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28 April, 2014 - 23:28 aprilholloway

9,000-year-old complex hunting structures found beneath the Great Lakes

A new study conducted by the University of Michigan has revealed a complex set of ancient hunting structures found under nearly 40 metres of water in Lake Huron, according to a report in Live Science...

23 April, 2014 - 02:35 aprilholloway

Ancient Cave in Spain reveals advanced astronomical knowledge of inhabitants

Research carried out in a cave located on the Canary Islands in Spain, in what was probably the indigenous region of Artevigua, suggests that the ancient islanders had an advanced understanding of...

18 April, 2014 - 03:17 aprilholloway

Ancient Roman theatre discovered beneath the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence

Archaeologists conducting an excavation beneath the Palazzo Vecchio, a 13 th century building which serves as the Town Hall in Florence, have discovered the remains of an ancient Roman theatre dating...

16 April, 2014 - 15:48 aprilholloway

Village in Morocco is built on 4,500-year-old rock avalanche

For more than a century, geologists have been puzzled by the giant pile of boulders that sit underneath the village of Arroumd in the High Atlas of Morocco. However, according to a report in Live...

14 April, 2014 - 23:22 aprilholloway

Ancient catacombs of Malta to reveal their splendour

The Paleochristian heritage of the Maltese Islands rates as the fourth most important cluster of such monuments in the Mediterranean Region following those of the Italy, Israel and of the Maghreb, of...

14 April, 2014 - 02:53 aprilholloway

Discovery of ancient ruins reveals Rome is older than previously believed

Archaeologists have found the remains of an ancient wall during excavations inside the Roman Forum, which has been dated to 900 BC – suggesting that the ancient city is two centuries older than...

Ancient Sailendra dynasty in Java - Reconstructing the scene of Borobudur

13 April, 2014 - 03:51 aprilholloway

Archaeologists unearth remnants of ancient Sailendra dynasty in Java

The Sailendra (or officially Sailendravamça) is the name of an influential Indonesian dynasty that emerged in 8th century Java. The Sailendras were active promoters of Mahayana Buddhism and covered...

Ancient dog prints and Iron Age mint in England

12 April, 2014 - 00:04 aprilholloway

Ancient dog prints and Iron Age mint unearthed in England

Archaeologists excavating in Blackfriars, Leicestershire, England have uncovered ancient coin mould fragments , which they believe were used to produce the gold and silver coins of the famous...

Ancient Puebloan trade network - Chaco Canyon

10 April, 2014 - 23:40 aprilholloway

Ancient Puebloan trade network much more extensive than previously believed

For over 2,000 years, ancient Pueblo peoples occupied a vast region of the south-western United States. Chaco Canyon, a major centre of ancestral Pueblo culture between 850 and 1250, was a focus for...

9 April, 2014 - 23:29 aprilholloway

Historically important prehistoric rock art sites in Northumberland receive National recognition

In its undeveloped landscape of high moorland in the north east of England, Northumberland harbours well over a thousand examples of ancient occupation in the form of rock art, made by Neolithic and...

9 April, 2014 - 14:41 aprilholloway

Surprise finding as ancient Egyptian sarcophagus is found in Israel

Archaeologists made a rare and unexpected discovery during a natural gas pipeline salvage excavation in Jezereel Valley, Israel, when they came across a 3,300-year-old Egyptian sarcophagus complete...

8 April, 2014 - 23:56 aprilholloway

Ancient earthwork bordering England and Wales is older than previously thought

A famous ancient earthwork in Britain known as Offa’s Dyke may have to give up its name – it is named after Offa, King of Mercia, due to the belief that it was built during his reign (757 to 796 AD...

7 April, 2014 - 03:27 aprilholloway

Ancient Egyptian mummy underwent ritual healing for the afterlife

An analysis on a 1,700-year-old Egyptian mummy has revealed two plaques placed over her body – one on her sternum, the other on her abdomen. Researchers believe the plaques were intended as a type of...

