The real utopia: This ancient civilisation thrived without war
The real utopia: This ancient civilisation thrived without war Many believe the idea of a utopian society is an impossible fantasy. But there may have been one mysterious, ancient group of people that was able to fulfil the dream of life without conflict or rulers. Remains of the Indus civilisation, which flourished from 2600 to …
2,700-year-old leather armour proves technology transfer happened in antiquity
2,700-year-old leather armor proves technology transfer happened in antiquity Researchers at the University of Zurich have investigated a unique leather scale armour found in the tomb of a horse rider in Northwest China. Design and construction details of the armour indicate that it originated in the Neo-ᴀssyrian Empire between the 6th and 8th centuries BCE …
Egyptian pharaoh’s 3,500-year-old mummy gets unwrapped digitally for the first time
Egyptian pharaoh’s 3,500-year-old mummy gets unwrapped digitally for first time The mummified body of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh has been studied for the first time in millennia after being digitally “unwrapped”. The mummy of AmenH๏τep I, who ruled from 1525 to 1504 BC, was found at a site in Deir el-Bahari 140 years ago. But …
Possible World War II Wreckage Uncovered in Sicily
Possible World War II Wreckage Uncovered in Sicily An archaeological dig in Sicily has uncovered traces of a lost World War II American heavy bomber sH๏τ down in 1943, and possible human remains that could lead to the identification of five airmen whose bodies were never recovered. The six-week dig that ended this week was …
Thousands of bones discovered in Vatican crypt in search for missing teenager
Thousands of bones discovered in Vatican crypt in search for missing teenager Bones were collected from the depths of the Vatican Saturday, the latest effort to solve the mystery of a 15-year-old girl who vanished 36 years ago. Representatives of the family of Emanuela Orlandi, who has been searching for the girl since she went …
Archaeology breakthrough after human remains found in the 2,000-year-old Aztec pyramid
Archaeology breakthrough after human remains found in 2,000-year-old Aztec pyramid The ancient Aztec civilisation has captured the imagination and intrigue of millions of people across the world. At one point, they were among the most advanced humans on the planet, leading the way in both fields of science and medicine. They built great cities for hundreds of thousands …
Archaeology breakthrough: 3,600-year-old ‘time capsule’ exposes ancient disaster
Archaeology breakthrough: 3,600-year-old ‘time capsule’ exposes ancient disaster The time capsule was preserved by the volcanic eruption of Santorini that rocked the Mediterranean and changed the course of history. It now may be the first instance of physical remains unearthed from among one of the tens of thousands of people who likely perished. The international …
Neanderthal Hand Axe Results in Steppe Mammoth Graveyard
Neanderthal Hand Axe Results in Steppe Mammoth Graveyard Archaeologists have unearthed the skeletons of five prehistoric mammoths at a site ‘where cave-dwellers dined 215,000 years ago after finding a Neanderthal axe in a Cotswolds field. Experts discovered the remains of five of the animals – two adults, two juveniles and an infant – at a …
A large Roman fort built by Caligula discovered near Amsterdam
A large Roman fort built by Caligula discovered near Amsterdam A large Roman fort believed to have played a key role in the successful invasion of Britain in AD43 has been discovered on the Dutch coast. A Roman legion of “several thousand” battle-ready soldiers were stationed in Velsen, 20 miles from Amsterdam, on the banks …
Traces of 2,250-Year-Old Settlement Found in England
Traces of 2,250-Year-Old Settlement Found in England The foundations of an Iron Age settlement have been uncovered during work to build a new roundabout. The discoveries, including pottery dating back about 2,250 years, came to light at the site of a junction near Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire. In August and September digs took place after surveys showed …