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 Portugal’s central Faro, the country’s 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 Nîmes Include Stunning Glassware
During the development of a social housing residence in Rue de Beaucaire in NĂ®mes, 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 Didn’t 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, […]
Bronze Lamp Revealed as Dionysus Cult Object in Cortona Italy
An interesting new study has challenged the previous estimations surrounding a beautiful bronze lamp unearthed in a ditch near Cortona, central Italy. Using literary sources and iconographic evidence, the researchers have delved into the lamp’s origins and symbolism. This bronze lamp, discovered in 1840, has been the subject of debate due to its age and […]
Are Toro Muerto’s Petroglyphs in Peru Hallucinogenic Visions in Stone?
A new study has offered a fresh perspective on the enigmatic petroglyphs discovered at Toro Muerto in the Peruvian coastal desert. The site contains intricate designs and petroglyphs, etched onto over 3000 volcanic rocks, dating back to the Wari Culture of the Middle Horizon era (500-1000 AD). These have long puzzled archaeologists due to their […]
12-Year-Old Boy Finds Gold Roman ‘Armilla’ Bracelet During a Walk
Nearly 2,000 years after it was laid in a field, a Roman-era bracelet has been unearthed by a 12-year-old boy during a routine walk in England’s Sussex region. This exceptionally rare gold Roman bracelet dating back to the first century was initially not recognized as a valuable artifact, but with the support of the local […]
Discoveries at Mt Ellanio Reveal Mycenean Refuge from the Bronze Age Collapse
An interdisciplinary team of archaeologists has been investigating the tallest mountain on the Greek island of Aegina since 2021: Mount Ellanio. Overlooking the Saronic Gulf, the peak holds the remnants of a 4th century Temple of Zeus Hellanios. The mission, a Greek-Swiss partnership (EFAPN), is investigating the mountain’s prehistoric occupation, and have found a building […]
Will the Mystical King Arthur Sword Excalibur Be Found This Year?
The lore of King Arthur and his famed sword persists, even though Excalibur’s whereabouts or very existence remain unsolved and unproven. But undeterred by skepticism surrounding its existence, a team of experts has embarked on an ambitious quest to locate Excalibur within the waters of Britain. It forms the cornerstone of a daring new television […]