An archaeologist unearths 100’s of silver artifacts from the reign of Viking ruler Harald Bluetooth, including 1,000-year-old coins, rings, and a Thor’s hammer Hundreds of 1,000-year-old silver coins, rings, pearls, and bracelets are among treasures unearthed from the time of a legendary Viking ruler. Clues to the location of the haul were first discovered by … Continue reading An archaeologist finds 100’s of silver artifacts from the reign of Viking ruler Harald Bluetooth →

Traces of Siberian Genes Detected in Some Northern Europeans According to a fascinating new study combining genetics, archeology, and linguistics, Northern Europeans who speak Uralic languages such as Estonian and Finnish can thank ancient migrating Siberian populations for their dialects. The majority of Europeans can trace their origins back to several ancestral populations, namely indigenous … Continue reading Traces of Siberian Genes Detected in Some Northern Europeans →

A 5,000-year-old barley grain discovered in Finland changes the understanding of livelihoods Representatives of the Stone Age Pitted Ware Culture was known as hard-core sealers or even Baltic Sea Inuit. based on prior research. Now, researchers have discovered barley and wheat grains in areas previously inhabited by this culture, leading to the conclusion that the … Continue reading A 5,000-year-old barley grain discovered in Finland changes understanding of livelihoods →

Archaeologists have begun re-excavating a hidden Roman bath which was first discovered 130 years ago. It is one of eight baths known at the Roman Baths site, measuring 4 meters x 5 meters, and is located under York Street next to the main bath suite. Stephen Clews, manager of the Roman Baths, said: “The excavation … Continue reading Archaeologists re-excavate hidden Roman bath after 130 years →

Here’s What Scotland’s Dogs Looked Like 4,500 Years Ago We’re pretty sure dogs aren’t obsessed with ancestry, despite the proliferation of canine DNA testing services. That seems to be more of a human thing. However, with very little digging, nearly every dog on earth could claim to be descended from a handsome specimen such as … Continue reading Here’s What Scotland’s Dogs Looked Like 4,500 Years Ago →

Viking sword discovery: Hunter finds a 1,100-year-old weapon on Norwegian mountain Researchers were able to determine that the sword dates back to 850-950 AD, and was likely owned by a Viking swordsman. Reindeer hunters in Norway were surprised to find an amazingly well-preserved Viking sword while they were hunting in a high altitude area. Secrets … Continue reading Viking sword discovery: Hunter finds a 1,100-year-old weapon on Norwegian mountain →

5,000-Year-Old Copper Ax Found in Switzerland Archaeologists discovered a copper blade in Switzerland that’s just like the ax Ötzi the famous “Iceman” was carrying when he died. Like Ötzi’s ax, this tool was made with copper that came from 100’s of miles away, in present-day Tuscany in central Italy. The discovery could shed light on … Continue reading 5,000-Year-Old Copper Ax Found in Switzerland →

Europe’s Oldest Battlefield Yields Clues to Fighters’ Identities in Germany Europe’s Oldest Battlefield Yields Clues to Fighters’ Identities: It was one of the biggest and most brutal battles in the Bronze Age. Now archaeologist has shed new light on the mysterious people who fought in the Tollense Valley 3,250 years ago. A study of the … Continue reading Europe’s Oldest Battlefield Yields Clues to Fighters’ Identities in Germany →

Archaeologists find teenager’s bones in ‘Massacre Cave’ where up to 400 members of Scottish MacDonald clan were wiped out in 16th Century feud with rival MacLeods Archaeologists have confirmed that bones found at Massacre Cave on Eigg are those of a teenager. Tourists discovered in the cave about 50 bones, the scene of last year’s … Continue reading Teenager’s Bones Recovered from Scottish Cave →