The oldest known footprints of pre-humans were found on the Mediterranean island of Crete and are at least six million years old, says an international team of researchers from Germany, Sweden, Greece, Egypt and England, led by Tübingen scientists Uwe Kirscher and Madelaine Böhme of the Senckenberg Center for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the … 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
Scientists have unveiled a novel fossil shark species unearthed from the depths of Alabama. This newfound creature belongs to the genus Palaeohypotodus, aptly named for its ancient origins and distinctive petite serrated teeth, which resemble small ears. Dubbed Palaeohypotodus bizzocoi, in homage to the late Dr. Bruce Bizzoco (1949–2022), a revered figure in Birmingham, Alabama, … Read more
Egyptian authorities have unveiled yet another captivating chapter in the annals of ancient history, with the discovery of a tomb in Luxor dating back approximately 3,500 years. Nestled on the west bank of the majestic River Nile, amidst the storied landscapes that house the Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Kings, this newly … Read more