Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The discovery of an ancient bog body in Denmark tells the story of a woman who journeyed to an unknown land only to meet death, but why? Was she sacrificed? Could she have been a
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A large trove of coins dating back to the formation of Sweden in the 1100s has been discovered at Brahe Church on Visingsö, the island with rich history and many treasures related to Swedish history. Brahekyrkan,
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – One of the most captivating and significant subterranean caves in Yucatan has been submerged for an extended period. The engravings on its walls depict large statues of animals, humans, and gods. Modern Maya people have
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The dig at a supposed early Medieval hermitage near Crowland, England, revealed a site with an extensive and intricate timeline. Today, the remnants of a medieval abbey are the main feature of Crowland. Yet, local
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During excavations at the 2,200-year-old Baizhuang Cemetery near the Dengcheng village in the Hubei Province in central China, archaeologists made intriguing discoveries that shed light on important events in the history of China during the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Through DNA analysis and examination of ancient animal remains, archaeologists, geologists, and biologists contributed with their expertise and have successfully pieced together the variety of wildlife that once inhabited a cave in Nordland, Norway. The
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A new interesting DNA study reveals that the Blackfoot people trace their ancestry to a previously unknown genetic lineage that dates back approximately 18,000 years when humans first inhabited the Americas. Six Blackfeet Chiefs painted
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – French archaeologists have announced a significant archaeological finding at Cap d’Erquy, located in the Côtes d’Armor north of Brittany. The remnants of a circular Iron Age village were discovered using a LIDAR system developed by
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Archaeological evidence shows that Vikings crossed the oceans in their iconic longships and visited many foreign lands. To the west, they established settlements in Iceland and Greenland, and eventually established a base at L’Anse aux
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An exciting find in the Swiss Alps has been unearthed: soil layers dating back 7,000 years, intriguingly filled with unexplained furrows and animal tracks. Goat and domestic cattle hoofprints in depression 365 at the surface
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During an excavation in Oxfordshire, England, archaeologists discovered the remains of a significant Roman villa complex. The site is situated in the village of Grove, approximately 60 miles west of London. The villa is a
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Fizine site has been the focus of numerous excavation efforts. In fact, excavations at this location included multiple campaigns between 2017 and 2023. One of two different masts found at the Fizine site. Image credit:
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A 3,300-year-old Hittite cuneiform tablet found in Büklükale, Turkey, has finally been deciphered and sheds new light on the ancient Hittite civilization. The tablet is inscribed with 70 lines of text. The form of the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Examining historical books, manuscripts, and rare scrolls provides a distinctive insight into the lives and beliefs of our ancestors. Occasionally, these ancient documents can astonishingly unveil previously unknown civilizations or sects to historians. This was precisely
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In the beliefs of the Norse people, spirits were of great importance. Despite being invisible to the human eye, these spirits could reveal themselves in various forms, frequently by shape-shifting into animals. The Norse people
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – There is an intriguing ancient tale about a mysterious subterranean realm involving a European King who stumbled upon a peculiar character while resting in the forest. This unexpected meeting resulted in the King being invited
