Earliest use of psychoactive plant ‘harmal’ uncovered in ancient Arabia for health and healing
Archaeologists have uncovered the earliest known evidence of the use of the medical and psychoactive plant Peganum harmala, also referred to as Syrian rue or harmal, for…
New study debunks Roman mᴀssacre myth at Maiden Castle, Britain’s iconic ‘war cemetery’
A new archaeological report by Bournemouth University (BU) is redrafting one of the most important pages of British history. Long believed to be the location of a…
18th-century brᴀss eagle found in Polish forest may link to Kościuszko Uprising
An archaeological discovery made recently in the Chełm Forest District of eastern Poland uncovered a rare and historically significant military artifact believed to have belonged to the…
High-tech deep ocean mission unveils never-before-seen images of lost WWI submarine
In a remarkable blend of cutting-edge technology, historical curiosity, and deep-sea exploration, a recent expedition has uncovered the most detailed imagery ever captured of the USS F-1…
Sєx workers in medieval brothel: infant burial reveals unexpected maternal care
A recently released study is offering a poignant and thought-provoking glimpse into life inside a 14th-century brothel in Aalst, Belgium. Far from the stereotypical tales of neglect…
Rare winged Roman goddess statue unearthed near Hadrian’s Wall at Vindolanda
A rare stone relief of Victoria, the Roman goddess of victory, has been unearthed at Vindolanda, a Roman fort south of the famous Hadrian’s Wall. The relief…
Ancient gold ring from Second Temple period unearthed in Jerusalem’s City of David
A 2,300-year-old gold ring set with a polished red garnet stone was uncovered in the City of David in Jerusalem, shedding more light on the wealth and…
Rare facial tattoos discovered on 800-year-old South American mummy
A recent discovery from the Museum of Anthropology and Ethnography at the University of Turin introduced new data on South American tattooing practices during ancient times. Right…
Mexican archaeologists discover offering of human sacrifices at Pozo de Ibarra
Archaeologists from the National Insтιтute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered an offering of human sacrifices dating back to the pre-Hispanic era in the Mexican town…
First Iron Age children’s funerary building in Oman
A team from Sultan Qaboos University in Oman, in collaboration with experts from Sorbonne University, has unearthed a remarkable children’s funerary building dating back to the Iron…