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1. Previously Unreported New Kingdom Necropolis Revealed in Egypt

   Dozens of tombs have been discovered by archaeologists working in Gebel el-Silsila in Egypt. Bones of men, women, and children of all ages have all been found in the rock-cut tombs. The necropolis is believed to be 3,400 years old and suggests that the site was more of a permanent settlement than previously believed.

   Alicia McDermott - 31/03/2016 - 00:51

2. The Lost Iberian Civilization of Los Millares: Was Copper the Secret of its Success?

   Los Millares is an impressive size settlement that was in use from the end of the 4th millennium BC to the 2nd millennium BC. During these twenty centuries, the mysterious people who created this settlement became a highly advanced society famous for the production of copper and construction of a remarkable hillfort.

   The hillfort, which holds the secrets of the people who lived in those ancient times, was discovered in 1891. The people who unearthed it weren't researchers, but simply workers who were building the railway.

   Natalia Klimczak - 04/05/2017 - 02:03

3. Study of Ushabti Copper Origins Enlightens Egypt’s Dark Age

   While many archaeologists focus on the symbolic meaning of recovered temple treasures and grave goods, others concentrate on their origin stories. In this case a team of scientists have used high technology to peer into the microscopic fabric of four tomb figurines called ushabtis, and the results have revealed volumes about ancient trade routes through Egypt’s Third Intermediate Period, which was blighted with socio-political upheaval.

   ashley cowie - 03/07/2021 - 22:23

4. Did You Know That Baboons Were Trained in Ancient Egypt to Catch Criminals?

   The ancient Egyptians were renowned for their worship of animals, and one of these was the baboon. In ancient Egyptian mythology, baboons are best known for their association with Thoth, the god of wisdom. In addition to their role in mythology, baboons also had a place in the society of ancient Egypt. They are commonly known to have been kept as pets, and mummified remains of these creatures have been discovered by archaeologists.

   dhwty - 19/02/2017 - 14:28

5. Miracles and a Thief: Lifting the Lid on the Legendary Chest of Saint Simeon

   There is an elaborate silver sarcophagus overlaid with silver plaques in a church in Croatia. Legends say that the remains of Saint Simeon are inside it. The chest is protected by UNESCO and it is one of the most important Christian treasures in the Balkans.

   Natalia Klimczak - 04/12/2016 - 14:52

6. Rising to the Challenge: Innovative Civilizations Advanced Through Climate Change

   ... and enigmatic culture. Ancient Egyptian sculptors making a statue. ( Underground Science ) With the use of irrigation, ...

   Rob Mcroberts - 19/10/2017 - 18:56

7. Chinese Teapot Skyrockets From £1000 to £1 Million At Auction

   A small Chinese teapot that was found by chance has made some lucky person a millionaire. The 18^th century teapot crafted in China has sold for a staggering and totally unpredicted £1 million, or over $1.2 million.

   Ed Whelan - 13/11/2019 - 17:21

8. Hathor: Goddess of Joy and Motherhood Near the Nile

   The shadow of Hathor is still present in many places related to the monumental history of ancient Egypt. She was one of the most important goddesses near the Nile and remains one of the best-known symbols of ancient Egyptian religion .

   Natalia Klimczak - 25/09/2019 - 01:37

9. X-ray Tech Reveals Remarkable Roman Artistry Hidden Under Ash of Vesuvius

   Molten lava, volcanic ash, modern grime, salt, humidity. The ancient painting of a Roman woman has been through it all, and it looks like it. Scientists now report that a new type of high-resolution X-ray technology is helping them discover just how stunning the original portrait once was, element-by-element. The technique could help conservators more precisely restore this image, as well as other ancient artworks.

   ancient-origins - 23/08/2017 - 01:55

10. New Revelations Reignite Debate About Owner of the Lavish Amphipolis Tomb

    A huge ancient burial mound theorized to have contained the remains of a friend and military general of Alexander the Great of Macedon may actually belong to someone else, new revelations show.

    At 1,600 feet (488 meters) in circumference, the lavishly decorated tomb is the largest of its type known from the world of the ancient Greeks and dates to between 325 BC and 300 BC. Alexander the Great died in 323 BC.

    Mark Miller - 03/03/2016 - 22:02

11. New Research Rewrites History of Egyptian Mummification Process!

    There is new research to show that the ancient Egyptians started using their complex mummification process a good 1000 years before previously believed. This startling revelation will be made in National Geographic’s new season of its documentary series called ‘Lost Treasures of Egypt’.

    Sahir - 26/10/2021 - 14:59

12. Medieval Ring Found in Robin Hood’s Forest May Net a Small Fortune

    ... Detector Dings on Silver of the Danish King in Germany A statue of Robin Hood. ( Pixabay License ) He differs from ...

    Mark Miller - 16/11/2019 - 22:11

13. Romantic Love: The Evolution of Courtship Rituals

    ... in their blankets and the couples would talk. Top image: Statue representative of courtship rituals.    Source: ...

    dhwty - 20/11/2018 - 18:50

14. True Origins of Battle of Himera Warriors Dispute Greek Accounts

    ... of locals and outsiders”.  Top image: Image shows statue of a Greek warrior. The Battle of Himera was pivotal ...

    ashley cowie - 13/05/2021 - 19:41

15. Megalithic Temples of Malta still the oldest ones in the World

    Everyone knows about the magnificent temples of ancient Egypt and ancient Greece, but one country containing some of the oldest and best-preserved temples in the world gets comparatively little attention - Malta.  

    johnblack - 23/04/2013 - 08:51

16. Artifact Packed 3,000-Year-Old Canaanite Temple Unearthed In Israel

    A rare 3,000-year-old Canaanite temple full of ancient religious artifacts has been unearthed in southern Israel.

    ashley cowie - 26/02/2020 - 18:49

17. Kublai Khan: Mongol Warrior, Horseman, Hunter and Powerful Emperor

    ... than a century after Kublai Khan’s death.   Top image: Statue of Kublai Khan. Source: ( CC BY 2.0 ) By  Wu Mingren ...

    dhwty - 25/10/2018 - 21:11

18. The Royal Burials of 65 Celtic Kings Identified in England and Wales

    ... period of British history .” Top image: King Arthur statue at Tintagel Castle, one of the mysterious Celtic Kings ...

    ashley cowie - 18/03/2022 - 13:35

19. Researchers claim that key to Ancient Egyptian architectural brilliance is in wet sand

    ... appears to depict a scene of slaves hauling a colossal statue of the Middle Kingdom ruler and in it, the scientists ...

    aprilholloway - 01/05/2014 - 23:49

20. Jim Willis

    After graduating from the Eastman School of Music, Jim Willis became a high school band and orchestra teacher during the week, a symphony trombonist on the weekends, a jazz musician at night and a choral conductor on Sunday mornings.  The author of nine books on religion and spirituality, he has been an ordained minister for over forty years while working part-time as a carpenter, the host of his own drive-time radio show, an arts council director and adjunct college professor in the fields of World Religions and In

    ancient-origins - 02/01/2013 - 08:03

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