Typhoon Kalmaegi leaves at least 26 ᴅᴇᴀᴅ in Philippines, with survivors trapped on roofs and in cars
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Typhoon Kalmaegi has left at least 26 people ᴅᴇᴀᴅ in the Philippines, mostly in flooding set off by the storm, which barreled across…
Archaeologists uncover Benin City’s ancient urban and artistic legacy
Archaeological excavations in Benin City, Nigeria, conducted ahead of the construction of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA), are uncovering new details about the Kingdom of…
US Flood Alert – Neighborhoods Turned into Lakes!
You Won’t Believe What Happened in This Disaster Dealing with legal matters and insurance can be confusing, but staying informed is the key to protecting yourself and…
Teotihuacan’s forgotten sacred mountain: archaeologists uncover Cerro Patlachique’s pilgrimage shrine
High above the southern edge of the Teotihuacan Valley (Mexico) rises Cerro Patlachique — a peak now shown to have served as a major pilgrimage shrine long…
Over 100 musket balls unearthed at Culloden reveal valiant last stand
More than 100 musket balls and cannon sH๏τs found in archaeological excavations at Scotland’s Culloden Battlefield are casting new light on one of the final and most…
Oldest coin ever found in Saxony: 2,200-year-old Celtic gold “Rainbow Cup” unearthed near Leipzig
A 2,200-year-old gold coin found near Gundorf, northwest of Leipzig, has been identified as the oldest coin ever discovered in Saxony. Discovered in July by certified metal…
Were Neanderthals capable of making art?
by Paul Petтιтt — The ability to make art has often been considered a hallmark of our species. Over a century ago, prehistorians even had trouble believing…
Carthaginian bronze coins seized in Norway highlight ancient trade and modern heritage challenges
In 2022, a case of cultural heritage trafficking unfolded between Tunisia and Norway, revealing how ancient artifacts remain vulnerable to illicit trade. A Tunisian man tried to…
Unbelievable footage from Jamaica as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa slams the island.
The storm is one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Heavy floodwaters swept across southwestern Jamaica, winds tore roofs off buildings and…
42,000-year-old ochre crayons reveal Neanderthals engaged in symbolic behavior
New evidence of ochre use by Neanderthals from Crimea and Ukraine indicates that these substances were used not only for practical purposes but also for symbolic or…