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This image displays a vintage newspaper clipping mounted inside an open book, likely a scrapbook or album. The clipping is from The Boston Herald, dated Thursday, Jan. 1, 1939, and originates from page 45.

The article’s main headline reads:

Ruins of King Croesus’ Capital Found

It reports on a significant archaeological discovery: the ruins of the ancient Lydian capital of Sardis, once ruled by the famously wealthy King Croesus. The excavation was conducted by a joint Harvard-Cornell University team, which uncovered a large Roman house built over earlier Lydian structures — including the workshop of a potter — dating back to approximately 400 B.C. Further finds included a Roman house from the second century A.D. and Christian frescoes.

The article includes a captioned photograph titled:

SITE OF SARDIS in Asia Minor, once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia

The photo depicts a crumbled stone foundation built on a Turkish plain — identified as the ruins of a fourth-century Roman house, with remnants of King Croesus’ Lydian kingdom (circa 600 B.C.) beneath.

Other smaller news items appear on the same page, including a brief “On Strike-Curb Bill” headline under “Publishers Silent.”

The clipping is pasted onto a cream-colored, aged paper page with visible yellowing and slight creasing, consistent with mid-20th-century materials. The background suggests the book is bound in teal or green cloth, partially visible at the top and edges of the image. The entire scene evokes a sense of historical preservation and personal archival interest in archaeology or world events of the 1930s.

The image shows a page from a newspaper, specifically from "The Boston Herald" dated Thursday, January 1, 1959. The page number is 45. The main article is titled "Ruins of King Croesus' Capital Found" and discusses the discovery of the 2,500-year-old capital city of the wealthy King Croesus, located in Turkey. The article mentions that the discovery was made by a joint Harvard-Cornell University archaeological team and details the findings, including Roman and Byzantine ruins and artifacts such as vases and bronze objects.

The article also mentions that the site had been a mystery for nearly 2,000 years and that the location of the city itself was unknown until the discovery. The expedition was led by Harvard Professor George M.A. Hauffmann and was financed in part by the Bollingen Foundation of New York.

On the right side of the newspaper page, there is a photograph of a site in Asia Minor, identified as "Site of Sardis." The text underneath the photograph explains that it is the crumbling foundation of a Turkish plain, part of a fourth-century Roman house, and includes the ruins of a potter's shop from the Lydian kingdom of King Croesus dating from 600 B.C.

The page also contains a smaller, unrelated article titled "Publishers Silent On Strike-Curb Bill," which discusses a bill in Washington aimed at curbing newspaper strikes.

This image shows a clipping from "The Boston Herald" dated Thursday, January 1, 1959, page A 45, pasted on a brown folder cover. The clipping is an article titled "Ruins of King Croesus' Capital Found," discussing the archaeological discovery of the ancient capital city of Sardis, associated with the Lydian kingdom and King Croesus. The article describes how a joint Harvard-Cornell University archaeological expedition uncovered ruins from the 2500-year-old city, including a Roman house and a Lydian potter's workshop dating back to around 600 B.C. The text mentions the team's findings of colorful decorated vases and a bronze shovel adorned with a religious symbol.

To the right of the article, there is a photograph captioned "SITE OF SARDIS," showing the excavated ruins in Asia Minor, Turkey, with an explanation that the visible structures include a fourth-century Roman house and a Lydian potter's shop from around 600 B.C.

Below the main article, there is a smaller headline, "Publishers Silent On Strike-Curb Bill," discussing a suggestion to consider legislation to curb newspaper strikes. The clipping is neatly pasted on the folder, which appears to have additional papers underneath it. The overall scene suggests an archive or collection of historical documents related to archaeology or news clippings.

A newspaper clipping is placed on top of a folder. The clipping is from "The Boston Herald," published on January 1, 1959. It is about the discovery of the ruins of King Croesus' capital, which was a wealthy city in the past. It also features a photo of the site of Sardis in Asia Minor, which is the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia.

An open book with a newspaper clipping on the page. The clipping is about the discovery of the ruins of King Croesus' capital, Sardis, in Asia Minor. The ruins were found during an excavation led by Harvard professor George M. A. Hanfmann and the Fogg Art Museum of Harvard University. The excavation uncovered the foundations of a Roman house, a potter's shop, and other structures dating from approximately 500 B.C. The ruins are located in the ancient kingdom of Lydia, known for its wealthy king Croesus.

The image shows the cover of a newspaper clipping or a preserved page from The Boston Herald, dated Thursday, Jan. 1, 1959, and labeled as Page 45. The cover prominently features a headline: "Ruins of King Croesus' Capital Found."

Key Elements of the Image:

1. Headline:

   • The main headline is bold and eye-catching, announcing the discovery of ruins believed to be the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia, ruled by King Croesus. This suggests a significant archaeological find.

