A highly decorated bronze lamp unearthed near Cortona, Italy, has long puzzled archaeologists. A new study published in De Gruyter’s Etruscan and Italic Studies sheds new light on this enigmatic object, revealing a surprising age and a deeper meaning behind its elaborate iconography. Discovered in 1840, the Cortona lamp has been a topic of debate for … Read more
A recent archaeological excavation in the Yorkshire Wolds has unearthed a fascinating Iron Age discovery – a unique “shrine” marked by meticulously placed animal skulls and bones. Led by Dr. Peter Halkon and James Lyall, the team’s four-year dig uncovered this intriguing site situated near a previously known Bronze Age “ring fort.” The initial clues … Read more
Archaeologists working at the famed Palenque archaeological site in Chiapas, Mexico, unearthed a 1,300-year-old sculpture depicting the head of the Young Maize God. The find, made by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) in 2021, only recently came to light. The head was located within the palace complex, specifically during the clearing of … Read more
Archaeologists in Sweden unearthed a fascinating piece of history during a dig at Lilla Torg square in the coastal city of Halmstad. They discovered a medieval grave unlike any other – it held the remains of a remarkably tall man accompanied by a truly enormous sword. The discovery was documented in a blog post by … Read more
The ongoing reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is revealing more than just the scars left by the devastating fire of 2019. French archaeologists have unearthed a treasure trove of historical finds, including several graves and a leaden sarcophagus, offering a fascinating glimpse into the past lives entwined with this iconic landmark. Announced by … Read more
Two amateur archaeologists in Denmark have sparked excitement and raised a multitude of questions about the presence of a legendary figure in the region. A small bronze fitting depicting Alexander the Great, one of history’s most renowned conquerors, was unearthed near Ringsted on the island of Zealand. Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) carved a vast … Read more
A recent archaeological discovery in France has shed a dark light on Neolithic Europe. A team of researchers from across Europe, led by French institutions, has unearthed evidence suggesting ritualistic human sacrifice was more widespread than previously thought. The study, published in Science Advances, focuses on the remains of three women found in a tomb … Read more
For decades, the narrative surrounding Aboriginal Australian pottery has been a clear one – it didn’t exist before European arrival. A remarkable discovery on Jiigurru/Lizard Island, off the coast of Queensland, is now forcing a complete rewrite of this story. A team led by James Cook University’s Distinguished Professor Sean Ulm, Chief Investigator for the … Read more
Unearthing the secrets of the past often leads to unexpected discoveries. In a recent excavation at the Cañada Seca site in Argentina, a team of archaeologists, anthropologists, and evolutionary specialists stumbled upon something remarkable – possible evidence of a domesticated fox living alongside humans 1,500 years ago. The findings, published in the journal Royal Society … Read more
For decades, Neanderthals have been stereotyped as brutish cave dwellers, overshadowed by the ingenuity of Homo sapiens. However, a new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory challenges this perception. Researchers from Université de Montréal and the University of Genoa reveal striking similarities in how Neanderthals and Homo sapiens utilized living spaces. … Read more