Roman wooden water pipe unearthed beneath the Belgian city of Leuven
In a rare discovery, archaeologists working in Leuven, Belgium, unearthed a Roman-era wooden water pipe that was remarkably preserved from the Roman imperial period, dating back between…
Ancient wooden spears found in Germany were likely made by Neanderthals 200,000 years ago, study reveals
A set of prehistoric wooden spears found over two decades ago in Schöningen, Germany—then estimated to be between 300,000 and 400,000 years old—may be as young as…
Rare Dacian stonemason’s tool kit unearthed in Romanian quarry
An amazing archaeological discovery in Romania is throwing new light on the advanced stoneworking skills of the Dacians, an ancient civilization that thrived in the Carpathian region…
5,500-year-old Küsterberg megalithic tomb restored in Germany
A 5,500-year-old megalithic tomb has been brought back to life in the heart of Germany’s Saxony-Anhalt region. Located in the forest near Haldensleben, the Küsterberg tomb—one of…
Ancient Roman baths transformed into early Christian church unearthed near Rome
Archaeologists at the Villa di Sette Bᴀssi on Rome’s southeast rim have found evidence of a deep transformation that occurred in Late Antiquity: a Roman bath complex,…
Chopped-up human remains in Guatemala’s ‘blood cave’ reveal ancient Maya sacrificial rituals
In a flooded cave in the north of Guatemala, archaeologists discovered gruesome evidence of human sacrifice rituals among the ancient Maya. Under the ancient city of Dos…
New study uncovers vast obsidian trade networks of the Aztec Empire
A recent study by Tulane University and Mexico’s Proyecto Templo Mayor has revealed new information regarding the complex obsidian trade networks of the Mexica, popularly referred to…
Roman coin hoard discovered by Romanian metal detectorist is among the country’s largest
A Romanian metal detectorist has uncovered a vast hoard of ancient Roman silver coins near the village of Letca Veche, about 25 miles southwest of Bucharest. The…
Pregnancy in the Viking Age: new study reveals hidden power, politics, and social inequality
A groundbreaking new study has found that pregnancy in the Viking period was far more complex, politicized, and socially significant than previously ᴀssumed. The research, published in…
4,000-year-old cemeteries and rock art reveal forgotten ritual landscape of Morocco’s Tangier Peninsula
Archaeologists working in Morocco’s Tangier Peninsula have uncovered a lush and previously underappreciated prehistoric landscape filled with ancient cemeteries, rock art, and standing stones that together present…