Unusual cases of cranial modification discovered in Viking women
Recent archaeological studies centered on the Viking era in Scandinavia have unearthed a plethora of permanent bodily modifications, illuminating the methods through which ancient societies communicated and…
Archaeologists recover late medieval helmet off the Sicilian coast
A team of underwater archaeologists from the University of Naples has recently uncovered a late medieval helmet in the waters surrounding the serene and uninhabited island of…
Submerged prehistoric fort uncovered in Clew Bay island
A significant archaeological find has emerged from the depths of Clew Bay, off the western coast of Ireland, as reported by the Irish Independent. Clew Bay. Credit:…
Ancient Aegae reveals tomb of Macedonian hetairoi and his wife
Archaeologists have unearthed a high-status Macedonian tomb in the ancient city of Aegae, known today as Vergina, located in Imathia, Central Macedonia. Interior of the Macedonian tomb…
Ancient quarries reveal where early humans hunted elephants
Archaeological research led by Dr. Meir Finkel and Professor Ran Barkai from Tel Aviv University, claims that the proximity between extensive Paleolithic stone quarries and water sources…
Archaeologists uncover circular building with six towers from the 6th century BCE in Khorasan, Iran
Archaeologists conducting excavations in South Khorasan, Iran, have unearthed a remarkable structure dating back to the 6th century BCE. The site, named Tappe Takhchar-Abad, features an extraordinary…
Medieval necropolis discovered at the site of the future bus station in Bulgaria
A medieval necropolis has been unearthed at the construction site of a new bus station in Sozopol, a historic town nestled on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast. The…
130,000-year-old stingray sand sculpture on South Africa’s coast may be world’s oldest-known animal art
Researchers have unveiled what they believe to be the oldest known example of human artwork depicting another animal. The object in question, initially mistaken for a symmetrical…
Hussar armor from 17th century discovered in Mikułowice, Poland
In the village of Mikułowice, Poland, a metal detectorist named Patryk Chmielewski has uncovered a partially complete set of Hussar armor. Credit: Marek Florek / Ministerstwo Nauki…
Early humans used sophisticated woodworking techniques to hunt animals, study shows
A new study, detailed in the journal PNAS, has uncovered the intricate crafting techniques employed by pre-Homo sapiens humans in crafting hunting weapons and tools. As illustrated,…