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#Prince Alexis Obolensky (April 20, 1915 – February 8, 1986) was an aristocratic #RussianAmerican socialite, #realEstateBroker and celebrated #backgammon #player, dubbed the "Father of Modern Backgammon". A member of the #houseOfObolensky, part of the #RussianNobility, his family descends from the ancient #RurikDynasty.

Archaeology News

Nov 15

DNA confirms identity and violent death of Béla, the assassinated duke of Macsó

Researchers have confirmed the identity of skeletal remains found over a century ago on Margaret Island in Budapest, solving a long-debated archaeological mystery and offering insight into a violent episode in medieval Hungarian history...

More information: https://archaeologymag.com/2025/11/dna-confirms-identity-of-bela-duke-of-macso/

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