The fascination with the search for Atlantis has persisted for centuries. The most detailed descriptions of this ghost city, which supposedly sank due to an earthquake and flood around 9500…
A team of 50 researchers has uncovered a temple on the island of Euboea, filled with precious artifacts made of gold, silver, and amber. This ancient 30-meter structure has been…
Researchers from Ghent University in Belgium and the University of Warsaw in Poland have revealed that ancient Roman wine had a slightly spicy flavor and carried aromas of toasted bread…
The discovery is located 15 kilometers from Naples, in the Campania region. Builders constructing a children’s playground and recreational area were the first to stumble upon the ruins of a…
In northeastern Italy, researchers have uncovered a stone artifact marked with traces of chiseling that may represent a star map. This ancient tool likely helped determine the timing of agricultural…
Located just 25 kilometers from Cairo, the Saqqara necropolis holds countless secrets that researchers continue to uncover. During recent excavations, Japanese and Egyptian archaeologists stumbled upon a series of tombs…
Eric Ratt, a history professor at the University of Kansas, believes that the anonymous scroll “The Illustrated Rat Tale” (Nezumi no sōshi emaki) is more than just an intriguing artifact.…
The new project at the Archaeological Park of Pompeii aims to showcase the diverse lives of the city’s inhabitants before its destruction. As a reminder, the city was buried under…
Archaeologists have uncovered the ruins of a lavish ancient Roman house near the Colosseum – the famous Roman amphitheater and one of the seven modern wonders of the world. The…
A bakery was discovered during excavations in the IX district, located in the central part of Pompeii. As part of a major project, archaeologists were investigating the remains of a…
Alexander the Great conquered a vast territory stretching from the Balkans to modern-day Pakistan. But had he turned his attention westward, it’s quite possible he could have taken Rome, defeating…
The head, likely part of a sculpture, is adorned with a snake-shaped helmet featuring an open mouth and a feathered headdress. This artifact is valuable as it sheds light on…
Dozens of images of human faces are scattered along the rocky banks of the Amazon River near the city of Manaus. These carvings have come to light due to a…
A team of researchers from Istanbul Technical University (İTÜ), Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University (AİÇÜ, Turkey), and Andrews University (USA) has spent the past year collecting and analyzing samples that they…
In 2021, the so-called Saint-Belec slab was recognized as the oldest map of Europe, dating back 4,000 years. This stone features an intriguing engraving that has puzzled historians for over…
Austrian and German archaeologists have explored the burial complex of Meret-Neit, located in Abydos, in the central part of Egypt. According to researchers, the queen ruled Ancient Egypt around 3000…
In honor of this three-headed guardian dog, archaeologists have named their discovery the “Tomb of Cerberus.” The sealed burial site was found in the town of Giugliano in Campania, located…
Natural redheads are quite rare these days, with only about two percent of the world’s population sporting red hair. However, researchers say that this hair color has existed on our…
Researchers from the University of Alcalá and the Autonomous University of Barcelona have shed light on a discovery that dates back to the 19th century. They confirmed that this pair…
Vikings were not only notorious raiders and seafarers who discovered America 500 years before Columbus, but they were also traders. Between the 8th and 11th centuries, they established extensive trade…
The sunken Egyptian city of Heracleion, which disappeared into the Mediterranean Sea over a thousand years ago, is often linked to the legend of Atlantis. Among the recent discoveries shared…
Archaeologists have uncovered what may be the oldest example of woodworking, created nearly half a million years ago. This remarkable find provides clear evidence that ancient Stone Age humans began…
Over 400 tracks from various animal species have been identified in remarkable detail for the first time. Researchers enlisted a trio of experienced local trackers to help unravel the mystery…
Nothing conjures up images of a “bloodthirsty vampire” quite like the name Dracula. However, expert analysis suggests that Vlad the Impaler—the man who inspired this character—was actually a vegan. Brutal,…
