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Multiple Studies Say Cultural Heritage at Risk Because of Climate Change
In several articles newly published in the journal Antiquity, archaeologists from around the world are sounding the alarm to alert policy makers to the threat posed to humanity’s collective cultural heritage by the unfolding climate crisis.
Nathan Falde - 02/11/2022 - 00:00
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Researchers Find Elusive 19th Century Alaskan Fort
Researchers in Alaska have pinpointed the location of an elusive 19th century Alaskan fort using radar technology. They’ve found the remnants of a significant historical site - the Tlingit clans’ last physical barrier against Russian colonization forces.
Alicia McDermott - 25/01/2021 - 00:00
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Isabel Moctezuma: The Last Aztec Princess
Isabel Moctezuma was an Aztec princess who lived during the time of the Spanish Conquest of Mexico. Isabel was the daughter of Moctezuma II, and by the time she was 11 or 12 years old, she had been married off not just to an Aztec noble, but also to two Aztec emperors.
dhwty - 21/04/2021 - 01:58
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The ‘Unlucky Mummy’ Said to Have Sunk the Titanic
By Tara MacIsaac, Epoch Times
Strange occurrences have been said to eddy around an ancient Egyptian artifact, known as the “Unlucky Mummy,” since it was taken from Egypt to Europe in the 19th century. Some of these stories are certainly myth, but some were allegedly verified by a journalist of the early 20th century.
ancient-origins - 30/11/2014 - 01:00
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The Erlking: The Powerful Germanic Mythical Snatcher of Children
European traditional folklore is full of diverse and mythical creatures both good and bad. Often enough, they become popular again during the time of Christmas or Halloween, when the stories of their mischievous deeds and daring adventures are retold. Some of them, like the Krampus, are used to scare particularly naughty youngsters, while others like Santa Claus are used to motivate and inspire.
Aleksa Vučković - 30/12/2021 - 22:00
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Hidden in Plain Sight: The Pterodactyl of New Guinea
Throughout history, every major culture has stories of reptilian monsters who threatened their livelihood. From the Egypt to India, and even the Sioux Nation, tales of these flying dinosaurs or winged lizards have filled the cultural imagination of societies throughout the ages.
Shalee Britton - 03/02/2021 - 18:00
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66-Million-Year-Old ‘Crazy Beast’ Fossil Discovered on Madagascar
In evolutionary terms, islands are the stuff of weirdness. It is on islands where animals evolve in isolation, often for millions of years, with different food sources, competitors, predators, and parasites...indeed, different everything compared to mainland species. As a result, they develop into different shapes and sizes and evolve into new species that, given enough time, spawn yet more new species.
ancient-origins - 02/05/2020 - 02:01
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A Blessed Event - A Doomed People. Questioning the Creation of the World: Part II
The famously disastrous Genesis flood was merely a local flood, argue critics of the literal interpretation of the Bible. Fundamentalists contest that the flood was indeed global. What is the truth of the flood stories? Could ancient sources have been misinterpreted?
Brad Yoon - 20/01/2018 - 22:50
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The Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni and an unknown race with elongated skulls
Many ancient megalithic structures exist in Malta and one of them is the ‘Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni’, a subterranean structure with magnificent properties that is more than 5,000 years old. The Hypogeum (a Greek word meaning ‘underground’) is supposed to be the oldest prehistoric underground temple in the world.
johnblack - 02/01/2014 - 11:40
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Huge Iron Age Longhouse Found Beside Viking Ship in Norway
Archaeologists in Norway have made some amazing discoveries recently without even digging. Using breakthrough radar technology, they have found an elite settlement and burial ground from the Nordic Iron Age (550-1050 AD). Initially the most significant find at the site was a rare Viking ship burial, the first in decades. But now, archaeologists have located a “possible” Nordic center of religion or politics, which contains a huge Iron Age longhouse, at the same location.
Ed Whelan - 08/12/2021 - 13:59
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The House of Darkness & Secret Caverns—The legendary Yucatan Hall of Records found at Yaxchilan? Part II
Far from the crowds of Palenque and other Maya sites, the ruins of Yaxchilan are found today still very much in the same conditions as they were first described by Maudslay and Maler in the early 20th century, at the peak of the “Golden Age” of exploration.
Marco M. Vigato - 08/03/2018 - 23:07
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New research suggests Tutankhamun died from genetic weakness caused by family inbreeding
In November last year, scientists announced that they had finally solved the mystery of King Tutankhamun’s death after 3,300 years. The boy king, they claimed, died after being struck by a speeding chariot. However, a new ‘virtual autopsy’ of the world-famous pharaoh has revealed that serious genetic physical impairments would have made riding a chariot impossible.
aprilholloway - 21/10/2014 - 01:44
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Arles Amphitheatre – A Roman Treasure in the Soul of Provence
Arles Amphitheatre (known in French as Les Arènes d'Arles) is a Roman amphitheatre located in the southern French city of Arles. The city is situated in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and has been dubbed the ‘soul of Provence’. Arles Amphitheatre is one of the city’s most important and impressive Roman structures.
dhwty - 17/09/2019 - 22:57
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The Enigmatic Letter of Marque: Legal Piracy Revealed (Video)
Robbie Mitchell - 28/04/2024 - 20:55
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Dwelling in the Land of Nod – Was it a Real City?
The Land of Nod is not just a place we go to catch a few winks but was mentioned in Genesis as the place where Cain, the firstborn son of Adam and Eve, was cast away after murdering his brother Abel. Although the Land of Nod is mentioned only once, it has intrigued Biblical scholars for centuries – was it a real place, and if so, where was it?
dhwty - 05/02/2019 - 23:00
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Mysterious Metal ‘Monolith’ Discovered In Utah Desert
A mysterious metal monolith has been found in a remote area of Utah, USA. State wildlife officials came across the enigmatic object in a desolate area that is little visited. The Utah metal ‘monolith’ is baffling officials and has prompted a wave of speculation on the internet.
Ed Whelan - 24/11/2020 - 17:48
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Beyond Shovels and Brushes: The AI-driven Evolution of Archaeological Exploration
It seems pretty clear right now that AI is likely the “next big thing.” This exciting (and perhaps scary) technology seems set to change the world and revolutionize our lives in a myriad of ways. But some of its potential applications may not be all that obvious at first glance. Archaeology is the study of human history through the excavation and analysis of artifacts and ancient structures. When most of us think of archaeology we think of people digging through dusty earth picking at bits of broken pot. How can AI help them?
Robbie Mitchell - 13/08/2023 - 14:57
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Survival of the Inuit in a Harsh and Unforgiving World
The native people of the circumpolar region, the Inuit or Inupiat as they are called in the West, lived in sub-zero temperatures for much the year but survived and even thrived.
ancient-origins - 09/09/2018 - 13:58
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The Buache Map: A Controversial Map That Shows Antarctica Without Ice
The Buache Map is an 18th century map commonly claimed to accurately depict the continent of Antarctica before it was buried by ice. By extension, it has been claimed that this map is evidence that an ancient civilization had mapped Antarctica without ice, and the Buache Map was drawn based on this ancient source.
dhwty - 12/03/2020 - 18:16
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Did the Vikings use crystal sunstones to discover America?