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Bronze Age Coffin and Warrior’s Axe Found In a Pond at a Golf Course!
Archaeologists in England have excavated a rare 4,000-year-old Bronze Age coffin made from a single oak log and complete with a rare warrior’s axe. Unlike all other early Bronze Age warrior burials discovered in Britain, with ceremonial axes, this one was found at the bottom of a golf club pond!
ashley cowie - 10/09/2021 - 22:55
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The Real Reason Tutankhamun, Akhenaten, and Cleopatra are the Superstars of Ancient Egypt
... of ''Egyptian fever'' that started to grow in Western Europe. Understanding that, although the treasures from the ...
Natalia Klimczak - 11/04/2017 - 14:01
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Rock of Cashel: From 2,000-Year-Old Royal Stronghold to Symbol of Christian Power
Steeped in mythology and immersed in over two millennia of history, the Rock of Cashel is one of Ireland’s most important archaeological sites. Prior to the arrival of the Normans, the Rock of Cashel was the traditional seat of the kings of Munster, a large and powerful kingdom of Gaelic Ireland which ruled for over 1,000 years from at least the 1st century BC.
dhwty - 09/07/2018 - 14:01
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Neanderthal Camp Discovered at Princess Diana’s Althorp House Estate
... in Britain, although they were to be found elsewhere in Europe in that period. Once the recent discovery is verified, ...
Sahir - 11/10/2021 - 22:57
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Remains of Famous Renaissance Artist Raphael Finally Identified
The Italian Renaissance artist Raffaello Sanzio, more famously known as Raphael, died in 1520 AD. In 1833, an anonymous skeleton was exhumed from its grave in Rome's Pantheon that was suspected of having belonged to the great artist. Now, a 3D reconstruction has proven “without a doubt” that these are indeed the remains of the late and great artist Raphael.
ashley cowie - 08/08/2020 - 21:32
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10th Century Forgotten City Unearthed in Ethiopia, Once Thought to be ‘Home of Giants’
An international team of researchers led by the University of Exeter archaeologists, has unearthed an ancient, forgotten city in Ethiopia - once thought to be home of giants. The discovery reveals significant and previously unknown information about the origins of international trade and Islam in the country between the 10th and early 15th centuries.
Theodoros Karasavvas - 21/06/2017 - 01:57
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Just for Waste and Water…Right? The Knights of Malta and Their Secret Tunnels
... carpark in the area. The Enigmatic Erdstall Tunnels of Europe: Purpose - Unknown The Tunnel of Eupalinos: One of the ...
dhwty - 24/11/2017 - 13:50
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The Ilkhanate Had Only Two Goals: Conquest and Power
... Mongol Military Ogedei Khan: Only His Death Could Save Europe from the Mongols Genghis Wipes Out His Own Bloodline ...
dhwty - 22/10/2018 - 13:57
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Where an Ostrich, Dancer, and Hunter Meet: How Common Were Ritual Images in Neolithic Egyptian Rock Art?
Egyptologists at the University of Bonn, Germany have discovered rock art from the 4th millennium BC during an excavation at a necropolis near Aswan in Egypt. The images were carved into the rock in the form of little dots and portray hunting scenes like those found in shamanic depictions. Experts speculate that they could represent a link between the Neolithic period and ancient Egyptian culture.
Theodoros Karasavvas - 23/03/2017 - 12:55
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Paleolithic Jewelry: Still Eye-catching After 50,000 Years
... Jewelry and Mythic Meaning Oldest known Gold Jewelry in Europe Discovered at Bronze Age Bulgarian site 'How did the ...
ancient-origins - 01/11/2016 - 20:49
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The Shotel Sword: Ancient African Weapon Was Worn To Impress the Ladies
One thing that every culture has in common is weaponry, and that weaponry is often unique and distinctive in its appearance.
Sarah P Young - 20/04/2019 - 13:58
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One Person Left on Earth Knows the Ancient Secret of Producing Sea Silk
... of Cutwork Embroidery, One of the Most Luxurious Goods in Europe Stocking made of sea silk (byssus) from Pinna nobilis, ...
dhwty - 03/10/2017 - 18:54
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Louisiana Mound Builders Carefully Selected Sites to Ensure Longevity
A study of ancient mound builders who lived hundreds of years ago on the Mississippi River Delta near present-day New Orleans offers new insights into how Native peoples selected the landforms that supported their villages and earthen mounds - and why these sites were later abandoned.
ancient-origins - 22/05/2018 - 22:59
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The Classic Belgian Beer Secret? Medieval Super Yeasts!
Researchers have discovered a secret behind what makes Belgian beer so special – they include medieval super yeasts in their recipes!
ancient-origins - 24/10/2019 - 01:28
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War Elephants: The Military ‘Tanks’ of the Ancient World
... fall of the Roman Empire, war elephants became a rarity in Europe and access to these beasts became much more difficult. ...
dhwty - 28/04/2018 - 18:47
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Will Pope Apologize to Mexico for Church Complicity during Spanish Conquest?
The President of Mexico has written a letter to Pope Francis asking for an apology over the Catholic Church’s role in the brutal repression of indigenous people during the Spanish conquest of the Central American nation. Almost 500 years ago, the Spanish conquered the Aztec Empire, a historic event followed by the brutal exploitation and repression of the native peoples of what is now Mexico.
Ed Whelan - 12/10/2020 - 05:52
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Perfumers in Turkey Replicate a 3,200-Year-Old Mesopotamian Perfume
... the Mesopotamian perfume. “Now they will be made both in Europe and other countries. The fragrance born in our lands ...
Sahir - 21/12/2022 - 00:57
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Stone Age Orkney Islanders Dismembered Deceased Relatives and Defleshed their Bones
... they identified the first known cases in New Stone Age Europe of people scraping the flesh off of people’s bones ...
Mark Miller - 10/06/2016 - 21:43
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Infamous Ancient Irish Spirit Is Now Legal and Sales Are Booming!
An Irish spirit that was until recently illegal is making a big comeback. Poteen which is pronounced as potcheen is a potent alcoholic drink and was notorious because it was so strong.
Ed Whelan - 21/09/2020 - 13:56
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2,000-Year-Old Roman Era Makeup & Jewelry Unearthed in Ancient City of Aizanoi
In the ancient city of Aizanoi, located in Turkey's Kutahya province, archaeologists have unearthed remnants of cosmetic products, which include jewelry items and makeup materials, dating back over 2,000 years, believed to have been used by Roman women. The team also discovered various inscriptions providing insights into the establishment and operation of ancient shops, shedding light on the city's commercial and social structure.
Sahir - 25/09/2023 - 22:53