Archaeologists uncover lost Indigenous NE Florida settlement of Sarabay
Archaeologists uncover lost Indigenous NE Florida settlement of Sarabay The University of North Florida archaeology team is now fairly confident they have located the lost Indigenous northeast Florida community of Sarabay, a settlement mentioned in both French and Spanish documents dating to the 1560s but had not been discovered until now. The type and amounts …
13-foot-long ‘Book of the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ’ scroll found in burial shaft in Egypt
13-foot-long ‘Book of the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ’ scroll found in burial shaft in Egypt Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a cache of treasures—including more than 50 wooden sarcophagi, a funerary temple dedicated to an Old Kingdom queen and a 13-foot-long Book of the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ scroll—at the Saqqara necropolis, a vast burial ground south of Cairo, according to …
DNA shows Scythian warrior mummy was a 13-year-old girl
DNA shows Scythian warrior mummy was a 13-year-old girl The story of a clan of warrior women was formed in Greek mythology during a time when there were ancient gods, warriors, and rulers. These powerful female combatants from Asia Minor said to be daughters of the gods, have captured people’s imaginations for ages and continue …
1,800-year-old Roman Chariot with horses found buried in Croatia
1,800-year-old Roman Chariot with horses found buried in Croatia In Croatia, archaeologists discovered the fossilized remnants of a Roman chariot that had been buried with two horses as part of a burial ritual. A large burial chamber for an ‘extremely wealthy family’ was found in which the carriage with what appears to be two horses …
9,000-Year-Old Obsidian Tools Found at Bottom of Lake Huron
9,000-Year-Old Obsidian Tools Found at Bottom of Lake Huron Obsidian, or volcanic glᴀss, is a prized raw material for knappers, both ancient and modern, with its lustrous appearance, predictable flaking, and resulting razor-sharp edges. As such, it was used and traded widely throughout much of human history. Obsidian from the Rocky Mountains and the West …
British teacher finds long-lost relative: 9,000-year-old man
British teacher finds long-lost relative: 9,000-year-old man Adrian Targett visited the home of a close relative yesterday. He had to put on Wellington boots because the floor is muddy. The relative was not in. Hardly surprising: he died 9,000 years ago. But there is no doubt: Mr Targett, a 42-year-old history teacher in Cheddar, Somerset, …
In Italy, a giant water tank has been linked to prehistoric rituals.
In Italy, a giant water tank has been linked to prehistoric rituals. The Noceto Vasca Votiva is a unique wood structure that was unearthed on a small hill in northern Italy in 2005. Built primarily of oak and slightly larger than a backyard swimming pool, the exact purpose of the in-ground structure has remained a …
Is this the rock that proves Vikings did discover America?
Is this the rock that proves Vikings did discover America? They are infamous for terrorising the coastlines of Europe in their distinctive longships, but the Vikings may be able to claim another victory over their medieval neighbours. New evidence has been uncovered that suggests the Vikings may have discovered North America nearly 500 years before …
Fossil child skull from 2.2 million years ago reveals how humans out-smarted the other great apes – and the key is the soft heads of our babies
Fossil child skull from 2.2 million years ago reveals how humans out-smarted the other great apes – and the key is the soft heads of our babies A fossil more than two million years old could help explain why man became so brainy. The Taung fossil, an early hominid that was discovered in South Africa …
1.8-million-year-old skull shakes mankind’s family tree
1.8-million-year-old skull shakes mankind’s family tree According to experts, the discovery eight years ago of a 1.8-million-year-old human ancestor’s skull found underneath a medieval Georgian village suggests our family tree may have fewer branches than some believe, scientists say. The skull, along with other partial remains previously found at the rural site, offers a glimpse …