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Other Artifacts

Other Artifacts covers many items which have been recovered from the past and give us insights into ancient human worlds. From loaded Roman dice to the Shroud of Turin, these items help tell the stories of the varied culture and everyday lives of our ancestors. 

The Pictish ring photographed by National Museums Scotland
4 September, 2024 - 17:51 Gary Manners

'Remarkable' Pictish Ring Uncovered at Burghead Fort After Over 1,000 Years

A ‘remarkable’ Pictish ring, untouched for over a millennium, has been discovered at the ancient Burghead Fort in Moray, Scotland, during a dig led by the University of Aberdeen. Found by volunteer...
Donkey Motif At Karahan Tepe Adds New Layer to Life at the Site
2 September, 2024 - 15:32 Gary Manners

Donkey Motif At Karahan Tepe Adds New Layer to Life at the Site

A recent excavation at Karahan Tepe, a significant Pre-Pottery Neolithic site in southeast Türkiye, has unveiled a fascinating artifact: the figure of a running wild donkey carved on a stone. This...
Unveiling the Distant Origins of the Galloway Hoard’s Lidded Vessel
2 September, 2024 - 14:49 Gary Manners

Distant Origins of the Galloway Hoard’s Lidded Vessel Unveiled

In 2014, a stunning discovery in Scotland's Galloway region unveiled a Viking-age treasure trove that has since captivated archaeologists and historians alike. Known as the Galloway Hoard, this...
29 August, 2024 - 20:30 Gary Manners

2,700-Year-Old Seal with Winged 'Genie' Discovered Near Jerusalem's Temple Mount

A rare and extraordinary 2,700-year-old stone seal from the First Temple period has been unearthed near the Southern Wall of the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, shedding light on the Assyrian influence in...
The 3500-year-old jar lies broken in the Hecht Museum.
28 August, 2024 - 19:56 Gary Manners

Curious Child Smashes Bronze Age Jar in Israeli Museum

Having survived in one piece for 3500-4000 years, a Bronze Age jar met an unfortunate end when a four-year-old boy accidentally pulled it over during a visit to the Hecht Museum in Haifa, Israel. The...
Figure of Greek mythology’s goddess Demeter appearing on the ceiling of one of the Roman era tombs in Ashkelon.
28 August, 2024 - 17:08 Gary Manners

Impressive Roman-Era Frescoes Unveiled in Ashkelon

Ashkelon, one of Israel's oldest cities, has just unveiled a remarkable archaeological discovery—two Roman-era vaulted tombs adorned with stunning wall paintings. These artworks, depicting Greek...
Why is an Ultimate Goal Called a ‘Holy Grail?’
26 August, 2024 - 20:49 ancient origins

Why is an Ultimate Goal Called a ‘Holy Grail?’

By Joanne M. Pierce /The Conversation For decades, winning an Olympic medal has been described as the Holy Grail of sports. Athletes aren’t the only ones in search of a Holy Grail. For example, in...
Astronomical Observatory in Kafr El-Sheikh Unveils Advanced Knowledge of the Cosmos
24 August, 2024 - 20:32 Gary Manners

Astronomical Observatory in Kafr El-Sheikh Unveils Advanced Knowledge of the Cosmos

In a exciting archaeological discovery, the Egyptian archaeological mission from the Supreme Council of Antiquities has uncovered what is believed to be the first and largest astronomical observatory...
Trove of Gold Bejeweled Artifacts Uncovered at the Burial of a Thracian Warrior
24 August, 2024 - 16:12 Sahir

Trove of Gold Bejeweled Artifacts Uncovered at the Burial of a Thracian Warrior

In a very exciting discovery, a team of archaeologists has uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artifacts at the tomb of a Thracian warrior in the village of Kapitan Petko Voyvoda, near Topolovgrad...
Ancient DNA Uncovers Surprising Genetic Diversity Among Post-Roman Elites
24 August, 2024 - 15:32 ancient origins

Ancient DNA Uncovers Surprising Genetic Diversity Among Post-Roman Elites

The collapse of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD marked a transformative period in European history. As the centralized power of Rome faded, new communities and social structures began to...
Silver hoard found near Aarhus
23 August, 2024 - 14:13 Gary Manners

Spectacular Viking-Age Silver Hoard Unearthed Near Aarhus

A remarkable discovery has been made in the fields of Elsted, just north of Aarhus, Denmark, where a young archaeology student from Aarhus University stumbled upon a significant silver hoard dating...
The Shroud of Turin: modern, digitally processed image of the face on the cloth.
22 August, 2024 - 14:18 Sahir