2. Illustration/Photograph:

   • To the right of the headline, there is a black-and-white photograph depicting an archaeological site. The image shows crumbling ruins on a Turkish plain, with visible stone structures and debris. The caption beneath the photograph reads:

     "SITE OF SARDIS in Asia Minor, once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia, is this crumbling foundation on a Turkish plain. The outer walls of a 4th century Roman house. Within are the ruins of a potter's shop of the Lydia kingdom of King Croesus dating from 600 B.C."

   • This caption provides context, identifying the location as Sardis, the ancient capital of Lydia, and highlighting the historical significance of the ruins.

3. Article Text:

   • The left side of the page contains an article excerpt discussing the discovery. It mentions:
     • The ruins are approximately 500 years older than previously believed.
     • The site was once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia, ruled by King Croesus.
     • The discovery was made by a joint Harvard-Göteborg University archaeological team.
     • The ruins include a large Roman house, a potter’s shop, and other structures dating back to around 600 B.C.
     • The article also references other archaeological findings, such as a "long mystery" and "two jumping dolphins," indicating additional discoveries at the site.

4. Additional Headlines and Text:

   • Below the main headline, there are smaller headlines and snippets of other news stories, including:
     • "Publishers Silent on Strike-Curb Bill": This suggests a separate news story about a publishers' strike and legislative action.
     • "SITE LONG MYSTERY": This appears to be another headline, possibly related to the archaeological discovery or another unresolved historical puzzle.

5. Design and Layout:

   • The page has a classic newspaper layout, with a mix of text and imagery. The headline is large and prominent, drawing attention to the archaeological discovery.
   • The photograph is placed strategically to the right, providing visual context for the headline.

Overall Impression:

The image captures a historical moment in archaeology, highlighting the discovery of Sardis, the ancient capital of Lydia, and emphasizing its significance through both text and imagery. The layout and design are typical of mid-20th-century newspaper reporting, focusing on delivering impactful news with accompanying visuals.

The image shows a newspaper clipping pasted onto a page of a scrapbook or a similar collection. The headline of the clipping reads "Ruins of King Croesus' Capital Found." Below the headline is a block of text that appears to be an article about the discovery of the ruins of the ancient capital of the wealthy King Croesus. There's also a photograph accompanying the text, depicting an archeological site with visible ruins.

The photo caption reads: "SITE OF SARDIS in Asia Minor, once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia, is this crumbling foundation on a Turkish plain. The outer walls are part of a potter's shop of the Lydian kingdom of King Croesus dating from 600 B. C."

The newspaper from which the clipping was taken is identified as "THE BOSTON HERALD, THURSDAY, JAN. 1, 1959 A 45," which is printed along the top edge of the clipping. The paper behind the clipping has turned a brownish tone, which might suggest aging. The blue border at the top and the edge of another paper or card visible in the background give a sense that this item is part of a larger collection of materials.

This image shows a scrapbook page with a newspaper clipping pasted on it. The clipping is from "The Boston Herald," dated Thursday, January 1, 1959. The newspaper article is titled "Ruins of King Croesus' Capital Found."

The article reports the discovery of the ruins of the 2,600-year-old capital city of King Croesus in Asia Minor. It mentions that an archaeological team from Harvard-Cornell University uncovered the ruins, including the foundations of a large Roman house and a potter's shop dating back to 600 B.C.

There is a black-and-white photograph included in the clipping that shows the crumbling foundation on a Turkish plain, identified as the site of Sardis, the ancient capital of the Lydian kingdom.

Additional smaller headlines on the clipping include "Publishers Silent On Strike-Curb Bill," which seems unrelated to the main article about the ruins.

This image shows a newspaper clipping pasted onto a scrapbook page. The clipping is labeled from The Boston Herald, Thursday, January 1, 1959, and includes an article titled "Ruins of King Croesus' Capital Found." The accompanying photograph depicts an archaeological site, identified as Sardis in Asia Minor, which was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom. The visible ruins include crumbling outer walls believed to be part of a fourth-century Roman house. The text mentions the discovery of a potter's shop dating from 600 B.C.

The page itself has a brownish tone, with the clipping neatly pasted onto it, suggesting it’s part of a historical or archival collection.

The image shows an open scrapbook page with two torn newspaper clippings attached near the top.

• Left clipping: A news article with a large bold headline that reads “Ruins of King Croesus’ Capital Found,” followed by several columns of text.
• Right clipping: A black-and-white photo of ancient ruins on a rocky landscape, with a caption underneath describing the site (Site of Sardis in Asia Minor, once the capital of Lydia). There is a small header at the top of this clipping indicating it’s from The Boston Herald (date line is visible but not fully legible).

The page itself is a tan, aged paper with a teal edge visible at the top, suggesting it’s part of a larger scrapbook or album.