Astonishing 3,000-Year-Old Cave Paintings Unearthed in Brazil
Deep within Brazil’s majestic landscape, where the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais embrace, the imposing silhouette of the Serra da Mantiqueira, long celebrated for its enduring natural beauty, now trembles with the revelation of an ancient secret held in its heart. A dedicated team of researchers from the National Museum, in collaboration
New Study: Climate Change May Have Played a Role in the Fall of the Roman Empire
An international research team has uncovered new evidence regarding the “Late Antique Little Ice Age,” a 6th-century climate crisis that may have contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire. The collaborative study, involving scientists from the University of Southampton, Queen’s University Canada, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, focused on unusual rocks found on
Roman Settlement Discovered in Delbrück-Bentfeld, Germania
In the northwestern German countryside, archaeological excavations in Delbrück-Bentfeld have revealed an unexpected Roman presence beyond the borders of the Roman Empire. This discovery enhances our understanding of Roman influence in the region and sheds light on the complex relationships between Roman settlers and local populations. Located along the banks of the Lippe River, approximately
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
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
Archaeologists Discover 5,000-Year-Old Fortress in Romanian Forests with LiDAR Technology
In the depths of the dense forests of Romania’s Neamț region, archaeologists have uncovered the remnants of a 5000-year-old, enigmatic fortress, thanks to cutting-edge LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology. This extraordinary discovery illuminates the intricate details of this ancient structure, dating back to the transition from the Neolithic to the Bronze Age. The Power
2300-Year-Old Egyptian Gold Mine Reveals Evidence of Slavery: Iron Shackles Illuminate the Dark Side of the Past
Recent archaeological excavations in the Ghozza region of Egypt have uncovered shocking evidence that some workers in a Ptolemaic-era (3rd century BC) gold mine were enslaved. The iron shackles found at the excavation site highlight the prevalence of forced labor in gold mining during that period. Led by historian Jean Pouilloux of the Laboratoire HiSoMA
1100-Year-Old Olive Seeds Discovered in Turkey’s Mediterranean Waters
In a remarkable archaeological find, researchers have uncovered 1100-year-old olive seeds from a shipwreck off the coast of Turkey. The ship, which set sail from Gaza, sank in a storm near Antalya, and this discovery has excited scientists, particularly Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hakan Öniz and his team, who made the find during underwater excavations that
Ancient Structures and Artifacts Dating Back 2,300 Years Discovered in Kuwait
A Kuwaiti-Italian archaeological mission team has uncovered significant structures, including a courtyard and a building from the Hellenistic period, dating back 2,300 years in the western part of the Al-Qurainiya area on Failaka Island. This discovery was announced in a press release by the Kuwait National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL). Mohammad bin
Ancient Roman Bridge Discovered During Railway Works in Greece
A Roman-era bridge was discovered during the ongoing suburban railway construction works in the ancient city of Elefsina, Greece. Elefsina (also known as Eleusis) is an ancient city located in the Attica region of Greece, 18 kilometers away from Athens. Situated on the coast of the Aegean Sea, Elefsina is particularly famous for the Eleusinian