30 Roman engraved gems discovered at Hadrian’s Wall bathhouse site
During an archaeological excavation near Hadrian’s Wall in England, researchers have made an intriguing discovery: 2000-year-old engraved gems found in the drain of a Roman bathhouse. Credit:…
Giant 2.3-meter dakoken sword unearthed In Japan
Japanese archaeologists have unearthed a colossal sword, measuring an impressive 2.3 meters in length, during excavations at the Tomiomaruyama burial mound, approximately 40 kilometers south of Kyoto….
Harpole Treasure reveals medieval garnet on unique silver cross
A large garnet was discovered in the center of a “unique” silver cross unearthed by archaeologists at an ancient burial site, BBC News reported. Credit: MOLA It’s the latest…
Archaeologists may have found Egypt’s oldest and most complete mummy
Archaeologists uncovered what they believe to be the “oldest” and “most complete” mummy ever discovered in Egypt. The 4300-year-old mummy was discovered at the bottom of a…
Detectorist finds Tudor gold pendant linked to Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon
A Metal detectorist found a gold pendant and chain inscribed with Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon’s initials. Charlie Clarke had only been metal…
Archaeologists discovered surprising mummy ingredients in Egypt
Scientists have uncovered the substances and concoctions ancient Egyptians used to mummify the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ, from the remnants of an embalming workshop. Vessels from an ancient Egyptian embalming…
Neanderthals hunted and butchered straight-tusked elephants 125,000 years ago
Around 125,000 years ago, Neanderthals gathered on the muddy shores of a lake in east-central Germany to hunt enormous elephants. They used sharp stone tools to harvest…
Research team identifies oldest bone spear point In the Americas
A team of researchers led by a Texas A&M University professor has identified the Manis bone projectile point as the oldest bone weapon ever discovered in the…
Site of ancient Egyptian ‘Great Revolt’ recorded on Rosetta Stone unearthed in Egypt
An excavation at Tell Timai in northern Egypt has unearthed evidence of a battleground fought over between the ancient Egyptians and the Ptolemaic Kingdom, which is mentioned…
Native Americans Mined Copper on a Large Scale 6,000 Years Ago
Copper’s allure has endured for millennia. Both ancient and modern mines for the extremely useful metal abound in North America’s Lake Superior region; long before modern miners…