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1. Egtved Girl Origins Keep Getting More Complicated

   The Egtved girl’s remains were found in an oak coffin in a peat bog  at a Bronze Age archaeological site near Egtved, Denmark in 1921. Her remains have been dated to 1370 BC, but the story of where she’s from has been a topic of heated debate.

   Alicia McDermott - 23/08/2019 - 01:56

2. ‘Scorpion King’s Domain’: The Oldest Place Name Sign in the World

   ... the years with the king’s name on them. Finally, rock art at Gebel Sheikh Suliman may also depict the victory of ...

   Alicia McDermott - 05/12/2020 - 02:39

3. Female Statue in Turkey Challenges Common Perceptions of Women in the Ancient World

   The remains of a majestic female statue uncovered at the archaeological site of Tayinat in Turkey may challenge our understanding of the public role of women in the ancient world.

   Excavations led by University of Toronto archaeologists in southeast Turkey near the Syrian border have unearthed a beautifully carved head and upper torso of a female figure. The remnants are largely intact, although the face and chest appear to have been intentionally - possibly ritually - defaced in antiquity.

   ancient-origins - 12/08/2017 - 13:50

4. Ordeal of Rice: Suspects in Ancient India Forced to Chew Rice to Determine Their Guilt

   The ordeal of rice is a divine method of proof that was employed in ancient India. This ordeal involves suspects chewing on rice grains and then spitting them out.

   dhwty - 05/05/2019 - 13:30

5. 12-Year-Old Boy Finds Gold Roman 'Armilla' Bracelet During a Walk

   Nearly 2,000 years after it was laid in a field, a Roman-era bracelet has been unearthed by a 12-year-old boy during a routine walk in England’s Sussex region. This exceptionally rare gold Roman bracelet dating back to the first century was initially not recognized as a valuable artifact, but with the support of the local community, this soon changed. This Roman bracelet of the ‘armilla’ type is particularly fascinating as they were conferred upon men to grant them a military distinction, thus worn as a mark of honor.

   Sahir - 08/04/2024 - 23:00

6. Mysterious Viking Era Cave Network Found in Iceland is Enormous

   Last summer, a series of man-made Viking era caves were discovered southwest of Oddi in southern Iceland dated to the 10th century AD. Excavations have now revealed a massive system of interconnected caves that are both larger and older than previously thought. Much mystery still surrounds the caves and the true purpose for their construction.

   Sahir - 30/05/2022 - 14:57

7. A History of Nursing Heroes from Florence Nightingale to Coronavirus

   ... boards of health care organizations. Nursing is both an art and a science. Florence Nightingale pictured during the ...

   ancient-origins - 12/05/2020 - 23:00

8. Trial by Ordeal: A Life or Death Method of Judgement

   In the modern judicial system, the innocence or guilt of an accused may be established based on the evidence brought against him or her. In ancient and medieval societies, however, a different way of determining a person’s innocence or guilt was used. This was called the ‘trial by ordeal’. This method involved having the accused do something dangerous or even life-threatening. If the accused survived the ordeal, he or she is (usually) proclaimed innocent. If guilty, the individual would perish.  

   dhwty - 30/10/2018 - 22:50

9. Omens in the Ancient World

   ... of omens could perhaps be said to be the state of the art method of explaining the universe.     Liver models ...

   dhwty - 10/03/2014 - 22:07

10. Would You Like to Try the King Midas Feast? Chemical Analysis Revealed it was a Slap-up Meal

    King Midas was a legendary figure in Greek mythology who ruled over Phrygia in western Anatolia. He is best-known for his ‘golden touch’, i.e. that everything he touched turned to gold. Behind this mythical figure, however, is a real person who lived during the 8th century BC. His tomb (or that of his forefathers) was discovered during the 1950s. One of the most intriguing finds in the tomb was the remains of the funerary feast. That luxurious feast has been recreated.

    dhwty - 17/10/2018 - 22:58

11. The Largest Surviving Fortress of its Era: Bilhorod Kyivskyi in the Ukraine

    The ancient city-castle known as Bilhorod Kyivskyi in the Ukraine, rose to prominence in the 10th century. With the fall of the Kievan Rus in the 13th century, it then lost its importance in the area. All that is visible today are archaeological remains near a small village in the Ukraine, although they are the largest fortress remains dating back to this era.

    ancient-origins - 20/02/2022 - 14:00

12. One of a Kind Mesolithic Ritual Spear Discovered in Poland

    A unique wooden spear from 7000 BC has been discovered in Bolków near Świdwie lake in Western Pomerania in Poland. It is the only known artifact of its kind in Europe.

    Natalia Klimczak - 20/09/2016 - 14:51

13. Richard II: The Tragic Life, Love and Death of the King of England

    Taking the throne at the early age of ten, Richard II was a 14^th century King of England, whose life was shaped and manipulated by those surrounding him in their constant quest for power. Even his marriage to Anne of Bohemia was a political one. Although genuinely devoted to each other, the marriage forged a connection between Britain and the Holy Roman Empire. His tragic demise, at the hand of his cousin, inspired the Shakespeare play Richard II and set the stage for the Wars of the Roses.

    dhwty - 14/04/2021 - 00:03

14. The Eerie Charm of Sedlec Ossuary: A Gothic Masterpiece of Human Bones

    ... and coat of arms.  But the most impressive piece of art is the central chandelier, which was built with at least ...

    Joanna Gillan - 11/03/2023 - 21:56

15. Archaeologists Found the Grave of Famous Spanish Author, Cervantes

    ... Some call Don Quixote the first in a new form of literary art then developing—the novel. Walter Cohen, writing at the ...

    Mark Miller - 31/05/2018 - 03:18

16. Syphilis-ridden Spanish Skeletons Found at Lima’s First Hospital

    The remains of 42 syphilis-ridden, colonial Spaniards have been unearthed at a 500-year-old hospital in Lima. But it’s suspected that beneath these poor afflicted souls, might lie the lost mummified bodies of the three last rulers of the Inca Empire.

    ashley cowie - 31/05/2022 - 14:59

17. Work Begins to Retrieve Nazi Gold Train Believed to Contain Lost Amber Room of Charlottenburg Palace

    ... military equipment but also possibly jewelry, works of art, and archived documents,”  Yahoo News  reports. An ... the Winter House in St. Petersburg as part of a European art collection. In 1755, Tsarina Elizabeth had the Amber Room ...

    aprilholloway - 09/11/2015 - 14:35

18. The Four Mythological Symbols of China

    ... side and may be seen as a harmonious fusion of science and art. By studying these mythological creatures, one is able ...

    dhwty - 25/06/2014 - 02:46

19. Mutilated remains may be 14th century mob-attack victim, Richard de Holebrok

    In February 1327, 84 angry people assaulted Richard de Holebrok of Tattingstone, tied him to a tree and cut off his right hand. Holebrok complained to the English authorities, but what he did to provoke such an attack, if anything, is unknown. It may have been a blood feud between local gentry, of which the Holebrok family were members.

    Mark Miller - 05/06/2015 - 01:00

20. Would You Drink a Lumpy Beer? People Living in China 5000 Years Ago Did!

    Researchers have discovered a 5,000-year-old beer recipe by studying the residue on the inner walls of pottery vessels found in an excavated site in northeast China. It’s the earliest evidence of beer production in China so far.

    On a recent afternoon, a small group of students gathered around a large table in one of the rooms at the Stanford Archaeology Center.

    ancient-origins - 09/02/2017 - 01:48

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