New Discovery Reveals Why And When The Sahara Desert Was Green
New Discovery Reveals Why And When The Sahara Desert Was Green A pioneering study has shed new light on North African humid periods that have occurred over the past 800,000 years and explains why the Sahara Desert was periodically green. The research, published in Nature Communications, showed periodic wet phases in the Sahara were driven …
The Wonders of Prachov Rocks | A Bohemian Adventure
Tucked away in the heart of Bohemia, a breathtaking natural wonder awaits your exploration: the Prachov Rocks. These remarkable sandstone formations, shaped over eons by the forces of nature, have beckoned curious souls, adventure seekers, and nature lovers for generations.
8,000-year-old Cave paintings found in Türkiye’s İnkaya Cave depict life and death
8,000-year-old Cave paintings found in Türkiye’s İnkaya Cave depict life and death A number of cave paintings dating back some 8,000 years have been found in İnkaya cave in the Marmara province of Balıkesir during a field study conducted by ᴀssociate Prof. Dr. Derya Yalçıklı from Çanakkale (18th March) University, in 2015. During the same …
Ancient Footprints Offer Evidence Humans Wore Shoes 148,000 Years Ago
Ancient Footprints Offer Evidence Humans Wore Shoes 148,000 Years Ago A new analysis of ancient footprints in South Africa suggests that the humans who made these tracks might have been wearing hard-soled sandals. Ichnological evidence from three palaeosurfaces on the Cape Coast, in conjunction with a neoichnological study, suggests that humans may indeed have worn …
Europe’s oldest known village teetered on stilts over a Balkan lake 8,000 years ago
Europe’s oldest known village teetered on stilts over a Balkan lake 8,000 years ago Archaeologists in the Balkans have discovered the likely remains of an 8,000-year-old village built out over an ancient lake — the earliest-known village of any kind in Europe. The lake, located on the border between Albania and North Macedonia, holds hundreds …
‘It’s a dream’: 4 Roman swords likely stolen as war booty 1,900 years ago discovered in Israeli cave
‘It’s a dream’: 4 Roman swords likely stolen as war booty 1,900 years ago discovered in Israeli cave Archaeologists in Israel have discovered four well-preserved 1,900-year-old Roman swords lodged in a crevice inside a cave in the Judaean Desert — weapons that rebel Jewish forces likely seized in battle and later hid. Of the four …
2,700-year-old ‘extremely well preserved’ skeleton found in fortress in Turkey may be an earthquake victim
2,700-year-old ‘extremely well preserved’ skeleton found in fortress in Turkey may be an earthquake victim Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed the skeleton of an elite individual who may have met an untimely death during an earthquake in the region 2,700 years ago. Wearing jewelry and surrounded by weapons and artifacts, such as a double-sided inscription, …
Astonishing discovery in Kazakhstan: Bronze Age girl buried with more than 150 animal ankle bones
Astonishing discovery in Kazakhstan: Bronze Age girl buried with more than 150 animal ankle bones Archaeologists in eastern Kazakhstan have unearthed a Bronze Age burial mound of a girl surrounded by various grave goods in the Ainabulak-Temirsu Necropolis. The young girl was laid to rest with a number of peculiar grave goods, including 180 animal …
Archaeologists in Norway found an arrow that was likely trapped in ice for 4,000 years
Archaeologists in Norway found an arrow that was likely trapped in ice for 4,000 years Archaeologists in Norway discovered an arrow shaft that appears to be from the Stone Age, meaning it is approximately 4,000 years old. The discovery was made on the side of Mount Lauvhøe, which stands at just over 6,500 feet in …
Discover the Enchanting History of Belair Gate Lodge
Located at the historic entry to Belair , one of the largest estates in Newport, you would be greeted by this charming stone building, the Belair Gate Lodge.