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…
Viking silver treasures from the Burray Hoard go on display at Orkney Museum
Over seventy artifacts from the internationally renowned Burray Hoard will go on display for the first time at the Orkney Museum from Saturday, November 1, thanks to…
Hellenistic sanctuary and rare Bronze Age artifacts discovered in Italy’s Pertosa-Auletta Caves
Archaeologists have uncovered a Hellenistic-era cult structure and additional sections of a Bronze Age pile dwelling in the Pertosa-Auletta Caves of southern Italy. Located in the Salerno…
DNA from Crimea reveals Neanderthals migrated thousands of kilometers into Asia
Archaeologists have discovered solid genetic evidence linking western European Neanderthals with those who lived thousands of kilometers to the east in Siberia, casting new light on their…
This Creature Was Buried in Ice for 30,000 Years
The Beast Beneath the Ice — Echoes of a Forgotten Epoch It was early morning when the wind howled across the frozen tundra, carrying with it a…
4,000 Year Old ‘Ancient Vehicles’ Found in Peru
The Golden Aeronauts — Relics of the Sky Gods In the dim glow of museum lights, the small golden figures glimmer as if alive. Each one no…