ancient history


Cerro El Cono: Sacred mountain or ancient pyramid in the Amazon?

Rising abruptly in the Amazon rainforest, the peak's isolation and pyramidal shape intrigue scientists and locals.

Israel embraces destiny over survival as it celebrates 77 years of independence

As Israel turns 77, it must move beyond survival to ancient civilizational revival.

Eurasian silver and slavery: The unexpected rise and fall of the Piast dynasty

The fatal liability of lacking reliable prior networks revealed itself in the rapid collapse of the first Polish state.

What's inside the 1,100-year-old amphora recovered from a shipwreck off Antalya's coast?

Doctor Öniz: 'After 1100 years, the amphora's mouth was opened, and what's inside will be clear after the analysis process. Opening it was exciting; waiting for the result is much more exciting.'

Discovery of 94th phallus on Bayeux Tapestry ignites scholarly dispute

Dr. Christopher Monk insists the appendage is 'the missing penis', while George Garnett argues it's a weapon's sheath.

Medieval ship discovered beneath Barcelona's Mercat del Peix

“The ship's structure consists of over thirty curved wooden ribs, with planks connected using a mixture of wooden dowels and iron nails”.

US team plans first dig at Mount Ararat’s ship-shaped hill

Ground-penetrating radar carried out by the group has revealed what members describe as “a rectangular structure” lying several metres below the surface.

'Unusual even by national standards': Rare Tudor wall paintings found at The Ashes

The wall paintings feature Grotesque-style decorations, including animal heads swirling into clouds, hares trotting, and sneering human profiles arranged in decorative panels.

Rare chariot wheel and neolithic village found on new golf course site

Excavation over 500,000 m² uncovered 25+ prehistoric buildings, a ritual circle, and medieval grain kilns. Artefacts will be dated and sent to museums later this year.

Spanish archaeologists discover approximately 4,000 fresco fragments in roman villa Barberes Sur

The Barberes Sur excavation covered more than 842 square meters of the large villa. The residence features lavish rooms arranged around a central colonnaded garden.

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