6 April, 2014 - 22:32 aprilholloway

Archaeologists discover hidden architecture of 1,000-Year-Old Village in New Mexico

Buried under a thousand years’ worth of sand and stone, Blue J is an ancient Puebloan settlement in New Mexico, which is only just beginning to reveal its secrets. For more than four decades,...

6 April, 2014 - 12:59 aprilholloway

Hi-tech scans of ancient mummies from around the world show evidence of heart disease

Research has shown that some Egyptian mummies, dating back as far as 3,500 years ago, show evidence of clogged arteries and heart disease. However, critics had dismissed the findings as being related...

8,000-Year-Old Settlements and Necropolis in Southern Greece

6 April, 2014 - 04:36 johnblack

Accidental Discovery of 8,000-Year-Old Settlements and Necropolis in Greece

An impressive discovery of ancient lacustrine settlements and a huge necropolis, dating back as early as 8,000 years ago, has been brought to light by an archaeological excavation in the area between...

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Myths & Legends

The notorious and much feared ancient order of Hashshashins

During the late 11 th century, an order of Nizari Ismailies was formed in Persia and Syria by a man called Hassan-i Sabbah. These were the notorious Hashshashins who captured many mountain fortresses...

The Real Story of the ‘Bearded God’ Named Quetzalcoatl

Archaeologists May Have Discovered the Birthplace of King Arthur: Legends Come to Life?

The Nephilim, Anunnaki and More: Four Common Mistakes Made When Interpreting Mythology

Viking Berserkers – Fierce Warriors or Drug-Fuelled Madmen?

The Real Story of Medusa: Protective Powers from a Snake-Haired Gorgon

Human Origins

The human skull that challenges the Out of Africa theory

This is the account of the discovery of a skull that has the potential to change what we know about human evolution, and a suppression and cover-up which followed. In 1959, in an area called...

The Morbid Legacy Of The Doctor Who Tried To Weigh The Human Soul

"I am the Lord God Dionysus": Parallels between Yahweh and Dionysus

The origins of human beings according to ancient Sumerian texts

A Portrait of an Adena Female and Women in Adena Society

Rh-Negative Blood: An Exotic Bloodline or Random Mutation?

Ancient Technology

Roman weapons were vital to protecting and conquering the ancient world.

Roman Weapons: Sharp Blades to Conquer the Ancient World

The Romans were arguably one of the most successful conquerors of the ancient world. So what weapons helped them achieve that status.

The Helmet That Shows Celtic Warriors Helped the Roman Army Conquer Briton

Secrets Behind the Creepy Plague Doctor Mask and Costume

Ten amazing inventions from ancient times

Norimitsu Odachi: Who Could Have Possibly Wielded This Enormous 15th Century Japanese Sword?

The Evidence is Cut in Stone: A Compelling Argument for Lost High Technology in Ancient Egypt

Ancient Places

The Vinland Map: A Most Non-European Artifact

The Vinland Map carries with it the air of mystery and, some would say, the stench of deception. In the vaults of Yale University, and insured for $25 Million, it is either a colossal fraud or an artifact of unparalleled value.

Who Destroyed the Great Library of Alexandria?

Why Isn’t This Map in the History Books?

The Triumphal Arch of Orange in France - Symbol of the Roman Empire

The Birth of the Renaissance: Understanding the Genesis of a New Era

The incredible subterranean Basilica Cistern

Opinion

3 Problems to Remember When Trying to Find Atlantis

It is perhaps the greatest unsolved mystery of all time: Did the lost city of Atlantis actually exist? And if it did once exist, where was it located before its watery demise? Fortunately, the...

Naupa Iglesia: An Egyptian Portal in the Andes?

The Nephilim: Giant Offspring of the Sons of God and the Daughters of Man?

Mount Shasta: Spirits and Danger on a Sacred California Mountain

Mysterious Worlds: Travels to the Faerie and Shamanic Realms

Pharaoh Akhenaten: An Alternative View of the Heretic King

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