All  

Store Banner Desktop

Store Banner Mobile

Latest News

All the latest news on finds, advancements, and research in archaeology and ancient history, from the No 1 Ancient History website in the world

News

Five Fascinating Myths and Legends From Ancient African Cultures (Video)

Five Fascinating Myths and Legends From Ancient African Cultures (Video)

Africa’s mythological traditions are rich and diverse, offering a window into the beliefs of its ancient cultures. One enduring legend is the Tokoloshe , a creature feared across southern Africa...
Piece of 1,300-Year-Old Wood Came from Japanese Multiplication Tablet

Piece of 1,300-Year-Old Wood Came from Japanese Multiplication Tablet

A strip of wood unearthed during 2001 excavations at the site of the ancient Japanese capital city of Fujiwara-kyo is a far more sophisticated artifact than it appears at first glance. After more...
Sardis, the Ancient Capital of Lydia Made Famous by Croesus

Sardis, the Ancient Capital of Lydia Made Famous by Croesus

The region of Anatolia in Asia Minor was once a vibrant hub of Hellenistic culture, filled with many bustling cities that were formed by Greek colonists in the dawn of their civilization or...
Nine Ancient Patolli Games Found During Maya Train Construction

Nine Ancient Patolli Games Found During Maya Train Construction

Nine patollis —Mesoamerican game boards—were recently uncovered during excavation work for the Maya Train project in southeastern Mexico. The findings, believed to be more than 1,000 years old, were...
2,700-Year-Old Bronze Shields and Helmet Dedicated to Chief God Haldi

2,700-Year-Old Bronze Shields and Helmet Dedicated to Chief God Haldi

Three bronze shields and a ceremonial bronze helmet, dedicated to Haldi, the chief god of the Urartians, were recently discovered during excavations at the historical Ayanis Castle in Van province,...
AI image of Moirai, Goddesses of Fate.

Ancient Concepts of Fate: Deities and Influencers of Destiny

Looming over the lives of gods and mortals alike, fate was more than a concept, it was an inscrutable force, a celestial decree woven by unseen hands. Dictating the unfolding of destinies, the gods...
Feeling Thirsty: What Was The First Beverage? (Video)

Feeling Thirsty: What Was The First Beverage? (Video)

The history of beverages reveals a fascinating evolution from our earliest days when humans primarily consumed water. Despite the modern variety of drinks, milk and beer stand out as two of the...
The Magic of Tiscali, the Nuragic Village Hidden in a Cave

The Magic of Tiscali, the Nuragic Village Hidden in a Cave

Sardinia is an island nation with a unique character and intriguing history. And nestled within its rugged terrain lies the Nuragic village of Tiscali, a valuable testament to the island's rich...
The Forgotten Ritual of Sin Eating: Exploring Centuries of Tradition in Britain

The Forgotten Ritual of Sin Eating: Exploring Centuries of Tradition in Britain

Throughout the centuries, the British Isles have been home to a wide array of customs, traditions, and beliefs that reflect the intricate tapestry of our cultural history. One such tradition that has...
Anatolian History: Emerging Empires and Lands Changing Hands

Anatolian History: Emerging Empires and Lands Changing Hands

What comes to mind when one says Anatolia? Does the phrase “land of the rising sun” (as the ancient Greeks called it) appear? Or, because it technically belongs to the Middle East, do you think of an...
Constantine XI And The Final Days Of The Byzantine Empire (Video)

Constantine XI And The Final Days Of The Byzantine Empire (Video)

Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor , was born on February 8, 1405, into a dynasty struggling to maintain control over a crumbling empire. By the time of his birth, the Byzantine...
Gokul Medh: Unveiling the Secrets of an Ancient Buddhist Monastery

Gokul Medh: Unveiling the Secrets of an Ancient Buddhist Monastery

The distant past of what is now Bangladesh is often a tricky subject to study. Enigmatic cultures and a turbulent past made it difficult to paint an accurate picture of its history. But some...
Execution Site Archaeology Uncovers Haunting Secrets in Saxony-Anhalt

Execution Site Archaeology Uncovers Haunting Secrets in Saxony-Anhalt

Archaeological excavations in northern Germany, have revealed fascinating insights into the penal practices of the Middle Ages and early modern period. Led by the State Office for Monument...
The Neanderthal bone spear point discovered at the Abric Romaní rock shelter in Spain.

