Ancient Footprints Offer Evidence Humans Wore Shoes 148,000 Years Ago
Ancient Footprints Offer Evidence Humans Wore Shoes 148,000 Years Ago A new analysis of ancient footprints in South Africa suggests that the humans who made these tracks might have been wearing hard-soled sandals. Ichnological evidence from three palaeosurfaces on the Cape Coast, in conjunction with a neoichnological study, suggests that humans may indeed have worn …
Europe’s oldest known village teetered on stilts over a Balkan lake 8,000 years ago
Europe’s oldest known village teetered on stilts over a Balkan lake 8,000 years ago Archaeologists in the Balkans have discovered the likely remains of an 8,000-year-old village built out over an ancient lake — the earliest-known village of any kind in Europe. The lake, located on the border between Albania and North Macedonia, holds hundreds …
‘It’s a dream’: 4 Roman swords likely stolen as war booty 1,900 years ago discovered in Israeli cave
‘It’s a dream’: 4 Roman swords likely stolen as war booty 1,900 years ago discovered in Israeli cave Archaeologists in Israel have discovered four well-preserved 1,900-year-old Roman swords lodged in a crevice inside a cave in the Judaean Desert — weapons that rebel Jewish forces likely seized in battle and later hid. Of the four …
2,700-year-old ‘extremely well preserved’ skeleton found in fortress in Turkey may be an earthquake victim
2,700-year-old ‘extremely well preserved’ skeleton found in fortress in Turkey may be an earthquake victim Archaeologists in Turkey have unearthed the skeleton of an elite individual who may have met an untimely death during an earthquake in the region 2,700 years ago. Wearing jewelry and surrounded by weapons and artifacts, such as a double-sided inscription, …
Astonishing discovery in Kazakhstan: Bronze Age girl buried with more than 150 animal ankle bones
Astonishing discovery in Kazakhstan: Bronze Age girl buried with more than 150 animal ankle bones Archaeologists in eastern Kazakhstan have unearthed a Bronze Age burial mound of a girl surrounded by various grave goods in the Ainabulak-Temirsu Necropolis. The young girl was laid to rest with a number of peculiar grave goods, including 180 animal …
Archaeologists in Norway found an arrow that was likely trapped in ice for 4,000 years
Archaeologists in Norway found an arrow that was likely trapped in ice for 4,000 years Archaeologists in Norway discovered an arrow shaft that appears to be from the Stone Age, meaning it is approximately 4,000 years old. The discovery was made on the side of Mount Lauvhøe, which stands at just over 6,500 feet in …
Discover the Enchanting History of Belair Gate Lodge
Located at the historic entry to Belair , one of the largest estates in Newport, you would be greeted by this charming stone building, the Belair Gate Lodge.
Villa des Iles – Architecture, History, and Elegance
The Villa des Iles, constructed in 1906, is a splendid example of Art-Nouveau architecture. Originally designed by architect Ferron, it was ultimately brought to life under the guidance of architect Milord. The villa’s name is derived from its proximity to the Gartempe Islands.
Rudra – Mighty Hindu God Of Death, Destruction, Hunting Who Heals Mortal Diseases
Rudra – Mighty Hindu God Of Death, Destruction, Hunting Who Heals Mortal Diseases In the Rig Veda, an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns, some of them are dedicated to a powerful and complex god Rudra, praised as the ‘mightiest of the mighty.’ He is Lord of Yoga, the one who restores the wholeness …
DNA Reveals – One Of Sunken Warship Vasa’s Crewmen Was A Woman
DNA Reveals – One Of Sunken Warship Vasa’s Crewmen Was A Woman When the human remains found on board the Swedish warship Vasa were investigated, it was initially determined that the skeleton designated “G” was a man. New research now shows that the skeleton is actually from a woman. About thirty people died when Vasa …