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1. Pool of Siloam Where Jesus Healed a Blind Man To Be Fully Excavated

   The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has announced that the 2,700-year-old Pool of Siloam, which is believed to have been used as a ritual bath by the ancient residents of Jerusalem, will be fully excavated over the coming months. In addition to its significance in Jewish history, this location is also well-known to Christians, as it was at the Pool of Siloam where Jesus was said to have restored the sight of a man born blind.

   Nathan Falde - 03/01/2023 - 21:54

2. Antarctica’s Hidden Mountains Revealed

   Antarctica has been covered with ice for thousands of years, and only recently have we been able to fully identify its underlying features. Scientists have turned the spotlight on the topography of Antarctica, and revealed much detail about its rough and rocky surface. Antarctica is actually a mountainous land, and some of the most impressive work establishing this fact has been sponsored by the British Antarctic Survey.

   Nathan Falde - 02/07/2019 - 02:01

3. A First-Ever Find in Egypt: 4,000-Year-Old Funerary Garden at Tomb Entrance

   The Djehuty Project, led by research professor, José Manuel Galán, from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), has discovered a 4,000-year-old funerary garden- the first such garden ever to be found- on the Dra Abu el-Naga hill in Luxor, Egypt. The discovery comes during the 16th year of archaeological excavations which are sponsored this year by Técnicas Reunidas and Indra.

   ancient-origins - 05/05/2017 - 01:54

4. Examining Out-of-Place Stone Figures from the Forgotten City of Oxkintok

   I’ve had an affinity for the Maya civilization for almost 30 years, and between working with native elders, vacations, and leading tour group visits to Mexico, I can vouch for the mystical nature of these people. It’s easy to see why television programs like Ancient Aliens are attracted to the Maya; they represent a complete departure from the norms we associate with an ancient culture.

   Cliff Dunning - 02/11/2022 - 13:52

5. Long-Lost Legendary Theater of Nero Finally Excavated in Central Rome

   One of the ancient world’s most searched-for Roman structures has finally been found. That is the Theater of Nero, a large private entertainment venue built by Rome’s notorious emperor during his controversial reign, which lasted from 54 to 68 AD.

   Nathan Falde - 27/07/2023 - 18:57

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   ancient-origins - 04/12/2012 - 20:41

7. Poet’s 120-Year-Old Chocolates Found In Australia’s National Library

   While going through the personal papers of the famous Australian poet, author, and newspaper correspondent Andrew Barton “Banjo” Paterson, conservators at the National Library of Australia discovered something unusual. Unexpectedly thrust into the role of culinary archaeologists, at the bottom of a box they found a slightly rusted tin of intact Cadbury chocolate bars, fully uneaten and still partially wrapped in their original foil.

   Nathan Falde - 31/12/2020 - 22:03

8. ‘Astounding’ Roman Statues Found Under Medieval Church in Britain

   Archaeologists digging at the site of a Norman-era church north of London received quite a surprise recently. Their ongoing excavations unearthed the well-preserved remains of three large Roman statues that must have been buried there for more than 1,000 years. The find included three detached statue heads - of a man, woman, and child - along with two intact busts (neck, shoulders, and chests) that matched the heads of the adults.

   Nathan Falde - 30/10/2021 - 15:00

9. Are you ready for a One-Way trip to Mars? Apply now!

   Who would believe that we would reach the point where volunteer astronauts would be required for a one-way trip to colonize Mars?

   johnblack - 17/04/2013 - 13:18

10. Ancient Volcanic Eruption Protected a Treasure Trove of Ritual Relics On Santorini

    Recent excavations at the famous prehistoric village of Akrotiri on Santorini Island have unearthed “amazing treasures” including a 3,600-year-old marble figurine of a woman. The finds add to the understanding of a mysterious prehistoric island culture which collapsed under an ancient volcanic eruption.

    ashley cowie - 16/10/2018 - 22:59

11. Two Intact Chamber Tombs Dating Back 3,300 Years Unearthed in Greece

    Two large chamber tombs dated to around 1300 BC have been found in an important Mycenaean-era burial ground in Greece. Previously discovered tombs in the area were extensively looted, but these two are completely intact, offering exciting new insights into the culture and period.

