Rare Dionysian fresco unearthed in Pompeii depicts rituals and mystery cults
Archaeologists have uncovered a new fresco in Pompeii that sheds light on ancient Dionysian mystery cults. The well-preserved painting dating back to the first century BCE, was…
Early evidence of writing found at La Peña del Castro, Spain
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking find at La Peña del Castro, an Iron Age settlement in La Ercina, León. They’ve unearthed one of the oldest known examples…
Genetic study reveals origin and diversity of Huns
The origins of the Huns, the formidable nomad warriors who changed European history in the late fourth century, have been a topic of discussion among scholars. In…
Ancient “Mosaic House” unearthed in Pergamon
Archaeologists working in the ancient city of Pergamon, close to today’s Bergama, Turkey, have found an impressive Roman-era residential complex known as the “Mosaic House.” This find,…
Lasers reveal 1,000-year-old Indigenous road near Chaco Canyon aligned with winter solstice
Researchers have found a sacred road system near Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, revealing the cosmological and spiritual significance of these ancient pathways. A team from Dartmouth…
1,300-year-old royal flush toilet from Korea’s Unified Silla period discovered
Archaeologists in South Korea have found a 1,300-year-old flush toilet system in the ruins of the Donggung Palace complex. This discovery sheds light on how people handled…
CT scans of Viking-age skulls reveal widespread disease
A new study by scientists at the University of Gothenburg has shed light on the health of Viking-age people in Sweden, showing they suffered from many infections…
2,000-year-old decapitated woman found in Irish bog identified as likely ritual sacrifice
A recent archaeological discovery in Northern Ireland has revealed that a set of well-preserved human remains discovered in a peat bog belongs to a young woman who…
Ancient jewelry made from meteorites discovered in Poland
Researchers have made a remarkable find in Poland’s Częstochowa Museum collection—several ancient ornaments made from meteoritic iron. A team of Polish and French scientists analyzed burial objects…
2,000-year-old bronze divination spoon discovered on the Isle of Man
A unique bronze spoon from 2,000 years ago, thought to have played a role in divination rituals, has been uncovered on the Isle of Man. Rob Middleton,…