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Amphipolis Press Conference: Archaeologists reveal new secrets of ancient tomb at Kasta Hill
The Greek archaeological and research team who have spent the past few months excavating the enormous tomb of Amphipolis in northern Greece, have given their first complete presentation of the excavation results at the Ministry of Culture in Athens, revealing new fascinating information about this monumental discovery.
aprilholloway - 29/11/2014 - 23:00
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The Roman Origins of Our Modern Calendar - Influenced by Popes, Generals, Emperors and Gods
... in what is today known as Dobruja, a region shared by both Bulgaria and Romania. Dionysius Exiguus Christianized the ...
victor labate - 24/12/2016 - 02:23
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Archaeologists uncover 'witch' burial in Italy
... formed an important part of folklore throughout Europe. In Bulgaria alone, more than 100 such ‘vampire’ burials have ...
aprilholloway - 08/10/2014 - 02:38
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Phrygian Temple Found Beneath the Famous Maltas Monument in Turkey
... tribe” from “ Thrace ” in southeastern Europe (now Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey,) the Phrygian people began ...
ashley cowie - 11/08/2021 - 22:52
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Rare Medallion of Emperor Caracalla Among Valuable Finds from Nova Varbovka
... medallion of Emperor Caracalla found in the Roman tombs in Bulgaria. Source: Veliko Tarnovo History Museum This ...
ancient-origins - 17/02/2024 - 13:28
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Oldest Known Saltworks in Britain Found on North Sea Coast
New excavations at an old Neolithic site in North Yorkshire have uncovered something truly remarkable. Under the direction of independent archaeologist Dr. Stephen Sherlock, a team of researchers found an underground carved-out structure that contained artifacts and telltale features of an ancient salt production site or saltworks.
Nathan Falde - 31/03/2021 - 01:45
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5,000-Year-Old DNA from Skeletons Found in Serbia is Solving Genetic Mysteries
... Peninsula and the eastern Alps. With the exception of Bulgaria, they were briefly under one turbulent national ...
Sahir - 28/02/2022 - 22:00
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The Cost of War: Democracy Comes at a Price – Part 1
... the Ottoman Empire (2,998,321 troops) and the Kingdom of Bulgaria (1,200,000 troops). The total for the Central Powers ...
Cam Rea - 02/05/2018 - 15:51
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A Pearl of Prehistoric Spain in Danger of Disappearing: Can the 35,600-year-old Art of Altamira Cave be both Witnessed and Preserved?
The cave located at Altamira was inhabited thousands of years ago and contains remarkable examples of sophisticated art from Prehistory. The first paintings appeared there most probably around 35600 years ago. The exquisite site is often compared to the famous cave of Lascaux, but Altamira tells its own story about the first people of Cantabria.
Natalia Klimczak - 25/04/2017 - 01:43
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Solar-designed cities of Ancient Greece
... design was being implemented as far away as central Bulgaria. Solar cities became the norm and the ‘modern ...
aprilholloway - 13/12/2013 - 23:34
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A Stone ‘Throne’: 8th Century Toilet Unearthed at Korean Palace Complex
... examining the ancient medieval port of Burgos in Bulgaria discovered a 6th century latrine. Milen Nikolov, ...
Alicia McDermott - 27/09/2017 - 01:56
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Children of Gold Uncovered in Pictish Death Cave
Golden rings discovered in a sea cave once adorned a dead child in a bizarre ancient funerary ritual, in Scotland.
ashley cowie - 09/02/2018 - 18:58
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Roman Skeletons Adorned in Jewelry Found in Serbia
... Luxury Outpost with Heated Jacuzzi served Roman Emperor in Bulgaria Examining the Impressive Ancient Roman Walls of Lugo ...
Ed Whelan - 04/06/2018 - 23:00
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The Fearsome Wicker Man: An Eerie Way Druids Committed Human Sacrifice
The wicker man is purported to be one of the means by which the ancient druids made human sacrifices. According to a number of classical authors, the druids partook in human sacrifice, though these authors usually did not specify the way these sacrifices were carried out. Nevertheless, references to a form of druid human sacrifice which utilized the ‘wicker man’ can be found in two classical sources.
dhwty - 14/01/2021 - 23:09
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Could you Climb the Mystery Rock of Guatapé in Colombia?
... Giant Face-like Rock Formations and a Rock Shrine Found in Bulgaria The amazing rock of Guatape (Piedra Del Penol) and ...
Caleb Strom - 21/04/2020 - 19:24
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450 Headless ‘Vampire’ Skeletons Unearthed in Mass Grave in Poland
... among the living. People Practiced Anti-Vampire Rituals in Bulgaria Until Three Decades Ago 17th Century Vampire Grave ...
ashley cowie - 11/06/2023 - 14:55
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Ulpiana, A Wealthy Ancient City Destroyed by Greed
Kosovo is a relatively new nation, having declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, but its territory certainly has a rich history. The remarkable Roman and Byzantine site of Ulpiana, which was coveted by various nations in the Balkans, is located not far from the city of Pristina.
Ed Whelan - 09/11/2019 - 01:36
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Thunder Clap and Lightning Strike! Conquering the World, and the Battle of Ankara – Part 1
... attention towards Southeast Europe. First on the list was Bulgaria. Having conquered them, he turned his forces on ...
Cam Rea - 29/05/2017 - 14:58
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Pot Residues Lift the Lid on Ancient Indus Valley Food Choices
Researchers are getting a glimpse into ancient Indus Valley food choices by analyzing residues on ceramic pots from urban and rural settlements during the Mature Harappan period (c.2600/2500–1900 BC). It is a landmark study because this is the first multi-site analysis of fats and oils on pottery from the Indus Valley civilization. The results enable us to see and compare the popularity of some of the ancient Indus Valley foods across settlements and over time.
Alicia McDermott - 09/12/2020 - 14:02
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Mountain of Light: The History and Lore of the Koh-i-Noor Diamond
One of the most famous diamonds in the world, and once considered to be the world’s largest, the Koh-i-Noor is deeply shrouded in mystery and myth, alongside factual origins. The diamond in its current state, weighing in at 105.6 carats, is the prominent centerpiece in Queen Elizabeth’s crown at the Tower of London.
Olga Gonzalez - 15/01/2016 - 14:54