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…
Location of Alexander the Great’s Granicus battlefield identified
After decades of research and exploration, archaeologists have identified the exact location of the Battle of the Granicus, one of Alexander the Great’s most significant victories. Fought…
400-year-old military helmet unearthed in Visegrád during archaeological excavation
Archaeologists excavating the historic Visegrád Citadel in Hungary have uncovered an extraordinary cache of artifacts that feature evidence of the intense sieges and military history of the…