Is there an ‘underworld’ under the earth, according to a new archaeological find? Excavations at the Yazlkaya Rock Temple in Turkey, which began over 200 years ago, have uncovered an ancient calendar and a map of the cosmos, both of which provide fascinating evidence. The paintings in the strange stone carvings, which were probably made about … Continue reading Is there an ‘underworld’ under the earth, according to a new archaeological find? →

Italy recovers nearly 800 illegally gathered archaeological finds Italy said Monday it had recovered from a Belgian collector hundreds of illegally gathered archaeological finds dating as far back as the sixth century BC, worth 11 million euros. The nearly 800 pieces “of exceptional rarity and inestimable value”, including stelae, amphorae and other works, came from … Continue reading Italy recovers nearly 800 illegally gathered archaeological finds →

Plague Victims Identified in Individual Graves in England In the mid-14th century, Europe was devastated by a major pandemic – the Black Death – which killed between 40 and 60 per cent of the population. Later waves of plague then continued to strike regularly over several centuries. Plague kills so rapidly it leaves no visible … Continue reading Plague Victims Identified in Individual Graves in England →

How Did Paleolithic People Light Up Their Caves? According to a Public Library of Science statement, a team of researchers led by Mª Ángeles Medina-Alcaide of the University of Cantabria tested possible sources of light employed by Paleolithic peoples to reach the deepest, darkest areas of caves. Humans need light to access the deepest areas … Continue reading How Did Paleolithic People Light Up Their Caves? →