Geologists Map Secret Tunnel and Chamber Beneath Aztec Pyramid “Teotihuacan, translated from the Aztec language as “birthplace of the gods,” or “a place where gods were born,” was a very important religious and cultural center during the Aztec empire. Less than…
Ancient Secrets of Teotihuacan: Uncovering the Hidden Cave Beneath the Moon Pyramid An underground cave hidden under a Mexican pyramid provides clues about Teotihuacan’s urban architecture, one of the oldest and most vibrant cities of ancient times. Located about 80…
10th-Century Temple Discovered Near Suka-Sari Complex in Bhubaneswar The Hindustan Times reports that researchers led by Arun Malik of the Archaeological Survey of India uncovered traces of a building thought to be a tenth-century temple while excavating an area next to…
Repurposed Shipwreck Unearthed in Estonia Wrecks of ships found near the shoreline in Tallinn are keeping archaeologists busy and show that ship materials have been reused for centuries. ERR News reports that part of a ship’s hull has been unearthed in Tallinn,…
Ancient Neanderthal Microbiome Reveals Key Insights into Human Gut Health Neanderthals’ gut microbiota already included some beneficial micro-organisms found in our own intestines. An international research group led by the University of Bologna achieved this result by extracting and analyzing…
Erosion Uncovers Potential Neolithic Village Site in Orkney, Scotland The Scotsman reports that erosion on the island of Orkney at the northern end of the Bay of Skaill has exposed deer antlers, a boar tooth, a cattle jawbone, and a large stone marked with…
Possible 2,700-Year-Old Face Cream Found in China According to a Nature report, a team of researchers led by Bin Han of the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences identified a bronze vessel containing remnants of a 2,700-year-old cosmetic among…
Was this Massive Sword from the 15th Century used by a Giant Samurai? The Norimitsu Odachi is displayed in its full glory at the Kibitsu Shrine in the Okayama Prefecture. The giant sword has captivated Japan and its foreign visitors with its size and…
Ancient Beer Factory Unearthed in Egypt: Archaeologists Discover Oldest Known Brewery At one of the most famous excavation sites of ancient Egypt, a top antique official said Saturday, American and Egyptian archaeologists have discovered what may be the oldest known…
World’s Biggest Pyramid Isn’t in Egypt – It’s Hidden Under a Hill in Mexico While Egypt’s Great Pyramid of Giza is by far the most talked-about pyramid in the world, it isn’t the biggest by a long shot. That title…
