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…
Syphilis originated in the Americas and spread to Europe through colonialism, ancient DNA reveals
The origins of syphilis, a Sєxually transmitted infection that devastated Europe during the late 15th century, have puzzled researchers for decades. A new study, published in Nature,…
Stonehenge may have been built to unite early British farming communities
Recent findings reveal that Stonehenge, the iconic Neolithic monument on Salisbury Plain, may have been constructed as a symbol of unity among Britain’s early farming communities. This…