Large-Scale Trade in Herring Dates to the Viking Age
Large-Scale Trade in Herring Dates to the Viking Age Historians have believed extensive herring trade started around the year 1200 AD, later controlled by the Hanseatic League. Now, a new study shows that it was already established in the Viking Age. “We found that this trade existed already around 800 AD, 400 years earlier, which …
Croatia’s Roman City of Ridit Investigated
Croatia’s Roman City of Ridit Investigated The ancient building has mᴀssive walls and a rectangular outline (approx. 20 x 10 m). Georadar images show the frame of the entrance, according to scientists most likely in the form of relics of a colonnade. The foundations were discovered under and next to the Church of St. Daniel …
19th-Century Farmer’s Cottage Uncovered in Iceland
19th-Century Farmer’s Cottage Uncovered in Iceland Archaeologists have unearthed a cottage near Úlfarsfell, a mountain and popular walking area between Reykjavík and Mosfellsbær. The discovery was made during exploratory excavations made preceding the construction of the shopping centre. According to Icelandic law, an archaeological investigation must be conducted before construction and any finds registered with …
Rare golden sword pommel acquired by a Scottish museum
Rare golden sword pommel acquired by a Scottish museum An “exceptionally rare” gold sword pommel discovered by a metal detectorist near Stirling has been acquired by National Museums Scotland. The pommel, which is about 1,300 years old, was found in 2019 and was declared to the Scottish Treasure Trove unit. The gold decoration which would …
Mummified Baby From Centuries Ago May Have Died From Lack of Sunlight
Mummified Baby From Centuries Ago May Have Died From Lack of Sunlight For centuries, the crypt of one of the oldest aristocratic families in Austria has preserved a tragic secret. A boy, perhaps no older than a year or two in age, who died not from a lack of food, or injury. But for a …
A camera left in the Yukon by a legendary explorer in 1937 is found 85 years later
A camera left in the Yukon by a legendary explorer in 1937 is found 85 years later In 1937, legendary mountaineers Bradford Washburn and Robert Bates were exploring Canada’s frigid Yukon region when they had to abandon their gear in order to quickly escape. Nearly 85 years later, the cache of gear they left behind …
Frontal Sinuses in Hominin Skulls May Offer Clues to Evolution
Frontal Sinuses in Hominin Skulls May Offer Clues to Evolution Sinuses can provide insight into how ancient human skulls changed over time. While their function remains uncertain, the sinuses offer a new way of looking at human evolution. The changing shape of the frontal sinuses is helping to reveal more about how modern humans, and …
Lidar Survey Reveals Urban Sprawl of Ancient Maya City
Lidar Survey Reveals Urban Sprawl of Ancient Maya City Following years of research, Dr. Kathryn Reese-Taylor, PhD, professor in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at UCalgary, as well as her team of international colleagues, has used lidar (light detection and ranging) to help uncover more secrets of the enormous ancient Maya city of Calakmul. …
Rare 1,000-Year-Old Viking Wooden Bowl Found By Young Boy
Rare 1,000-Year-Old Viking Wooden Bowl Found By Young Boy To most children finding something unusual and unexpected is a joy, but discovering a precious, rare ancient artefact must be a memory for a lifetime! One can only guess what goes through the mind of the youngster who has unearthed a rare 1,000-year-old bowl from the …
Unexpected Discovery Of Two Viking Swords In Upright Position In Sweden
Unexpected Discovery Of Two Viking Swords In Upright Position In Sweden It does not happen very often that archaeologists find Viking swords. Swords were extremely important to ancient Vikings, but these weapons were expensive to produce, and only the richest warriors and chiefs could afford a sword. As previously explained on AncientPages.com, the loss of a sword …