In a remarkable excavation effort in Euston, western Suffolk, located in eastern England, a treasure trove of Roman pewter has emerged from the depths of history. Unveiled by the keen eye of local metal detector enthusiast Martin White during an East of England Rally in Autumn 2022, this extraordinary find has captivated archaeologists and historians … Read more
Deep within the sands of the Abusir necropolis near Saqqara, Egypt, a Polish and Italian archaeological mission embarked on an excavation that would unveil a long-lost secret of ancient Egypt’s Fifth Dynasty. Amongst the remnants of time, they unearthed the crumbling vestiges of a mud-brick structure, shrouded in mystery and echoing whispers of an era … Read more
“King Solomon made for himself the carriage; he made it of wood from Lebanon. Its posts he made of silver, its base of gold. Its seat was upholstered with purple, its interior inlaid with love.” (Song of Songs 3:9-10) For the first time, rare evidence has been found of fabric dyed with royal purple dating … Read more
In 2015, an intriguing discovery shed new light on the ancient world: a remarkable dress, believed to be Egypt’s oldest garment, had its age pinpointed through radiocarbon testing. This dress, woven from linen, captivates not only with its age but also with its remarkable preservation, defying the odds of time to offer a glimpse into … Read more