1,900 years ago: Terrified mother and child’s final moments preserved in ash after Pompeii volcano blast
1,900 years ago: Terrified mother and child’s final moments preserved in ash after Pompeii volcano blast Having been buried in ash for over 1,900 years, this tragic story of what seems to be a child on the belly of its terrified mother is a step closer to being unveiled in this disturbing image. In 79 …
Britain’s secret treasure trove of stone age rock art
Britain’s secret treasure trove of stone age rock art They have been found where the earth meets the sky, high up on the moorlands of northern England, a mysterious series of strange and ancient carvings hewn into the rocks and boulders. More than 100 elaborate carvings dating back thousands of years have been discovered on …
Possible Bronze Age Burials Unearthed in Ireland
Possible Bronze Age Burials Unearthed in Ireland At the excavation site of a new community hospital in the Sheil District, Ballyshannon, several finds from the Bronze Period have been discovered. In the course of archaeological research, a large capstone was found last week. It comprises a large flat sandstone boulder complete with rock art in …
One of Scotland’s great mysteries: the 5,200 years old carved stone balls
One of Scotland’s great mysteries: the 5,200 years old carved stone balls Scottish carved stone balls are a mysterious class of artefacts, and scientists have been the subject of much speculation by scientists over the years. In all, more than 500 stone balls were collected, the largest to fit neatly into the palm of the …
1.8-million-year-old skull gives a glimpse of our evolution
1.8-million-year-old skull gives a glimpse of our evolution The finding of a 1.8 million-year-old skull from a human ancestor found in a medieval Georgian village is a dramatic example of early evolution and shows that our ancestral tree has fewer branches than some believe, researchers say. The fossil is the most complete pre-human skull uncovered. …
When the Smithsonian discovered an ancient Egyptian colony in the Grand Canyon
When the Smithsonian discovered an ancient Egyptian colony in the Grand Canyon At 277 miles (445 kilometers) long, up to 18 miles (28 kilometers) wide, and 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) deep, the Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring places in the United States. The Hopi Indians believe it is the gateway …
400-year-old underground complex found in the Grand Canyon
400-year-old underground complex found in the Grand Canyon Courtesy & Full Credit: The National Reporter A group of hikers who had been exploring a virtually untouched area of the Grand Canyon happened upon an opening in the side of the canyon wall last July. Peter Marlington and his friends had discovered the entrance to an …
7,000-Year-old Horned Face Image found Under Ancient Polish Home
7,000-Year-old Horned Face Image found Under Ancient Polish Home In the area of a large, prehistoric settlement populated by a group identified by specialists as the Linear Pottery culture, the discovery in Biskupice was completed. Marta Korczyńska, Field Work Chief at the Insтιтute of Botany of the Polish Academy of Sciences said: “The fragments of …
Archaeologists say they’ve found a mᴀssive underground structure that could be four times the size of Stonehenge
Archaeologists say they’ve found a mᴀssive underground structure that could be four times the size of Stonehenge Archaeologists have confirmed that the ruins of a significant, modern prehistoric stone monument, buried less than 3 kilometres (186 miles) from Stonehenge have been identified. The site is 15 times the size of Stonehenge. The Stonehenge Hidden Landscapes Project team – …
8th-Century A.D. Rock-Cut Temple Revealed in India
8th-Century A.D. Rock-Cut Temple Revealed in India On the banks of the Arjuna River at Sivakasi ‘s M Pudhupatti village in India, a three-chambered rock-covered temple, believed to be 1,200 years old, has been identified. The building, cut in the side of a limestone rock, was riddled with thickets and debris until a week ago …