Archaeologists start search for Viking Great Army camp
A dig is taking place in Northumberland with hopes of discovering a Viking Great Army camp, BBC News reported The dig’s leader, Dr Jane Kershaw from Oxford University, believes…
44 Byzantine-era solid gold coins discovered in ancient Caesarea Philippi
A trove of Byzantine-era gold coins has been unearthed within the confines of a stone wall, suggesting a clandestine hiding place for this historical treasure. The discovery,…
DNA extracted from sediments sheds light on the use of plants by humans in the Paleolithic Age
An international research team led by the University of Oslo extracted and analyzed plant DNA from the sediments of Armenia’s “Aghitu-3” cave. The cave was used as…
Every MCU Cameo In Captain America: Brave New World
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Captain America: Brave New World. Like many MCU movies, Captain America: Brave New World kept some cameos under wraps until the…
Indigenous carved boab trees in north-west Australia
A collaborative effort between researchers and a group of First Nations Australians is underway to document ancient art found in the bark of Australia’s boab trees. In…
Secrets Preserved in the Skin of Dakota the ‘Dino Mummy’
Dakota the “dino mummy” has captivated paleontologists and the public since part of the fossil was first untombed in North Dakota with some of its skin preserved….
Remains of 240 people found beneath old Pembrokeshire department store in Wales
The remains of more than 240 people, including approximately 100 children, have been discovered beneath an old department store in Pembrokeshire within the remnants of a medieval…
“Whose Hair Am I Wearing Today?”: Star Wars Canon Makes Hayden Christensen’s Surreal Anakin Skywalker Story Surprisingly Romantic
This hilarious real-life story about Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman surprisingly has a connection to Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala’s relationship in Star Wars canon—and it’s actually…
Mᴀssive ancient Roman mosaic unearthed in Syria
Syria uncovered a large intact mosaic from the Roman era, describing it as the most significant archaeological discovery since the country’s conflict began 11 years ago. Credit:…
Neanderthals and modern humans may have overlapped, shared culture in Western Europe
At some time in prehistory, modern humans and Neanderthals met—and made love. But how long and where the two species interbred has remained a mystery. Credit: Yuliya…