65,000-year-old ‘Swiss Army knife’ reveals the key to early human survival The presence of ancient multi-tools in southern Africa may suggest that communication between ancient humans spanned long distances, according to a study published in Scientific Reports on Thursday. But ancient humans weren’t only talking to each other, the research found, they were also sharing … Continue reading 65,000-year-old ‘Swiss Army knife’ reveals the key to early human survival →

Damaged pieces of rare Viking sword reunited after 1,200 years apart Two pieces of an ornate Viking sword that had been separated for about 1,200 years have been reunited and still fit together like a puzzle. The pieces were discovered a year apart by amateur treasure hunters in Norway. The first finding occurred last year, … Continue reading Damaged pieces of rare Viking sword reunited after 1,200 years apart →

Rusty saber, possibly wielded by medieval Turkish pirates, unearthed in Greece A rusty medieval saber, or one-edged sword, unearthed at a fortified Christian monastery in northern Greece might be a deadly weapon that either raiding Turkish pirates or the monastery’s defenders wielded hundreds of years ago. The discovery of the saber is unusual, as iron … Continue reading Rusty saber, possibly wielded by medieval Turkish pirates, unearthed in Greece →

Ancient humans used Spanish caves for rock art for more than 50,000 years Cueva de Ardales in Málaga, Spain, is a famous site containing more than 1,000 prehistoric cave paintings and engravings. It also includes artefacts and human remains. But since its discovery in 1821, after an earthquake unearthed the entrance, the way ancient humans … Continue reading Ancient humans used Spanish caves for rock art for more than 50,000 years →

Iron Age Settlements Identified in Scotland Archaeologists from Edinburgh have discovered more than 100 Iron Age settlements in southwest Scotland that date from the time of Roman occupation. The team has been surveying an area north of Hadrian’s Wall to better understand the impact of Rome’s rule on the lives of indigenous people. Researchers explored … Continue reading Iron Age Settlements Identified in Scotland →

The 330-million-year-old fossil tree that’s stood the test of time The fossil tree on the Museum’s east lawn is thought to have been in its current position since the 1970s, but it’s been part of the collection since 1873.  A large petrified tree that lived around 330 million years ago has been towering over visitors … Continue reading The 330-million-year-old fossil tree that’s stood the test of time →

Man destroys $5m in ancient artefacts in museum row with girlfriend A man “mad at his girl” broke into The Dallas Museum of Art in Texas and destroyed three Greek artefacts, estimated to be worth up to $5 million and faces years in jail.  The destructive attacks follow a similar incident last week when an … Continue reading Man destroys $5m in ancient artefacts in museum row with girlfriend →

2,100-year-old burial of woman lying on bronze ‘mermaid bed’ unearthed in Greece Archaeologists have unearthed the ancient burial of a woman lying on a bronze bed near the city of Kozani in northern Greece. It dates to the first century B.C.  Depictions of mermaids decorate the posts of the bed. The bed also displays an … Continue reading 2,100-year-old burial of woman lying on bronze ‘mermaid bed’ unearthed in Greece →

The 6500-Year-Old Grave of the Unfortunate Ladies of Téviec Téviec would be a rather anonymous island located somewhere in Brittany, France, if it wasn’t for its great archaeological value thanks to the many finds – mainly from the Mesolithic Period – that have been excavated there. These finds include the skeletons of two women, dated … Continue reading The 6500-Year-Old Grave of the Unfortunate Ladies of Téviec →