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The Role of Female Scribes in Medieval Manuscripts: A Bibliometric Review Based on Colophons
A team from the University of Bergen in Norway has revealed that women made a significant contribution to manuscript production during the Middle Ages. It was determined that at least 1.1% of the manuscripts copied by female scribes between 800 and 1626 AD, and likely exceeded a total of 110,000 texts. This estimate suggests that…
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Unique Mosaic of Trojan War Hero “Aeneas” Discovered
In the Kadirli district of Osmaniye, Turkey, a mosaic depicting “Aeneas,” the hero of the Trojan War and ancestor of the Roman people, was unearthed during the foundation excavation of a building. The mosaic was found in the ruins of a Roman-era villa. It has been reported that the mosaic depicting the Trojan War hero…
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6000 years old unique sacred hearth unearthed at Tadım Mound in Eastern Turkey
Elazığ, located in eastern Turkey, has yielded a significant archaeological discovery at Tadım Mound, where ongoing excavations have unearthed two unique decorated sacred hearths dating back 6,000 years. Alongside these hearths, the excavation team also found 12 Karaz pots dating from 4000-3000 BC and a painted pot decorated with mountain goat motifs from 3200 BC.…
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Amateur Metal Detectorist Finds Thousand-Year-Old Sword Sheath in Poland
In a forest near the city of Iława in Poland, a discovery made by a local history enthusiast with a metal detector is set to shed light on the region’s history. An amateur treasure hunter who found the lower part of an early medieval sword sheath, estimated to be about a thousand years old, desires…
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Archaeologists Unearth One of Britain’s Largest and Most Significant Iron Age Hoards
An extraordinary discovery near the village of Melsonby in North Yorkshire, England, is poised to rewrite Iron Age history. The Melsonby Hoard, dated to approximately 2,000 years ago, contains over 800 objects that have thrilled archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike. What’s Inside the Melsonby Hoard? This unique hoard includes a rich and diverse collection of…
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Pessinus: The Mysterious Home of Cybele in the Heart of Anatolia
Located in Ballıhisar village, 13 kilometers south of Sivrihisar on the Ankara-Eskişehir highway, Pessinus Ancient City hosts thousands of years of history hidden in the depths of Anatolia. This ancient city carries the traces of the past to the present with excavations started by Belgium Ghent University in 1967 and continued by Australia Melbourne University.…
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Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum in Tirana
The Çanakkale Wars Mobile Museum, which features artifacts from the Çanakkale Wars that determined the fate of World War I and offers digital displays, has opened its doors to visitors in Tirana, the capital of Albania. The Çanakkale Wars were a conflict between the Entente Powers and the Ottoman Empire, fought both on land and…
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2200-Year-Old Pyramid Structure Discovered in the Judean Desert
Archaeological excavations carried out north of Nahal Zohar in Israel’s Judean Desert have revealed a discovery that has excited the scientific world. Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) have unearthed a mysterious pyramid structure dating back approximately 2200 years to the Hellenistic period. This discovery provides new and striking information about the region’s ancient…
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Archaeologists in Belgium Discover a Well-Preserved Roman Dog Skeleton
Archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved Roman dog skeleton beneath a stone foundation in Velzeke, near Zottegem (East Flanders). Over 700 traces dating from the 1st to 3rd centuries AD were found in the 1,000 square meter area. The dog unearthed during the excavation is reported to be unique and is being examined by the Museum…