A skeleton of a Viking child uncovered during Dublin archaeological dig
A skeleton of a Viking child uncovered during Dublin archaeological dig A child’s skeleton dating to the Viking age has been discovered in Ireland. The unearthing of the 9th or 10th century AD skeleton of an almost complete child is a significant one, but it is also mysterious. What makes this finding interesting is that … Continue reading A skeleton of a Viking child uncovered during Dublin archaeological dig
An incredible 1,000-year-old Viking burial site found in Norway belonged to ‘Iron Age elite’
An incredible 1,000-year-old Viking burial site found in Norway belonged to ‘Iron Age elite’ A hidden surprise was uncovered by archaeological excavation in Trondheim, Norway – the unmistakable traces of a boat submerged under Torvet, the market square of the city. In the last available moments, before archaeologists decided to finish their exploration, the discovery … Continue reading An incredible 1,000-year-old Viking burial site found in Norway belonged to ‘Iron Age elite’
Headless Lamassu Sculpture Uncovered in Iraq
Headless Lamassu Sculpture Uncovered in Iraq What has a curly beard that would make Santa Claus jealous, feathered wings and a muscular physique? No, it’s not Ozzy Osbourne on tour – you are forgiven – it’s the celestial being, the Lamassu. A sculpture of this mythical creature dating back to the 8th Century BC was … Continue reading Headless Lamassu Sculpture Uncovered in Iraq
Rare cross-shaped reliquary unearthed from medieval knight’s home in Poland
Rare cross-shaped reliquary unearthed from medieval knight’s home in Poland While surveying the remnants of a medieval knight’s residence in Poland, archaeologists unearthed a plethora of artifacts, including a cross-shaped reliquary. Archaeologists originally discovered the knight’s manor in June on the outskirts of Widów, a village in southern Poland. An initial survey of the site … Continue reading Rare cross-shaped reliquary unearthed from medieval knight’s home in Poland
Unique 3,000-Year-Old Logboat Found In River Tay – On Display In Perth Again
Unique 3,000-Year-Old Logboat Found In River Tay – On Display In Perth Again The story of the unique Late Bronze Age logboat started many years ago. It has taken scientists and other experts many years to recover, restore, and put the fascinating 9m (or 30 ft) long logboat on display. The logboat was previously on … Continue reading Unique 3,000-Year-Old Logboat Found In River Tay – On Display In Perth Again
Nail linked to Jesus’ crucifixion found in monastery’s secret chamber
Nail linked to Jesus’ crucifixion found in monastery’s secret chamber A NAIL believed to have been used in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ has been uncovered in the underground chamber of a monastery. Archaeologists working in the Czech Republic’s Milevsko monastery claim to have discovered the incredible discovery. The six-inch-long nail was found in a … Continue reading Nail linked to Jesus’ crucifixion found in monastery’s secret chamber
A 2000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Found in Egypt and Its Contents Are Still a Mystery
A 2000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Found in Egypt and Its Contents Are Still a Mystery Archaeologists in Egypt have uncovered what is believed to be the world’s largest granite sarcophagus in Alexandria, measuring nearly nine feet long. The enormous stone casket was buried alongside a massive alabaster head—most likely belonging to the tomb’s owner—more than 16 feet … Continue reading A 2000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Found in Egypt and Its Contents Are Still a Mystery
Antarctica pyramids claim the ‘Oldest pyramid on Earth’ is hidden on icy continent
Antarctica pyramids claim the ‘Oldest pyramid on Earth’ is hidden on icy continent On the History Channel, conspiracy theorists argued that the world’s oldest pyramids are hidden beneath the deep, cold snow of Antarctica. The History Channel’s TV series Ancient Aliens, which explores various extraterrestrial theories, introduced this incredibly bizarre theory. Ancient Aliens season 11 … Continue reading Antarctica pyramids claim the ‘Oldest pyramid on Earth’ is hidden on icy continent
Modern Human Genome Study Tracks Neanderthal DNA
Modern Human Genome Study Tracks Neanderthal DNA A wave of migrating farmers from the ancient Middle East may be the reason why modern Europeans don’t carry as much Neanderthal DNA as today’s East Asians do, a new study finds. All humans with ancestry from outside of Africa have a little bit of Neanderthal in them — about … Continue reading Modern Human Genome Study Tracks Neanderthal DNA
Archaeologists reveal the face of Peru’s ‘Ice Maiden’ mummy
Archaeologists reveal the face of Peru’s ‘Ice Maiden’ mummy In a remarkable unveiling, the potential true appearance of “Juanita,” Peru’s iconic mummy, a teenage Inca girl sacrificed over half a millennium ago on the lofty Andean peaks, has been revealed. A lifelike sculpture revealing the potential living face of Peru’s most famous mummy, a teenage … Continue reading Archaeologists reveal the face of Peru’s ‘Ice Maiden’ mummy