New study reveals the hidden role of the Milky Way in Egyptian mythology
A new study published in the Journal of Astronomical History and Heritage has unveiled a captivating link between the ancient Egyptian sky goddess Nut and our galaxy,…
Stunning Roman frescoes of mythological characters uncovered in Pompeii
Archaeologists at the renowned archaeological site of Pompeii have unearthed a collection of remarkably well-preserved frescoes within a banqueting hall known as the “Black Room.” The fresco…
Study suggests Neolithic women in Europe were tied up and buried alive in ritual sacrifices
A recent study has unveiled a disturbing trend of sacrificial murders spanning over 2,000 years. The research, published in Science Advances, delves into the horrible tradition of…
Unique bronze fitting depicting Alexander the Great unearthed in Denmark
During a routine metal detector survey on the Danish island of Zealand near the city of Ringsted, amateur archaeologists Finn Ibsen and Lars Danielsen uncovered a small…
Tomb of noblewoman dating back 3,000 years unearthed in China
Archaeologists in North China’s Shanxi Province have unearthed the tomb of a noblewoman dating back approximately 3,000 years. Designated as M1033 and located within the Dahekou cemetery…
Ancient Roman settlement unearthed in Gebenstorf, Switzerland
Archaeologists in the Steinacher area of Gebenstorf, Canton of Aargau, have uncovered a Roman settlement much larger than previously believed. The discovery comes ahead of a major…
Traces of Kraków Fortress uncovered during construction of the bypᴀss
Archaeologists working on the construction site of the S52 express road, specifically the Northern Kraków Bypᴀss, have uncovered remnants of the Austrian Kraków Fortress, dating back to…
Megathrust earthquakes shaped Teotihuacan’s architectural evolution and its decline
A new study, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, suggests that a series of megathrust earthquakes may have significantly impacted the architectural development and eventual downfall…
300-year-old prosthesis of gold, silver, and wool helps 18th-century man live with cleft palate in Poland
Archaeologists excavating the Church of St. Francis of ᴀssisi in Krakow, Poland, have unearthed a 300-year-old medical prosthesis designed to ᴀssist a man with a cleft palate….
Genomic study reveals ice age lineage of Blackfoot Confederacy
A DNA study, led by members of the Blackfoot Confederacy and researchers from various U.S. universities, reveals that the Blackfoot Confederacy shares a genetic heritage dating back…