Mysterious floor made from bones found in the Netherlands
A fascinating discovery has emerged from the Achterdam district in Alkmaar, Netherlands, where archaeologists uncovered an unusual 15th-century floor partially constructed from animal bones. The find was…
Rare medieval relics, including saintly figures, unearthed at Berlin’s Molkenmarkt
Archaeologists at Berlin’s Molkenmarkt, the city’s oldest square, have unearthed a trove of medieval artifacts that shed light on the religious practices and beliefs of the Late…
Ancient brooches, wine jugs, and a bone pen found in Celtic settlement in Germany
Archaeological excavations conducted by the State Office for Monument Preservation (LAD) within the Stuttgart Regional Council between August and October 2024 near Altenburg, Germany, have revealed significant…
Early Iron Age bull figurines unearthed near Halych, Ukraine
Archaeologists in western Ukraine have uncovered two clay bull figurines dating back to the Early Iron Age near the Metropolitan Chambers in Krylos, a historic village close…
Fragment of ‘lost’ score from 500 years ago found in Scotland
A fragment of a musical score found in the Aberdeen Breviary of 1510, Scotland’s first full-length printed book, has shed light on the sound of pre-Reformation music….
Rare terracotta warrior commander unearthed at First Emperor’s mausoleum
Archaeologists at the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang in Xi’an’s Lintong District, China, have uncovered a terracotta warrior believed to represent a senior military commander. This significant…
Over 6,000 pieces of fish-scale armor unearthed in Marquis of Haihun’s tomb in China
Archaeologists have unearthed over 6,000 pieces of fish-scale armor in the tomb of Liu He, Marquis of Haihun, located in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China, showcasing advanced craftsmanship…
Archaeologists uncover 7,000-year-old settlement near Prague during road construction
Archaeological excavations along the planned route of the Prague Ring Road near Nupaky in Central Bohemia, Czech Republic, have uncovered a treasure trove of historical artifacts spanning…
Scientists reveal diet of early Neolithic farmers in Scandinavia: water and gruel, not bread
Recent research into a 5,500-year-old Neolithic settlement on the Danish island of Funen challenges long-standing ᴀssumptions about early agricultural diets. This site, ᴀssociated with the Funnel Beaker…
New study reveals rare Christian tattoo in medieval Nubia
A recent study published in Antiquity has unveiled a rare and significant discovery from the Ghazali Monastery Cemetery in Sudan: a tattoo bearing Christian symbols on the…