Ancient Assyrian Tablets: Science Uncovers 7th Century Writing Techniques
Ancient writing boards excavated from Nimrud are providing incredible clues about how cuneiform script was written in the 7th century BC. These boards were written using a mixture of beeswax and orpiment (a yellow pigment). A Great Discovery by Archaeologists: Found during excavations in the 1950s, these tablets shed light on the administrative and scholarly
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