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TV murder series rekindles interest in the mysteries of the Nebra sky disc

The real story of its finding unfolded in the late 1990s on the forested crest of the Mittelberg in Saxony-Anhalt, where the object lay concealed for thousands of years.

The Nebra dky disc
A three-camera stereoscopic imaging kit is used to create accurate 3D models of underwater artifacts.

Out of prison at last, the man behind a famed deep-sea haul refuses to share the map to the gold

A New Map of the Promised Holy Land,’ by Dutch father and son Justus Danckert the Elder and Cornelis Danck erts the Younger, dating to around 1700, has our coastline running west to east.

Ancient maps, scorched books, and survival art: Inside Israel Museum’s winter exhibitions

Coffee cart in Ramat Gan.

Coffee carts on your way to a trip? you can find them at the push of a button


New study: China's 'Star Manual of Master Shi' is the world's oldest star map

It predates the star map created by the ancient Greek astronomer Hipparchus by more than 200 years.

 New study: China's 'Star Manual of Master Shi' is the world's oldest star map.

ESA launches Biomass satellite to map Earth's forests and measure carbon storage

Using a new radar technique, Biomass can 'see' through clouds and tree canopies down to the forest floor, where most biomass—and therefore carbon—is concentrated.

 ESA launches Biomass satellite to map Earth's forests and measure carbon storage.

Google to rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America following Trump’s executive action

President Trump issued an order to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on January 20, fulfilling a campaign promise.

 A storm with a rainbow on the Gulf of Mexico with a boat going by and the surf in the foreground.

Key clue to fate of early American colonists found in Governor John White's 400-year-old map

Archaeologists found English objects at a site matching a concealed symbol on John White's map.

 Researchers believe they found key clue to fate of early British American colonists in Governor John White's 400-year-old map.

Google Maps to rename 'Gulf of Mexico' to 'Gulf of America' for US users

"As directed by the President, the Gulf of Mexico will now officially be known as the Gulf of America," the Interior Department said in a statement last week.

 Google Maps app logo is seen in this illustration taken, August 22, 2022.

Scientists suggest 20,000-year-old engravings may be the earliest 3D map

The engravings represent the area's hydrographic system, including rivers, lakes, deltas, and surrounding hills, while also symbolizing the female body through a vulva-like depression.

 Scientists suggest 20,000 year-old engravings may be earliest 3D map found.

Biblical map posted by MFA stirs diplomatic storm

Jordanian, Palestinian outlets reject ‘fabrication of history’, denounce ‘allegations, illusions and vile aspirations’

 Biblical map posted by MFA stirs diplomatic storm

Upgraded: Jimini's special add-on feature has also been upgraded in Hebrew

Google upgrades Gemini in Hebrew, allowing connection to Gmail, YouTube, Maps, hotels, and flights for relevant information retrieval, enhancing user experience.


Planning a trip? Google is launching exciting innovations to the Maps app

Artificial intelligence is also spreading to Google's Maps application, which this week will launch innovations for place searches and even translation of signage and restaurant menus.

 The Google Maps application

Simplex 3D to provide geographic information system to safeguard Israeli communities

The move will allow rescue and security forces to manage emergencies more effectively, with a strong emphasis on assisting communities that lack 3D models.

 (From right to left): VP R&D & co-founder Shahar Barnea, CTO & co-founder Ziv Shragai, CEO & co-founder Avi Aflalo