Excavation of Castle Site in Poland Uncovers Royal Kitchen
Excavation of Castle Site in Poland Uncovers Royal Kitchen The Museum of Applied Arts in Poznań, Poland, doesn’t just house a collection of Italian, German, Western European, and Polish Baroque paintings. As it turns out, its centuries-old building also holds a medieval kitchen that once served royalty. Archaeologists from the Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań … Continue reading Excavation of Castle Site in Poland Uncovers Royal Kitchen
‘World first’ intact Roman egg laid 1,700 years ago discovered by archaeologists
‘World first’ intact Roman egg laid 1,700 years ago discovered by archaeologists It was a wonderful find as it was, a cache of 1,700-year-old speckled chicken eggs discovered in a Roman pit during a dig in Buckinghamshire. But to the astonishment of archaeologists and naturalists, a scan has revealed that one of the eggs recovered … Continue reading ‘World first’ intact Roman egg laid 1,700 years ago discovered by archaeologists
A new study provides evidence that modern humans, coexisted in the same region with Neanderthals for thousands of years
A new study provides evidence that modern humans, coexisted in the same region with Neanderthals for thousands of years A genetic analysis of bone fragments excavated from an archaeological site in Ranis, Germany provides conclusive evidence that modern humans – Homo sapiens – had reached northern Europe around 45,000 years ago. This dates modern humans … Continue reading A new study provides evidence that modern humans, coexisted in the same region with Neanderthals for thousands of years
The Splendor of the Seven Descending Gods of Tulum Resurfaced
The Splendor of the Seven Descending Gods of Tulum Resurfaced The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) says the splendor of the seven Descending Gods of Tulum has resurfaced. The work consisted of cleaning, adhesion of fragments, filling of gaps, patching, and color reintegration. In December 2023, the restoration stage of the seven figures … Continue reading The Splendor of the Seven Descending Gods of Tulum Resurfaced
The Mysterious Prehistoric Underwater Structure Beneath Lake Michigan
The Mysterious Prehistoric Underwater Structure Beneath Lake Michigan A prehistoric structure reminiscent of England’s iconic Stonehenge has been uncovered in Grand Traverse Bay, an arm of Lake Michigan on the western shore of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The findings were found by Dr. Mark Holley, a distinguished professor of underwater archaeology at Northwestern Michigan University. The … Continue reading The Mysterious Prehistoric Underwater Structure Beneath Lake Michigan
3,000-year-old Treasure on the Iberian Peninsula made with material from a meteorite
3,000-year-old Treasure on the Iberian Peninsula made with material from a meteorite Scientists have recently discovered that some of the pieces in the amazing Bronze Age collection known as the Villena Treasure, which was found in Spain more than 60 years ago, contain iron that came from an alien meteorite that crashed into Earth about … Continue reading 3,000-year-old Treasure on the Iberian Peninsula made with material from a meteorite
Roman Wooden Bed Unearthed in London
Roman Wooden Bed Unearthed in London Archaeologists in London have made the “exceptionally important” discovery of a complete wooden funerary bed, the first ever discovered in Britain. The remarkably preserved bed, described as “unparalleled” by experts, was excavated from the site of a former Roman cemetery near Holborn viaduct, central London, alongside five oak coffins. … Continue reading Roman Wooden Bed Unearthed in London
Arcade of ancient mancala game boards found in Kenya
“Arcade” of ancient mancala game boards found in Kenya Veronica Waweru, an archaeologist from Yale University, has discovered an “arcade” of rock-cut mancala game boards in Kenya’s highlands. Mancala, meaning “to move”, is a turn-based strategy game where the objective is to capture more gaming pieces than the opponent. Early variations of the game have … Continue reading “Arcade” of ancient mancala game boards found in Kenya
Ancient Egyptian Woman Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Ancient Egyptian Woman Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis A joint Italian-Polish archaeological mission uncovered during their work at the Sheikh Mohammed site in Aswan the skeletal remains of a young woman who suffered rheumatoid arthritis. The mission is part of the Aswan-Kom Ombo Archaeological Project (AKAP). A study on the skeleton published in the International Journal … Continue reading Ancient Egyptian Woman Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Fresno junk store in California sold a photo of Billy the Kid for less than $2 — it’s worth $5 million
A Fresno junk store in California sold a photo of Billy the Kid for less than $2 — it’s worth $5 million A photograph of the American cowboy, Billy the Kid, is being put up for sale and is expected to fetch more than $5 million. The photograph is one of only two believed to … Continue reading A Fresno junk store in California sold a photo of Billy the Kid for less than $2 — it’s worth $5 million