X-Ray Dating Creates More Excitement About the Shroud of Turin

The mystery of the Shroud of Turin continues; a piece of cloth that's got scientists, historians, and believers scratching their heads for centuries. Recently, a team of Italian researchers decided...
Ancient Roman Well Found in Cambridgeshire Was an Engineering Failure
20 August, 2024 - 14:59 Nathan Falde

Ancient Roman Well Found in Cambridgeshire Was an Engineering Failure

The ancient Romans have been celebrated for their architecture and enduring infrastructure projects, many of which are still standing and could be functional even today. But despite their advanced...
12th Century Picture Stone With Christian Figure Depiction Uncovered
19 August, 2024 - 14:41 Sahir

12th Century Picture Stone With Christian Figure Depiction Uncovered

During a routine construction project in the small village in Germany’s Klotzow, in the Vorpommern-Greifswald district, a 12th-century boulder with a carved depiction of a man was unearthed. This...
Et in Arcadia ego by Nicolas Poussin ca. 1628.
19 August, 2024 - 12:30 Dan Mento

Beyond the Shepherds: A Retired Woodshop Teacher's Take on Solving the Shugborough Hall's Enigmas

O·U·O·S·V·A·V·V D· M· The Shepherd's Monument at Shugborough Hall, nestled in the serene English countryside of Staffordshire, proudly displays a ten-letter inscription that has long captivated the...
Left; Amphoras in conservation area. Center; Diver hovering over amphoras; Right; Ceramics on seabed
16 August, 2024 - 22:31 Aleksa Vučković

Tektaş Burnu Shipwreck, the Sunken Window into the Ancient Maritime World

The discovery of ancient shipwrecks offers an unparalleled glimpse into the past, providing tangible connections to the maritime activities, trade, and daily life of ancient civilizations. Whenever...
Drone photo of the place of the discovery in the northeast of Mongolia.
16 August, 2024 - 17:18 Gary Manners

Elite Grave Found in Abandoned Mongolian Fortress Reveals Rich History

In 2022, a surprising discovery was made within the walls of an abandoned fortress in northeastern Mongolia, shedding new light on a historically obscure period. An international team of...
The Iron Age figurine discovered in Lake Bolsena
16 August, 2024 - 14:26 Gary Manners

3,000-Year-Old Goddess Figurine Discovered in Italian Lake, With Fingerprints of Maker

Lake Bolsena, a volcanic lake in central Italy, has yielded a 3,000-year-old clay figurine, believed to represent an ancient goddess. This figurine was discovered at the Gran Carro archaeological...
Medieval coin treasure found in Glottertal, Germany.
15 August, 2024 - 19:18 Gary Manners

Medieval Coin Treasure Unearthed in Glottertal: A Glimpse into the 14th-Century Economy

One of the largest medieval coin hoards in recent decades has been unearthed in Glottertal, a picturesque village in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district of Germany. This extraordinary find,...
New Interpretation of Runes Reveals Pricing in Viking Age
14 August, 2024 - 20:55 ancient origins

New Interpretation of Runes Reveals Pricing in Viking Age

A new interpretation of the runic inscription on the Forsa Ring (Forsaringen in Swedish), provides fresh insights into the Viking Age monetary system and represents the oldest documented value record...
Byzantine Art, Floor Mosaic, St. Constantine and Helena Monastery, Ordu Archaeology, Early Byzantine Period
12 August, 2024 - 20:39 Gary Manners

Early Byzantine Floor Mosaic Unearthed in Turkish Monastery

A remarkable discovery was made during excavation work at the Church of St. Constantine and Helena Monastery in Ordu, Turkey, where archaeologists have uncovered a well-preserved floor mosaic dating...
7,000-year-old Buildings Found in the Czech Republic
11 August, 2024 - 20:51 Gary Manners

7,000-year-old Buildings Found in the Czech Republic

A remarkable discovery has emerged from the heart of Central Europe, where Czech archaeologists have uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved Neolithic settlement near the town of Kutná Hora. This...
Canons
9 August, 2024 - 22:37 Nathan Falde

More Artifacts from the Holy Grail of Shipwrecks Found Near Colombia

A large Spanish galleon known as the San Jose sunk off the northern coast of Colombia in 1708. On its way to Panama, the ship was carrying an astonishingly valuable cargo of gold, silver, and...
Pre-Roman Graves Covered With Amphorae and Pompeii Era Fields Uncovered
7 August, 2024 - 15:02 Sahir

Pre-Roman Graves Covered With Amphorae and Pompeii Era Fields Uncovered

Recent modernization work on the railway line in Pompeii and the construction of an underground parking lot have unearthed a pre-Roman necropolis, spanning from the 3rd to the 1st century BC, with 35...

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