• History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 29th, 2015
Millennia-Old Weapons, Tools and Jewelry Found in Transylvania

Millennia-Old Weapons, Tools and Jewelry Found in Transylvania

Among the artifacts are pendants, bracelets and brooches

Archaeologists Excavate Medieval Toilet in Jerusalem, Israel

Archaeologists Excavate Medieval Toilet in Jerusalem, Israel

The excavation work produced thousands of eggs left behind by the parasites that plagues our ancestors in the region

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 10th, 2015
Millennia-Old Mummies Are Liquefying, Turning into a Black Ooze

Millennia-Old Mummies Are Liquefying, Turning into a Black Ooze

Scientists say the ancient mummies are degrading because of an increase in the humidity of the air they are exposed to

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 30th, 2014
Grisly 2,000-Year-Old Intestinal Parasite Eggs Found in Switzerland

Grisly 2,000-Year-Old Intestinal Parasite Eggs Found in Switzerland

The intestinal parasite eggs come from three different species, were recovered at the site of a human settlement

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 6th, 2014
4th-Century Glass Plate Shows Jesus with No Beard, Oddly Short Hair

4th-Century Glass Plate Shows Jesus with No Beard, Oddly Short Hair

The plate was discovered by a team of archaeologists carrying out excavations in the town of Linares in Spain

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 11th, 2013
6,000-Year-Old Monument Discovered Under the Sea of Galilee

6,000-Year-Old Monument Discovered Under the Sea of Galilee

The structure is made up of numerous volcanic stones, specialists say

  • History
  • By Raluca Anghel
  • February 27th, 2013
The Remains of Cleopatra’s Sister Found in Turkey

The Remains of Cleopatra’s Sister Found in Turkey

Arsinoe IV's bones were located in the former city of Ephesus

  • History
  • By Cristina Macari
  • November 20th, 2012
Archaeologists Discover Scotland's Oldest Home

Archaeologists Discover Scotland's Oldest Home

An old house of over 10,000 years discloses hazelnut-fond ancient Scottish

  • History
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • January 28th, 2011
Early Humans Preferred Foxes as Pets

Early Humans Preferred Foxes as Pets

  • History
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 24th, 2010
A Bad Mix: Goats and Archaeological Sites

A Bad Mix: Goats and Archaeological Sites

US Experts Help Chinese Digitalize Their Heritage

US Experts Help Chinese Digitalize Their Heritage

Thousands of archaeological sites are targeted

New Model Help Archaeologists Make Sense of the Past

New Model Help Archaeologists Make Sense of the Past

They correlate numerous aspects of past life

  • Science
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • July 24th, 2010
14,000 Year-Old Dog in Switzerland

14,000 Year-Old Dog in Switzerland

It seems it might be the earliest known dog

Studying Artifacts Will Become Easier Than Ever

Studying Artifacts Will Become Easier Than Ever

Researchers will have a new imaging system in a year

Common Maya Rituals Revealed

Common Maya Rituals Revealed

Everyday objects give archaeologists new clues

Melting Ice Patches Reveal Ancient Artifacts

Melting Ice Patches Reveal Ancient Artifacts

Especially in the Canadian High Arctic

 
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