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Finding ancient well-persevered clothes is not something that happens daily. This is why this particular 1,700-year-old tunic is so special. It is Norway’s oldest piece of clothing and despite being hidden beneath the snow for so many years, it’s still very well-preserved. The Iron Age tunic from Lendbreen is the oldest preserve d garment in Norway. Credit: Marianne Vedeler “It’s very rarely that we find well-preserved clothing from prehistoric times,” explains Marianne Vedeler, professor at the Museum of Cultural History at the University of Oslo to Yngve Vogt of the Apollan Research Magazine. “Only a handful of clothing like this has been found in Europe.” Fieldwork at the Lendbreen Glacier where archaeologists stumbled across the tunic. Credit: Secrets of the Ice With climate change melting glaciers like the Lendbreen at unprecedented rates, hundreds of artifacts emerge from the ice ev...

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Liverpool thought they had taken a big step froward in their quest to win the first of four trophies this season when Virgil van Dijk headed into the net after an hour of the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea . However, Jürgen Klopp’s side were ultimately left disappointed after the Dutchman’s header was somewhat controversially ruled out for offside by VAR. Follow live text coverage of the Carabao Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool. VAR prevents van Dijk from putting Liverpool in front At first glance, there looked to be absolutely nothing wrong with van Dijk’s goal. The central defender met Andy Robertson’s left-wing free kick near the penalty spot and directed an inch-perfect header beyond the dive of Blues goalkeeper Djordje Pet rovic. A HUGE VAR CALL! Virgil van Dijk's goal is chalked off! Wataru Endo is deemed offside . Was it the right call?#BBC Football #CHELIV #CarabaoCupFinal pic.twitter.com/MISV2PfnqC — BBC Sport (@BBCSport) February 25, 2024 However,...

There's new messages LAFC - Seattle Sounders: Live updates MLS What is the record number of goals by a player in a season in MLS History ? Last season was so nearly a record-setting one for Denis Bouanga . The LAFC star was a sensation, bagging the MLS Golden Boot and reaching the final of MLS Cup.  However LAFC were beaten by Columbus Crew in MLS Cup and the Gabonese forward finished one short of setting a new single-season goal-scoring record in MLS. Here's a look at the number to beat for 2024... Read more William Gittins Posted at: 16:22 EST 24/02/2024 Hugo Lloris explains reason for LAFC move “It was always in my mind, the day I become a bit more free, because I don't have any more the national team because I retired [from Les Bleus] one year ago, so I had the freedom. I wanted to Travel and to discover a new culture, a new Lifestyle , a new continent , and Football sometimes can provide you that type of experience.” Hugo Lloris , LAFC goalkee...

One of the worst teams in the NBA will take to the road as heavy NBA odds underdogs, battling one of the league’s best when the Washington Wizards visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. The Wizards (9-46) have lost nine straight, throwing themselves right in the race with the Detroit Pistons for the worst record in the NBA. On the other hand, the Thunder (38-17) have won three straight and are just one game behind the Minnesota Timberwolves for the top seed in the Western Conference.  Nobody will be surprised if this game turns into a rout, but how can bettors take advantage of that? We’ll break it down in our free NBA picks and predictions for Wizards vs. Thunder on February 23.  Wizards vs Thunder odds Wizards vs Thunder predictions The woeful Wizards aren’t equipped to compete with the top teams in the NBA. Sure, Kyle Kuzma is a capable scorer, and Deni Avdija has shown flashes of brilliance this year, including a 43-point out...

February's full moon, the second of 2024, will rise in a blaze of color and light this weekend — but don't expect a giant orb in the twilight sky. Thanks to orbital mechanics, the "Snow Moon" will be the smallest of the year as it rises during dusk on Saturday (Feb. 24). The exact opposite of a supermoon, this Snow Moon will turn full when our natural satellite's orbit is close to its farthest point from Earth in its slightly elliptical monthly orbit. Despite its smaller size, the Snow Moon, also known as the Hungry Moon, Storm Moon, Wolf Moon and Candles Moon, according to NASA , promises a breathtaking display. Its appearance will signal the start of the Lantern Festival, also called Shang Yuan or the Yuan Xiao Jie, which is part of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Although it will technically turn full during the day in North America — at 7:30 a.m. EST — the best time to see it will be at moonrise later that day. You can find the exact time for your ...

The 2024 MLS season officially begins for Inter Miami , a team that this Wednesday will kick-off the season welcoming Real Salt Lake at Chase Stadium as their first official test of the year (Feb 21, 8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT.). Although Miami’s extensive pre-season campaign did not bring the expected results on the field, is is now in the past and within the club they are choosing to focus on the more positive aspects to correct ahead of the long season that awaits them. This Tuesday, at a press conference, Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino spoke where he commented on the fitness of both Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez. After the manager, Spanish full-back Jordi Alba opened up on his expectations for this season , saying that the squad are well aware of the demands and what is expected of them this year . Seguimos sumando!!! +3!!! 💪🏻🦩 pic.twitter.com/DedVJTSXRf — Jordi Alba (@JordiAlba) September 10, 2023 ‘Now we are a great team’, says Alba Alba highlighted his desire to win all the t...