Franz Lidz,

Franz Lidz is a journalist who has written for The New York Times. His work focuses on science and archaeology, with articles covering topics such as ancient shipwrecks, the earliest known ship burial in Scandinavia, the Wood Age and Neanderthals' craftsmanship, owl conservation efforts in California, Bronze Age settlements in Britain, a 10th-century astrolabe found in an Italian museum, a 3000-year-old purple dye factory in Israel, the ancient history of kissing and death masks from Ancient Egypt. He has also reported on bugs named after historical figures. Lidz's work consistently provides unique insights into various aspects of history and archaeology.

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/franz-lidz

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Recent Articles

Oldest Complete Shipwreck Discovered Off Northern Israel Coast: Challenging Assumptions About Ancient Maritime Capabilities

Oldest Complete Shipwreck Discovered Off Northern Israel Coast: Challenging Assumptions About Ancient Maritime Capabilities

Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024 An ancient ship dating back to around 1300 BCE, believed to be the oldest complete shipwreck ever discovered, was found off the coast of northern Israel. The approximately 12-14 meter long vessel, carrying hundreds of amphorae, challenges assumptions about ancient mariner capabilities and trade routes during the Late Bronze Age.