Medieval necropolis discovered at the site of the future bus station in Bulgaria
A medieval necropolis has been unearthed at the construction site of a new bus station in Sozopol, a historic town nestled on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. The…
130,000-year-old stingray sand sculpture on South Africa’s coast may be world’s oldest-known animal art
Researchers have unveiled what they believe to be the oldest known example of human artwork depicting another animal. The object in question, initially mistaken for a symmetrical…
Hussar armor from 17th century discovered in Mikułowice, Poland
In the village of Mikułowice, Poland, a metal detectorist named Patryk Chmielewski has uncovered a partially complete set of Hussar armor. Credit: Marek Florek / Ministerstwo Nauki…
Early humans used sophisticated woodworking techniques to hunt animals, study shows
A new study, detailed in the journal PNAS, has uncovered the intricate crafting techniques employed by pre-Homo sapiens humans in crafting hunting weapons and tools. As illustrated,…
Hallaton Roman cavalry helmet recreated in stunning detail
Two replicas of a gilded silver Roman cavalry helmet have been meticulously crafted and put on display. Unearthed at an Iron Age site in Hallaton, near Market…
Young boy discovers 2,000-year-old gold Roman bracelet in field
During a routine dog walk near the village of Pagham in West SusSєx, England, 12-year-old Rowan Brannan, and his mother Amanda unexpectedly discovered a Roman cuff bracelet…
Prehistoric henge reveals Saint Guthlac’s realm and centuries-old sacred site in Lincolnshire
Archaeologists from Newcastle University, in collaboration with experts from the University of Sheffield, have recently conducted excavations near Crowland, Lincolnshire, unearthing a remarkable and multifaceted sacred landscape…
Vindelev Treasure reveals European elite network connections
A recent study, detailed in the Numismatic Chronicle, has unveiled the significant connections between the Vindelev Treasure and a network of European elites during the Migration Period….
Geometric petroglyphs in Peru may represent ancient songs from shamanic rituals
Southern Peru’s Toro Muerto, home to an extensive collection of rock art, has long puzzled researchers with its enigmatic petroglyphs. A new study published in the Cambridge…
Trove of silver coins dating back to the 1100s discovered on Visingsö, Sweden
Archaeologists from the Jönköping County Museum have uncovered a remarkable treasure trove of 170 silver coins in a grave at Brahe Church on Visingsö, a Swedish island…