EPISODE · Jan 24, 2026
24th January 1890: The Shigir Idol, the oldest wooden sculpture in the world, discovered in Russia
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The prehistoric sculpture, which is twice as old as the pyramids, was found during gold mining operations at the Shigir peat bog near present-day ...
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24th January 1890: The Shigir Idol, the oldest wooden sculpture in the world, discovered in Russia
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