Discovery: Shoes That the Sons of Adam or Abraham Would Have Worn

 

Teresa Neumann (June 14, 2010)

Previously, the oldest known footwear was sandals made from plants found in a cave in Missouri.

(Armenia)—The discovery of a 5,500 year old size 4 shoe in the region of the "Cradle of Civilization" has Dr. Ron Pinhasi of University College Cork calling it the "discovery of a lifetime."

ancient shoeThe shoe, which was found in a cave, was reportedly so well preserved that its lacing is still intact. (Photo: REUTERS)

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Ancient Glass

Those who attended the recent meeting of the British Scientific Society were presented with an ancient mystery – the Lycurgos Cup. This is an ancient piece of glassware that has the curious property of appearing ruby red when light shines through it, but pea green when the light shines upon it.

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