Unique 50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bone Spear Point Recovered in Spain

Excavations at Neanderthal sites in Europe have produced many eye-opening finds that have forced scientists to re-examine previously held beliefs about the capabilities of this long-extinct human...
Tokoloshe newspaper headline, December 7, 1955, on sale in a bookstore in the 19th District, Vienna, Austria.

Five Fascinating Myths and Legends From Ancient African Cultures (Video)

Africa’s mythological traditions are rich and diverse, offering a window into the beliefs of its ancient cultures. One enduring legend is the Tokoloshe , a creature feared across southern Africa...
Portrait of Gustav Vasa.

Gustav Vasa: The Rebel Who Founded Modern Sweden

Gustav Vasa, often hailed as the father of modern Sweden, is one of the most distinguished figures in the nation’s history. Born into Swedish nobility in 1496, his leadership was instrumental in...
AI generated image of alien spaceships visiting the Maya.

Belief in Alien Visits to Earth is Spiraling Out of Control...

By Tony Milligan /The Conversation The idea that aliens may have visited the Earth is becoming increasingly popular. Around a fifth of UK citizens believe Earth has been visited by extraterrestrials...
ERT cross-section scan of the Calvario Pyramid at Mitla, showing solid core and potential hollow areas within the body of the pyramid and under the north-east corner.

Underground Chambers and Tunnels Confirmed at Mitla

Recent archaeological investigations at Mitla, a significant Zapotec site in Oaxaca, Mexico, have confirmed the existence of a vast network of subterranean chambers and tunnels. Using advanced...
The remains of a kurgan burial mound found in Kazakhstan with two stone ridges known as "mustaches."

‘Mustached’ Burial Mounds Discovered in Kazakhstan

Archaeologists have uncovered ten ancient burial mounds, known as kurgans, in Kazakhstan's Ulytau region, with some displaying distinctive "mustaches." These kurgans, which likely date back to the...
Suebi and other Germanic tribes in the winter

Rome’s Fierce Neighbors: Who were the Suebi?

The Suebi were a significant group of Germanic tribes inhabiting the dense forests of ancient Germania, beyond the Roman Empire's northern borders. Unlike many tribal groups, the Suebi were not a...
Pont Du Gard, Nimes, France.

The Wonders of Ancient Engineering: 15 Most Amazing Ancient Aqueducts

Throughout history, aqueducts have stood as monumental testaments to human ingenuity, engineering prowess, and the enduring quest for survival and prosperity. These marvels of ancient and modern...
Henry VIII Portrait, 1539-40, Hans Holbein the Younger

How Henry VIII Accidentally Changed the Way We Write History

By Raphaëlle Goyeau /The Conversation In 1534, King Henry VIII infamously broke away from the Catholic Church, becoming the head of the Church of England. Following this, two lesser-known acts were...
Equipment including bent sword, shears, and umbo from the center of a shield found at the Vandal cemetery.

Graves of Vandal Warriors Discovered in Poland

The graves of two warriors from the Germanic Vandal tribe have been unearthed in a cemetery in Poland. These warriors, buried with their weapons and artifacts, offer a rare glimpse into the funerary...
Left; Salt man No 4 16 years old youth. Right; Head of Salt man 1, IIran Baastan Museum.

New Revelations Emerge About Pristine ‘Saltmen’ Mummies Site

Archaeologists are now closer than ever to unraveling the mysteries of an ancient Iranian salt mine, where the remains of miners, preserved in shocking poses, have been found in a state of grim,...

Pages