Archaeologists Discover Long-Lost Scottish Monastery Of Deer And Solve An Old Manuscript Mystery It is believed that the earliest written Scots Gaelic in the world was produced in the Monastery of Deer in the late 11th and early 12th century.…
Egtved Girl’s Unique 3,400-Year-Old Style Of Dress About 3,400 years ago, a teenage girl died and was buried near Egtved, west of Vejle, Denmark. Although she is long gone, learning some things about her life is still possible. Her oak…
Unveiling Gezer: Tracing the Legacy of Ancient Israel’s Powerhouse Gezer used to be a major city. Some 3,000 years ago, this settlement – situated between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem – was considered one of the main regional cities, along with Jerusalem…
Discovery of a 5,000-Year-Old Crystal Dagger Unearthed in Spain’s Ancient Tomb Inside an ancient tomb near Seville, researchers found the remains of several individuals buried in a ritualistic fashion, as well as a most striking artifact: a quite beautiful dagger…
Gigantic Hand of Hercules could be From the Tallest Marble Statue Ever Made One glance at the giant hand is enough to recognize it was once part of a true masterpiece created by ancient builders. The hand belonged most likely…
Byzantine Gold Coins Hidden in a Wall in the 7th Century Were Uncovered by Israeli Archaeologists Archaeologists in Israel say 44 pure gold coins dating to the 7th Century have been found hidden in a wall at a nature reserve.…
Amazing Ancient Underwater Treasures And Temples Discovered At Thonis-Heracleion A marvelous submerged ancient world can be found in the ancient port city of Thonis-Heracleion in the Bay of Aboukir off Egypt’s Mediterranean coast. Beneath the waters lies the legendary lost…
Mysterious 9,000-Year-Old Shaman Burial In Bad Dürrenberg – One Of Central Europe’s Most Spectacular Archaeological Discoveries About 9,000 years ago, an influential and respected woman was put to rest in a burial in Bad Dürrenberg, Germany. She was buried in…
2,000-Year-Old Statues of Greek Gods Uncovered in the Ancient City of Aizanoi in Turkey In excavations carried out in the ancient city of Aizanoi in western Kütahya province, the heads of statues of Aphrodite, the mythological goddess of love and beauty, and Dionysus, the…
Ancient Shells: The Evolution of Personal Identity Over 100,000 Years Ago Scientists have found evidence suggesting the ancient use of ochre in Africa and Europe indicates that body painting, clothing decoration, and tattooing may date back to more than 300,00…
