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1. Strange rituals or cannibalism? Neanderthals manipulated bodies of adults and children shortly after death

   ... these manipulations at several Neanderthal sites in Europe, which are of course much more recent, including in ...

   ancient-origins - 14/04/2015 - 22:00

2. Epic Battle between Goths and Greeks Revealed in Long Lost Ancient Text

   A dramatic passage detailing a Gothic invasion of the Roman Empire in an ancient text that had been lost to history has been found and translated into English. Fragments of the ancient historian Dexippus’ third-century account of the Gothic invasion was copied in an 11^th century manuscript that was in the Austrian National Library.

   Mark Miller - 20/03/2016 - 00:06

3. Divers Find Hundreds of Ritual Offerings in Lake Sacred to the Maya

   The civilization of the Maya is one of the most fascinating of the many that flourished in ancient Mesoamerica and it has just been announced that a joint Polish and Guatemalan team have retrieved a stack of objects from this culture’s golden age from a lake. Their finds are offering new insights into the great Classical Maya era.

   Ed Whelan - 11/02/2019 - 22:58

4. Bizarre Finding of a Swiss Ring Watch in a Sealed Ming Dynasty Tomb

   ... jewelry pieces which were not popular until after 1780 in Europe. In 1588 Queen Elizabeth I is reputed to have worn a ...

   lizleafloor - 21/01/2022 - 14:01

5. Human Blood Found on Ancient Maya Arrowheads, Bloodletting Rituals to Feed Life Force to the Gods

   Five hundred years ago at a remote temple in Guatemala, sacrificial blood was spilled during cutting ceremonies using razor-sharp obsidian arrowheads. Archaeologists say this ritual was done to feed a person’s “life force” to the Mayan gods.

   lizleafloor - 13/09/2018 - 02:10

6. Grand Ceremonial House of the King of the Calusa People Has Been Located in Florida

   The National Geographic has reported that archaeologists have discovered an ancient Native American king’s house in Florida. A team has uncovered the foundations of a large dwelling and this is allowing them to reconstruct the house. The find is being linked to a powerful Native American people, the Calusa that have fascinated historians and anthropologists for centuries.

   Ed Whelan - 14/06/2018 - 22:51

7. Hundreds of Intriguing Artifacts Unearthed at Ancient ‘White City’ Ruins in Honduras

   Archaeologists have unearthed more than 200 intriguing artifacts, including elaborate sculptures and ritualistic relics, just 4 weeks into excavations at archaeological ruins in the jungle of Honduras, believed to be the legendary ‘White City’.  The findings are helping to shed light on the mysterious civilization that once inhabited the region.

   aprilholloway - 11/02/2016 - 00:52

8. Stone, Water, and Elephants: Survival Secrets of Early Humans

   ... several sites from the Lower Paleolithic period in Asia, Europe and Africa, where such a "triad" exists. These ...

   ancient-origins - 27/03/2024 - 22:00

9. Reviving Patolli: The Ancient Mesoamerican Game of Strategy and Fortune

   Patolli, an ancient game of strategy and chance, once captivated the minds and hearts of Mesoamerica. It is one of the oldest games known in the Americas, with evidence for it being found in cultures such as the Maya and Aztecs. This game, much more than mere entertainment, reflected the cosmological views and societal values of its players. Here, we explore the fascinating aspects of Patolli, exploring its historical significance, gameplay, and lasting impact on culture.

   Gary Manners - 24/04/2024 - 14:45

10. Early Siberian Explorers Crossed The Bering Sea With Canine Companions

    ... by archaeologists in an Italian cave, considered to be “Europe's earliest pet dog.” This earlier study showed how ...

    ashley cowie - 26/01/2021 - 17:49

11. Bronze Horse Head of Waldgirmes Emphasizes that Germanic Tribes and Romans Sometimes Played Nice

    ... part of a ritual. He explained that “Tribes in northern Europe often sacrificed horses, depositing their bodies in ...

    Alicia McDermott - 30/08/2018 - 14:04

12. The Ancient Parliamentary Plains of Iceland

    In the modern world, the parliamentary system is one of the most common forms of government. The modern concept of this system has its origins in 18^th century Great Britain and Sweden. Nevertheless, the oldest parliamentary institution in existence belongs to neither country, but to Iceland. Incredibly, the national parliament of Iceland, known as the Althingi (literally meaning the all thing, or general assembly), is over a thousand years old.

    dhwty - 01/08/2014 - 14:23

13. Eat Like a Mesopotamian: Experts Reconstruct 4000-Year-Old Recipes

    Mesopotamia is considered to be home to one of the first civilizations and it decisively shaped world history. Now thanks to some of the oldest culinary recipes, inscribed on clay tablets, we now know what they liked to eat and even what their meals tasted like. An interdisciplinary team is now recreating their dishes for the first time in almost 4000 years.

    Ed Whelan - 18/11/2019 - 14:01

14. Bones of a Teenage Mother Who Died 12,000 Years Ago Tell Researchers a Dark Story of Carnivores and Malnutrition

    ... oceans from Africa, East Asia and islands near there and Europe. Top Ten Underwater Discoveries of 2014 Yucatan ...

    Mark Miller - 01/04/2017 - 22:48

15. “15,000-year-old” Gobi Desert Petroglyphs Made By Ancient Turks?

    A Turkish archaeologist who is an expert on petroglyphs claims his team has found extremely old Gobi Desert petroglyphs made by ancient Turkish-speaking peoples, reports Hurriyet Daily.

    Sahir - 05/04/2022 - 18:50

16. Halloween CAN Go on With These Fun Ancient Traditions

    ... placed on the graves of the dead . Households throughout Europe would typically have candles burning in each room to ...

    Joanna Gillan - 24/10/2020 - 16:39

17. Woman Spots Stone Head Poking Out of the Ground in Israel and Discovers Two 1700-Year-Old Statues

    ... Israel and many are in the hands of private collectors in Europe and America. It is believed that there are more ...

    Ed Whelan - 01/01/2019 - 18:14

18. Squirrel! Fuzzy Messengers from the Ancient Underworld? The Little-Known Archetype in Mythology

    ... in mythologies located as far apart as North America and Europe, the squirrel was still regarded with awe in terms of ...

    Jonny Enoch - 20/11/2017 - 18:59

19. Medieval Shipwreck Raised from the Depths for the First Time

    Using advanced technology, Dutch marine archaeologists and salvagers have raised a cog (small trading ship) that plied the waters of the Baltic and North seas in the 15th century.

    Construction workers discovered the 40-ton, 20-by-8-meter (65-by-26-foot) vessel in 2012 while preparing to do some excavation work in the city of Kampen. The small ship was buried in silt and sand.

    Mark Miller - 18/02/2016 - 00:49

20. Ancient Greek Shipwreck Is Now Protected By Underwater AI Robots

    Only 15 years ago scientists dreamed of a future in which new technologies would enable us to peer through tree canopies and see beneath the ground in our search for ancient lost cities, temples, and territorial boundary walls. And then LIDAR technology arrived and suddenly their dreams came true!

    ashley cowie - 03/08/2020 - 19:00

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