Archaeologists identify Zagros Mountains as likely place for Neanderthal and Homo Sapiens interbreeding
According to a study published in Scientific Reports, a team of archaeologists has identified the Zagros Mountains as a likely area where interbreeding between Neanderthals and anatomically…
5th-century millefiori glᴀss plaques discovered in ancient Andriake
Archaeologists have unearthed millefiori glᴀss plaques dating back to the 5th century CE at the ancient port city of Andriake, located in the Demre district of Antalya,…
50,000-year-old Neanderthal bone spear found in Spain reveals crafting mastery
Researchers from the Catalan Insтιтute of Human Paleoecology and Social Evolution (IPHES-CERCA) unearthed a 50,000-year-old spearhead made from a horse bone at the Abric Romaní archaeological site…
16,000-year-old intact skeleton and stone tools discovered in Malaysian caves
Malaysian archaeologists have uncovered over a dozen prehistoric burials in the limestone caves of Nenggiri Valley, located approximately 135 miles (215 kilometers) north of Kuala Lumpur. These…
Archaeologists and veterans uncover grim reality of the Battle of Waterloo at Mont-Saint-Jean
A recent excavation at Mont-Saint-Jean farm near Waterloo has uncovered a grisly reminder of the Battle of Waterloo, one of Europe’s bloodiest conflicts. Led by the organization…
Medieval vampire burial unearthed in Chełm, Poland
In a recent archaeological excavation on Góra Chełmska in Chełm, Poland, a mysterious burial site has been uncovered, sparking renewed interest in medieval beliefs about the supernatural….
New Neanderthal remains unearthed in France reveal previously undescribed lineage
A fossilized Neanderthal skeleton unearthed in France’s Rhône Valley may belong to a previously unknown lineage, challenging long-held beliefs about the extinction of Neanderthals. Thorin’s remains were…
1,100-year-old Viking silver bracelet hoard discovered on Norwegian farmstead
Archaeologists from the University of Stavanger’s Archaeological Museum have uncovered a remarkable Viking treasure hoard in the Hjelmeland municipality, Norway. The silver treasure was discovered exactly where…
Madagascar’s enigmatic rock-cut architecture suggests Zoroastrian origins
In the remote Isalo Mᴀssif in southern Madagascar, at a site called Teniky, an international team of researchers has uncovered a unique rock-cut architectural complex that has…
Archaeologists study submerged Nabataean temple off the cost of Pozzuoli, Italy
In 2023, archaeologists conducting an underwater survey at the ancient Roman port of Puteoli, now modern-day Pozzuoli in Italy, uncovered the submerged remains of a Nabataean temple….