In a groundbreaking study published in the esteemed Journal of Archaeological Science, scholars from the University of Cambridge have shed light on a peculiar facet of Roman life: the utilization of ceramic pots as portable toilets, known colloquially as chamber pots. The research, conducted at a Roman villa dating back to the 5th century in … Read more
For the past seven years, archaeologists have been diligently digging into the history of Posa Hill near Zeitz, Germany. Their annual excavations, led by Holger Rode and supported by dedicated volunteers, are slowly peeling back the layers of time, revealing a fascinating medieval complex. Recent discoveries rewrite the narrative of Posa’s past. Evidence suggests a … Read more
Archaeologists digging in southeast China have unearthed evidence of beer consumption dating back a staggering 9,000 years. The find, published in PLOS One, sheds light on the ancient practice of brewing and its potential role in early rituals. The team analyzed residues clinging to ceramic vessels unearthed at the Qiaotou burial site. This “ancient crud,” … Read more
New findings have emerged from the depths of ancient China, shedding light on a gruesome chapter of human history. A recent study has uncovered a harrowing tale of massacres and headhunting rituals, dating back approximately 4,100 years. In a chilling discovery, researchers unearthed a mass grave in China’s Honghe region, containing the stark remains of … Read more
Recent findings by the Research Institute of Cultural Heritage & Tourism have unveiled intriguing insights into Iran’s rich historical tapestry, specifically shedding light on the Sassanian era (224-651 AD). The discovery, made by a collaborative team of archaeologists from the universities of Isfahan and Tehran, has unearthed fascinating artifacts believed to have been used in … Read more
Ancient bricks inscribed with the names of Mesopotamian kings have yielded important insights into a mysterious anomaly in Earth’s magnetic field 3,000 years ago, according to a new study involving University College London researchers. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, describes how changes in the Earth’s magnetic field imprinted … Read more
High in the Zagros Mountains of Iraqi Kurdistan, archaeologists have unearthed a fascinating duality at the Rabana-Merquly mountain fortress. While its imposing fortifications suggest a military stronghold, recent discoveries hint at a more spiritual purpose – a potential sanctuary dedicated to the water goddess Anahita. Dr. Michael Brown, leading the excavations for the University of … Read more
Archaeologists have discovered three pendants made from the solid bones of an ancient behemoth, the giant sloth. These extraordinary artifacts, discovered within the confines of a rock shelter, provide a glimpse of a bygone era, dating from 25,000 to 27,000 years ago, marking the oldest known personal adornment in the Americas. The significance of these … Read more
When archaeologists stumbled upon the ornate tomb nestled in the Spanish soil, adorned with lavish treasures fit for royalty, they presumed it belonged to a man—a presumption shattered by the revelation that the remains within were those of a woman, all discerned from just two teeth. In a groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports, researchers … Read more
Archaeologists from the Déri Museum in Debrecen, Hungary, unearthed a remarkable find in November 2023: the tomb of a fully equipped Avar warrior near the village of Ebes, just outside Debrecen. This discovery, announced by the museum, promises to rewrite the narrative of the region’s Avar history during the Early Middle Ages. The Avars, hailing … Read more