2,000-year-old Roman road revealed directly under Old Kent Road in London
A major discovery has revealed a well-preserved section of Watling Street, an ancient Roman road, beneath the modern Old Kent Road in Southwark, southeast London. Archaeologists from…
Archaeologists find first evidence of familial embalming in Europe
New discoveries at Château des Milandes in Castelnaud-la-Chapelle, Dordogne, France, have revealed embalming practices in early modern Europe, historically ᴀssociated with cultures like ancient Egypt or South…
2,200-year-old Egyptian hallucinogenic rituals confirmed by vase depicting dwarf god
Researchers have uncovered the first physical evidence of hallucinogenic substances in an ancient Egyptian vase, shedding light on mysterious rituals from over 2,000 years ago. The investigation,…
Ancient Tasmanians used fire 41,000 years ago to transform their environment, study reveals
A recent study published in Science Advances uncovers that over 41,000 years ago, Tasmania’s first human inhabitants, the Palawa/Pakana people, employed fire to modify and manage their…
Ancient Aztec death whistles: the terrifying sounds and their psychological impact
Recent research has shed light on the chilling effects of ancient Aztec skull-shaped “death whistles,” instruments known for their eerie, scream-like sounds. Found in graves dating from…
5th-century amulet depicting Solomon defeating the devil found in Turkey
Archaeologists have unearthed a remarkable 1,600-year-old pendant in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis, located in the Eskipazar district of Karabük, Turkey. This rare artifact, which dates back…
Neanderthal remains discovered in Arbreda cave, Spain
Researchers have unearthed significant Neanderthal dental remains at Arbreda Cave, part of the Reclau Caves complex in the Prehistoric Caves Park of Serinyà, Girona, northeastern Spain. The…
Discovery of goat-fish petroglyph unveils Egyptian understanding of zodiac symbols
Researchers have identified a unique petroglyph in Egypt’s el-Hosh region that likely represents the zodiac sign Capricornus, a hybrid creature with the forequarters of a goat and…
2,600-year-old Phrygian inscription in Turkey deciphered
A centuries-old mystery surrounding a 2,600-year-old inscription on the Arslan Kaya (“Lion Rock”) monument in western Turkey has been resolved. Professor Mark Munn of Pennsylvania State University…
Roman villa and advanced drainage systems unearthed in Aquileia during cycling path construction
Significant archaeological discoveries have been made near Monastero, a suburban area of Aquileia in northeastern Italy, during the construction of a new cycling path along the Via…