alt_history Sciencedaily Archaeology 2026-08-21

Ancient Roman shipwreck reveals secrets of 2,200-year-old waterproofing

Scientists discovered that a 2,200-year-old Roman ship used a mixture of pine tar and beeswax for waterproofing, with trapped pollen revealing its original route.

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