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Researchers confirm that recently discovered Tonina Pyramid is Largest Pyramid in Mexico

... from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) in 2010. La Jornada reports that it was found ...

aprilholloway - 13/07/2015 - 14:38

Mystery of the Latin Inscribed Artifacts Found in Arizona (Video)

... remain shrouded in mystery. Genuine Ooparts Crucial to History or a Colossal Hoax? A Thorough Examination of The ...

Robbie Mitchell - 19/06/2023 - 16:55

High Status Skeletal Find of “Ivory Man” in Valencia Turns out To Be “Ivory Lady”

In 2008, in southwest Spain’s Valencia, the skeletal grave of an ‘important person’ was undoubtedly found, with an array of precious artifacts. This included an elephant's tusk, an ivory comb, a crystal dagger, an ostrich eggshell, and a flint dagger adorned with amber. Classified initially as "probable young male" between the ages of 17 and 25, based on pelvic bone analysis, the moniker “Ivory Man” was bestowed upon this find. But now, new information has emerged that shows that the Ivory Man is in fact, female!

Sahir - 07/07/2023 - 18:52

Significant Inscriptions Found in Egypt: From the Earliest Huge Hieroglyphs to Greek-Roman Period Graffiti

... called greatly significant in Egyptian writing system history. Egyptologist John Coleman Darnell, a professor in ...

Mark Miller - 23/06/2017 - 23:02

Demons in Your Toilet? Guardians of the Sewers and How They Protected Ancient Latrines

... Bad, and the Dirty Baths and latrines are found throughout history. During the third millennium BCE, when toilets and ...

MartiniF - 26/06/2017 - 15:38

Historic Malay Expression “Run Amok” Perfectly Defines Mass Shootings

... which have shaped the English language. Digging into the history of these terms can reveal unknown historic ...

Cecilia Bogaard - 14/07/2023 - 14:52

A Crash Course In Human Evolution (Video)

... as the dominant and sole surviving species. Throughout our history, adaptation, innovation, and the development of ...

Robbie Mitchell - 16/07/2023 - 16:48

These Objects Reveal Intimate Details of Tutankhamun's Life (Video)

... and were privately worshipped within the new city. While history often focuses on Tutankhamun's untimely death at 19, ...

Robbie Mitchell - 20/07/2023 - 01:53

The Muslims Preserving Kolkata's Last Jewish Synagogues (Video)

... . Through this act of preservation, they honor the shared history and interconnectedness of their communities. This ...

Robbie Mitchell - 29/07/2023 - 01:55

The Archaeology of the Holy Land

This book provides an introduction to the archaeology and history of ancient Palestine - modern Israel, Jordan and the ...

ancient-origins - 28/12/2019 - 04:45

Greece's Crown Jewel: A 360° Tour of the Acropolis (Video)

... Greek mythology further intertwines with the temple's history as it is believed to be the site of a contest between ...

Robbie Mitchell - 04/08/2023 - 01:54

How This Ancient Martial Art Helps Japanese Police Fight Crime (Video)

... to Foes: The Surprising Origin and Evolution of Karate The History of Kung Fu: A Modern Name for an Ancient Art Top ...

Joanna Gillan - 06/08/2023 - 17:00

Vast Eurasian Migration Back to Africa Revealed by Bones of 4,500-year-old Ethiopian Man

... of years ago, reshaping the story of ancient human history. Due to the fragile nature of human remains in hot ...

lizleafloor - 10/10/2015 - 00:31

Curanderismo: An Ancient Practice with Peru’s Last Medicine Men (Video)

... of profound significance—a step toward safeguarding a history that bridges ancient wisdom with the present, even as ...

Robbie Mitchell - 18/08/2023 - 01:52

Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs

... and significance. Zahi Hawass' text chronicles pharaonic history, and presents fascinating chapters on everything from ...

ancient-origins - 12/08/2017 - 04:01

Brian Hoggard

Brian Hoggard is an independent researcher who has been working on the archaeology of folk magic since 1999. There is a book on this topic coming soon. He has written about Bredon Hill in Worcestershire, Crusader Castles and lots of pieces dealing with the archaeology relating to witchcraft beliefs. When not researching or writing he runs a music teaching business.

ancient-origins - 05/02/2013 - 01:13