Unique âExcaliburâ Sword Unearthed in Spain Holds Islamic Origins
Researchers have finally unveiled the age-old mysteries surrounding a historic Islamic sword dubbed âExcaliburâ, due to its position when found evoking parallels to the legendary sword of King Arthur. Discovered upright in 1994 at an archaeological site nestled within Valencia’s ancient town, the iron sword was found embedded in the earth. Situated to the north […]
Dentist Finds Prehistoric Hominin Jawbone in Bathroom Tile!
During a visit to his parents’ recently renovated European home, a man made an unexpected discovery within one of the floor tiles. Upon closer examination, he identified the object as part of a prehistoric human jawbone, complete with a few intact teeth, 4-5 in number. It probably belonged to either a modern human (Homo sapiens) […]
George Washingtonâs Refurbished Manor Has Sealed Bottles from 18th Century
As part of the $40 million Mansion Revitalization Project, archaeologists have unearthed two sealed, 18th-century European glass bottles at George Washingtonâs Mount Vernon mansion. Analysis has revealed a distinctive scent held within the bottles. European Style Bottles From the 18th Century: Typically Characterized Mount Vernon, once the residence and plantation of George Washington, a Founding Father, […]
Stonehenge May be Aligned with the Moon, Too
A team of experts and organizations, including the Royal Astronomical Society, think they have found something unexpected. After careful research they have announced the possibility that Stonehenge’s alignment might not only correspond with the Sun but also with the Moon. Archaeoastronomers in Britain are investigating the relationship between the ancient monument and a rare astronomical event known […]
Carved Bone in Poland shows us how Neanderthals were Thinking
Nobody thought much of the bone fragment when it was discovered in the Dziadowa SkaĆa Cave in southern Poland in the 1950s. It would take the better part of a century, and a brilliant new study, for the secrets of the artifact to be fully revealed. The find, a fragment of the radius bone of […]
Previously Undetected Roman Remains Found in Lead Coffin
In an unexpected twist, archaeologists investigating a “truly unique and remarkable” lead coffin from Roman era Britain have identified a set of previously undocumented remains. Found in 2022, archaeologists hailed the discovery of a hidden cemetery in Garforth, Leeds as a “once-in-a-lifetime find”. The site, dating back 1,600 years, included the remains of a high-status […]
Giant Lava Tunnel Was Occupied By Ancient Herders in the Arabian Peninsula
A fabulous new study has highlighted the lifestyles of human herders spanning 10,000 – 7,000 years ago, from the Neolithic to the Chalcolithic/Bronze Age, in the challenging desert environment of the Arabian Peninsula. A mountain of evidence has emerged from a cave occupied by prehistoric humans formed by flowing lava, called Umm Jirsan, including rock […]
Pre-Medieval Tombs Found in Ancient Roman City of Ossonoba
Archaeological excavations in Portugalâs central Faro, the countryâs southernmost city, have unearthed three graves from the ancient Roman city of Ossonoba, possibly indicating a familial connection, pending DNA testing confirmation. The initial excavation revealed a fully intact skeleton of a man aged between 39 and 45 years old. Beside him lay the remains of a […]
Discoveries Made in Roman NĂźmes Include Stunning Glassware
During the development of a social housing residence in Rue de Beaucaire in NĂźmes, archaeologists have uncovered a series of ancient structures including tombs and funeral pyres. These Roman finds date back to between the 2nd and 1st centuries BC and the 2nd century AD. Several of these pyres were constructed from limestone rubble or […]
New Barrier Reef Find Proves Australians Didnât Learn Pottery from Europe
A new discovery off the northwestern coast of Australia has rewritten the history books. Up until now the academic consensus was that pottery was introduced to Australia by Europeans. This has now been proven wrong. This new find shows us that Australians were making pottery items well before the Europeans arrived. Thousands of years before, […]