Anglo-Saxon Sword Pyramid Found in England
Anglo-Saxon Sword Pyramid Found in England A gold and garnet sword pyramid lost by a Sutton Hoo-era lord “careening around the countryside” on his horse has been discovered by a metal detectorist. The Anglo-Saxon object was found in the Breckland area of Norfolk in April. Finds liaison officer Helen Geake said the garnets are Indian or …
German Museum Returns Native American Leader’s Shirt
German Museum Returns Native American Leader’s Shirt With German insтιтutions placing a renewed emphasis on the repatriation of various objects in their holdings, the Weltkulturen Museum in Frankfurt said this week that it had given the leather shirt of Chief Daniel Hollow Horn Bear (Mato He Oklogeca), of the Teton Lakota, to his great-grandson Chief …
study confirms ancient Spanish cave art was made by Neanderthals
Study confirms ancient Spanish cave art was made by Neanderthals A study of the pigments used in wall paintings in the Cueva Ardales caves in southern Spain originated from Neanderthals. The cave was discovered in 1821 when an earthquake exposed the cave entrance. In 1918, the famous prehistorian Henri Breuil visited the cave and discovered …
Has the ‘Lost City of the Gospels Finally Been Found?
Has the ‘Lost City of the Gospels Finally Been Found? Excavations this summer on the northeastern shore of the Sea of Galilee have uncovered what may be evidence of the ancient city, Bethsaida-Julias, home to three of Jesus’ apostles: Peter, Andrew, and Philip (John 1:44; 12:21). It was also a location for Jesus’ ministry (Mark …
Doggerland: Lost ‘Atlantis’ of the North Sea gives up its ancient secrets | Neanderthals
Doggerland: Lost ‘Atlantis’ of the North Sea gives up its ancient secrets | Neanderthals The idea of a “lost Atlantis” under the North Sea connecting Britain by land to continental Europe had been imagined by HG Wells in the late 19th century, with evidence of human inhabitation of the forgotten world following in 1931 when …
2,400-year-old fruit baskets from Thonis-Heracleion found off the coast of Egypt
2,400-year-old fruit baskets from Thonis-Heracleion found off the coast of Egypt Wicker baskets filled with fruit that have survived from the 4th century BC and hundreds of ancient ceramic artefacts and bronze treasures have been discovered in the submerged ruins of the near-legendary city of Thonis-Heracleion off the coast of Egypt. They have lain untouched …
Ljubljana Marshes Wheel: The Oldest Known Wheel in the World
Ljubljana Marshes Wheel: The Oldest Known Wheel in the World According to history books, the wheel was ‘invented’ in ancient Mesopotamia, around 3500 BCE and possibly as early as 4000 BCE. However, the oldest and largest wheel on Earth was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia. The wheel dates back around 5,300 years, but could possibly be even …
Egypt Reveals History-Changing Discovery of 3,000-Year Old Mummies, Temple and Book of the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ at Saqqara
Egypt Reveals “History-Changing” Discovery of 3,000-Year Old Mummies, Temple and Book of the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ at Saqqara As early as January, Egypt has already announced the first major discovery of the year in the ancient treasure throve we know as the Saqqara necropolis. We all remember October and November last year when more than 150 ancient …
In the middle of Egypt’s desert, there is a Valley of Whales which is millions of years old
In the middle of Egypt’s desert, there is a Valley of Whales which is millions of years old There is an ancient Egyptian desert, once a vast ocean, that guards the secret of one of the most remarkable transformations in the evolution of life on planet Earth. Egypt is known as the land of Pyramids, Pharaohs, and …
The six-foot-one Pharaoh who could be the world’s oldest case of Gigantism
The six foot one Pharaoh who could be the world’s oldest case of Gigantism The supposed remains of Sa-Nakht, a pharaoh of ancient Egypt, maybe the oldest known human giant, a new study finds. Myths abound with stories of giants, from the frost and fire giants of Norse legends to the тιтans who warred with …