New study suggests money originated to facilitate long-distance trade between strangers
Scholars have argued about how money started for hundreds of years, with two main ideas attempting to explain where it came from. The first one, called the…
Eagle emblems of soldiers discovered at battlefield site in Poland
Archaeologists, led by Marcin Piotrowski from the company Gorgona, unearthed two rare eagle emblems bearing the monogram “SAR” (Stanislaus Augustus Rex), symbolizing the First Polish Republic and…
Archaeologists identify site of al-Qadisiyyah battle in Iraq
Archaeologists from Durham University in the UK and the University of Al-Qadisiyah in Iraq have successfully identified the site of the pivotal 7th-century Battle of al-Qadisiyyah. By…
Study reveals Lucy and early hominins may have used tools 3.2 million years ago
A recent study has challenged previous ᴀssumptions about early human tool use by examining the hand structure of ancient hominins, specifically the Australopithecus genus. Model of a…
1st century BCE Medusa mask mold unearthed in ancient Finziade, Sicily
Archaeologists have discovered an interesting find in Finziade’s ancient city, Licata: a mold to create masks depicting Medusa, the well-known Greek mythical creature. The substantial find provides…
Veterans and military personnel uncover Iron Age treasures beneath RAF airfield
A recent excavation at Anglesey’s RAF Valley revealed sensational Iron Age treasures. Military and veterans involved in the excavation uncovered a section of a charioteer’s chariot, a…
Ancient papyrus unveils spectacular Roman-era corruption and forgery
A recent study by an international team of researchers has revealed a 2,000-year-old corruption scandal, offering a rare glimpse into Roman judicial practices in the provinces of…
Medieval toilet reveals lost palace of England’s last Anglo-Saxon king
A team of University of Exeter and Newcastle University archaeologists has discovered what they believe to be Harold Godwinson, the last Saxon king of England’s, long-lost residence….
Rare 3rd-century Roman miniature gold lock discovered in Germany
In 2023, the licensed detectorist Constantin Fried discovered a miniaturized Roman lock during a survey of a field near Petershagen-Frille in the Minden-Lübbecke district. Recognizing its significant…
Rare pre-Viking helmet fragment discovered in Lejre, Denmark
An extraordinarily well-preserved section of a gold-plated, gemstone-encrusted helmet has been uncovered in Lejre, Denmark, providing new information about the country’s role as a seat of political…