Castillo de Butrón | History and Architecture
Nestled in the heart of the Basque Country, Spain, Castillo de Butrón is not just a castle; it’s a living history book, an architectural marvel that has stood the test of time. Join us on a journey through centuries to uncover the captivating history of this neo-Gothic gem.
5,000-Year-Old Wine Jars Unearthed at Abydos
5,000-Year-Old Wine Jars Unearthed at Abydos Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered hundreds of 5,000-year-old wine jars—some of which are still intact and contain traces of ancient wine—in the tomb of Meret-Neith, a princess, a queen, a royal mother, and a regent who was undoubtedly one of the most enigmatic and most charismatic characters of the …
Long Lost Temple Unearthed in the Mexican City of Atlixco
Long-Lost Temple Unearthed in the Mexican City of Atlixco Archaeologists have found the remains of an ancient Mexican temple that was thought to be little more than a legend. Within the city of Atlixco in central Mexico, there has long been a rumor of a lost temple, or teocalli, that was built centuries before the …
The Nymph of Tusculum: A beautiful statue linked to an ancient god of wine discovered in Rome
The Nymph of Tusculum: A beautiful statue linked to an ancient god of wine discovered in Rome In the picturesque Italian town of Frascati, once known as Tusculum, archaeologists made a discovery that captured the imagination of historians, archaeologists, and the world at large. A team from the Spanish School of History and Archaeology in …
15th-Century Theater Floorboards Uncovered in Norfolk
15th-Century Theater Floorboards Uncovered in Norfolk A theater in Norfolk believes it has discovered the only surviving stage on which William Shakespeare performed. St George’s Guildhall in King’s Lynn is the oldest working theater in the UK, dating back to 1445. During recent renovations, timber floorboards were found under the existing auditorium, and they have …
Paleolithic ‘art sanctuary’ in Spain contains more than 110 prehistoric cave paintings
Paleolithic ‘art sanctuary’ in Spain contains more than 110 prehistoric cave paintings Archaeologists have discovered more than 110 prehistoric cave paintings and engravings dating to at least 24,000 years ago near Valencia, Spain. The Paleolithic, or Stone Age, rock art is “arguably the most important found on the Eastern Iberian Coast in Europe,” the team …
The Marble Head of Alexander the Great was Unearthed in Turkey
The Marble Head of Alexander the Great was Unearthed in Turkey The head of a marble statue of Alexander the Great unearthed in Turkey shows the enduring popularity of the ancient ruler hundreds of years after his death, experts say. The object was found amid the ruins of the upper levels of a Roman-era theater at Konuralp, …
Our Ancestors Collected Shells 100,000 Years Ago To Create Personal Idenтιтy
Our Ancestors Collected Shells 100,000 Years Ago To Create Personal Idenтιтy Scientists have found evidence suggesting the ancient use of ochre in Africa and Europe indicates that body painting, clothing decoration, and tattooing may date back to more than 300,00 years ago, or perhaps even 500,000 years ago. But when did our ancestors start showing …
Oldest Fossil Human Footprints In North America Confirmed
Oldest Fossil Human Footprints In North America Confirmed New research reaffirms that human footprints found in White Sands National Park, NM, date to the Last Glacial Maximum, placing humans in North America thousands of years earlier than once thought. In September 2021, scientists announced that ancient human footprints discovered in White Sands National Park were …
Archaeologists Have Unearthed The Remains of a 7,000-year-old City in Egypt
Archaeologists Have Unearthed The Remains of a 7,000-year-old City in Egypt Egypt has announced the discovery of the remains of a lost city thought to be more than 7,000 years old, located in the Upper Egypt province of Sohag. The ancient residential city, found alongside a nearby cemetery, dates back to 5,316 BC, and is …