Scientists have repeatedly warned that climate change could wipe out humanity on Earth. Now, there is compelling evidence that this has happened before, nearly 900,000 years ago. At that time,…
Scientists have successfully recreated the scent of the embalming fluid used in ancient Egypt for mummification, a liquid that played a crucial role in preserving mummies. Dubbed the “fragrance of…
Mr. Bohdan Halonzka wakes up early. He quickly gets dressed, drinks his coffee, hurriedly checks the news on his smartphone, and rushes off to work. After all, he has a…
The ancient Roman city of Pompeii, preserved under volcanic lava, continues to astonish archaeologists with new discoveries that provide a captivating glimpse into the lives of its inhabitants. Recently, researchers…
It is believed that the inspiration for the literary figure of Dracula came from a real historical person – the Romanian prince Vlad the Impaler. Experts now say that this…
The mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China, was discovered back in 1974. It was here that the legendary Terracotta Army was unearthed. However, the 2,200-year-old tomb…
During excavations in Jordan, archaeologists uncovered a child’s grave containing a remarkable necklace that has since disintegrated into thousands of beads. According to researchers, this burial dates back 9,000 years.…
A new study has revealed that climate change may have driven evolution by endowing our ancient ancestors with larger brains. The challenges of the Ice Age tested early humans’ ingenuity,…
In a recent excavation in Rome, just a few meters from the Vatican, archaeologists uncovered the ruins of a private theater from the 1st century, once owned by the Roman…
In 2022, Australia released a two-dollar coin featuring images of honeybees. This concept echoes a similar idea from around 2400 years ago in the Kingdom of Macedon, where a silver…
Alexander the Great is one of the most remarkable military leaders in history, known for his conquests that brought down powerful civilizations like the Persian Empire and Ancient Egypt. He…
In 2008, near Seville, Spain, archaeologists uncovered a Copper Age burial site that astonished them with its wealth of artifacts. The ancient grave contained a rare ivory tusk, high-quality flint,…
Neanderthals, it seems, got along well enough to mate with one another. However, the level of conversation that preceded romances among these hominins remains a matter of considerable ambiguity. The…
During excavations in the small town of Nordlingen in southern Germany, archaeologists uncovered an astonishing piece of ancient weaponry. An incredibly rare Bronze Age sword has left even experts in…
Archaeologists have uncovered a rather unusual ancient award while exploring an area in England that once marked the northern edge of the Roman Empire. It was during excavations of an…
Tutankhamun is one of the most famous pharaohs of Ancient Egypt. He ruled 3,000 years ago, ascending to the throne at the age of 9 or 10 and dying at…
According to legends, the pharaoh of Ancient Egypt from the 18th dynasty of the New Kingdom, who ruled around 1332-1323 B.C., was not the frail boy-king he is often portrayed…
Researchers are now sharing various theories about the origins of the treasure trove of silver denarii. It was discovered by an explorer from the Livorno archaeological group during an expedition…
The team from the French National Institute for Preventive Archaeological Research (INRAP) has uncovered around 50 tombs dating back to the 1st to 4th centuries AD. Researchers were already aware…
Those who are interested in the history of circumnavigation know well who Ferdinand Magellan is. This Portuguese navigator and explorer, who dreamed of the ocean from a young age, entered…
For a long time, it was believed that Christopher Columbus was the first to discover America, having reached its shores in 1492. However, in the 1960s, researchers stumbled upon a…
Hercules is a legendary hero from ancient Roman mythology, derived from the Greek hero Heracles. For centuries, his marble statue lay buried deep beneath the Appian Way Park (Parco Archeologico…
Turkish researchers have uncovered the formula for an ancient Mesopotamian perfume during excavations in Ashur, the capital of ancient Assyria, located in modern-day Iraq. In the second millennium BCE, the…
The countdown to the New Year traditionally begins with a festive glass filled with bubbling champagne. Sparkling wine has become a symbol of joy, celebration, romance, and a successful start,…