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‘Small but Deadly’ Whale Species That Hunted in Australian Seas 26 Million Years Ago Unearthed
A new species of toothed whale that roamed the seas off Australia 26 million years ago has been brought to light. Named Janjucetus dullardi, this extinct marine mammal stands out for its predatory features, setting it apart from modern, toothless whales. The fossil was discovered in 2019 by a passerby walking along Victoria’s coastline. Realizing…
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1,100-Year-Old Gold Piece Unearthed in Northumberland
A rare gold object dating back to the 9th century has been unearthed during archaeological excavations in Northumberland, England. The discovery was made by Newcastle University international student Yara Souza near the historic Roman road known as Dere Street. Measuring approximately four centimeters in length, the early medieval artifact features a finely crafted decorative finial…
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Bronze Bracelet from the 8th Century BCE Unearthed in Poland’s Kociewie Region
A heavy bronze bracelet dating back to the 8th–9th century BCE has been unearthed in the forested Kociewie region of northern Poland. The 267-gram artifact, remarkably well-preserved, will soon become part of the collection at the Archaeological Museum in Gdańsk. The discovery was made by the “Kociewie Explorers,” a local group of licensed metal detectorists,…
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Archaeologists discover coin inscribed “For the Salvation of Zion” in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM — Recent archaeological work near Jerusalem’s Temple Mount has yielded two exceptional discoveries that illuminate different eras of the city’s turbulent past. First, a tiny 2,600-year-old clay seal inscribed with a biblical name was uncovered during the Temple Mount Sifting Project. Experts date the seal to the late 7th century BCE, likely from King…
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A Medieval ‘Vampire’ Grave Discovered in Croatia
Archaeologists investigating the Rašaška site, also known as Račeša, in eastern Croatia have uncovered an unusual medieval burial beneath the floor of a church. Identified as Grave 157, it was found near the building’s southern wall and appears to differ significantly from conventional Christian burial practices. Unusual Burial Practices The remains in Grave 157 show…