    Ed Whelan - 12/08/2019 - 16:55

12. 25 Elite Skeletons Unearthed From Chan Chan Mass Grave, Peru

    Archaeologists exploring the ancient Peruvian city of Chan Chan have uncovered the skeletal remains of 25 people in one medium-sized burial site. The men, women, and children interred there would have belonged to Peru’s legendary Chimú people, who built a sophisticated civilization that endured for more than five centuries before giving way to the Inca.

    Nathan Falde - 11/11/2021 - 21:57

13. Fascinating Details of Judean Shepherd’s Life 6,000 Years Ago Revealed by New Tech

    New technology has allowed scientists to discover fascinating details about the life of a Judean shepherd that lived and died around 6,000 years ago.

    In the 21st century the deductive power of archaeology has grown by leaps and bounds. Largely because of various technological advances and breakthroughs, archaeologists are now able to extract far more detail from artifacts, ruins, and buried skeletons than they were able to in the past.

    Nathan Falde - 15/08/2022 - 14:59

14. 2,300-Year-Old Celtic Village Found in Northern Munich Suburb

    While performing excavations in a suburban field north of Munich, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an ancient Celtic village, along with artifacts linked to a later Roman settlement. This remarkable discovery took place during ongoing archaeological work at Lerchenauer Field, where many fascinating ruins from past historical eras have been excavated.

    Nathan Falde - 24/10/2023 - 14:45

15. Lost Kingdom of Saguenay: Did 16th Century Canadian Indians hoax Frenchmen with Tales of Gold and Riches?

    According to legends, the Kingdom of Saguenay is a lost city supposedly ruled by blonde men rich with gold and jewels. No one knows if native Canadians in 1534 and 1535 hoaxed greedy Frenchmen and later a French king with their tales of gold, ruby and silver mines to the northwest of present-day Montreal. Whether prevarications or lost legends of visiting Vikings, the stories of fantastic riches were part of the reason France claimed Canada for itself.

    Mark Miller - 04/10/2015 - 15:03

16. The Mystery of the Williamson Tunnels

    ... as the Williamson Tunnels, in honor of their financial sponsor Joseph Williamson, a prosperous 19th century merchant ...

    Nathan Falde - 01/09/2019 - 19:01

17. Just 7% of Human DNA Is Unique, Says Latest Large-scale Genetic Study

    ... UC Santa Cruz computational biologist and study co-sponsor Nathan Schaefer told the Associated Press . “This ...

    Nathan Falde - 20/07/2021 - 23:02

18. First Tomb of Christopher Columbus Finally Found

    He can be hailed as the heroic explorer who “discovered” the “New World” or reviled as the man who set off the process of genocide of indigenous Americans, but he can’t be denied a momentous place in history. Despite this, until now, the exact location of the tomb where Christopher Columbus, the 15th-century Italian explorer who unwittingly landed in the Bahamas while trying to find a westward sea route to the Indies, was first buried after his death in 1506 has long been a mystery.

    Sahir - 11/04/2022 - 22:58

19. Two Aksumite Churches Reveal Complex Religious History of East Africa

    Fresh excavations in the port city of Adulis on Eritrea’s Red Sea coast have produced evidence showing that two ancient churches unearthed more than a century ago were constructed during the reign of the legendary Kingdom of Aksum, which ruled Northeast Africa throughout the entire first millennium AD.

    Nathan Falde - 08/12/2022 - 21:55

20. Huge New Prehistoric Sites Database Transforms Understanding of Human History

    In another step towards unraveling the intricate tapestry of human history, a huge database of prehistoric sites spanning a history from 3 million to 20,000 years ago has been unveiled. This achievement marks the culmination of 150 years of research and is set to revolutionize our understanding of human evolution.

    Gary Manners - 11/08/2023 - 15:00

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