Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – One can imagine losing a wallet, suitcase, shoe, or even some clothes, but how can an ancient Egyptian sarcophagus end up abandoned on the street in London, UK? The baffling incident occurred late in the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The discovery of the Gerdrup grave surprised scientists because it challenged our understanding of Viking burials. Who were the individuals buried in the double grave? The Gerdrup grave has previously been interpreted as a ‘master and
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great (742 – 814), is considered the most remarkable of all medieval rulers in European history. His kingdom stretched across territories that today include France, Germany, the Benelux, parts
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – It had been thought to date that the species Homo sapiens has disproportionately large temporal lobes compared to other anthropoid primates, the group including anthropomorphic monkeys and apes. A new study, one of whose authors
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – As the excavations at Pañamarca continue, archaeologists report many fascinating discoveries that help shed more light on the ancient history of Peru. Of special interest are several ancient murals depicting mysterious two-faced beings and supernatural
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Ashaninka are the most numerous Indigenous people living in the rainforests of Peru and Brazil where they inhabit a crucial area between the Andes and sources of the Amazon River. And yet, despite the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Tibetan Plateau, the highest and largest plateau above sea level, is one of the harshest environments settled by humans. It has a cold and arid environment and its elevation often surpasses 4000 meters above
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Scientists announced recently they had solved the bog body mystery in Europe. A major study of over 1,000 ancient bog bodies across Scandinavia has revealed more information about this intriguing phenomenon that still fascinates the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A team of archaeologists from INRAP (France’s National Institute for Preventive Archaeology) excavating in the Sernam/ Boulingrin district have unearthed a vast Roman-era complex dated to the 2nd and 3rd century AD. Archaeologists from INRAP
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Traces of ancient Roman presence can be found all over the UK. While preparing a site for constructing a new Aldi supermarket in Olney, a market town in Buckinghamshire, UK, Oxford archaeologists found the remains
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Björketorp Runestone in Blekinge, Sweden, is part of a burial ground with menhirs standing alone and forming stone circles. Dated to about 400-700 AD, the standing stone has never been moved and remains in its
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Why warrior queen Mavia launched a massive revolt against ancient Romans is a question a curious historian can ponder long and hard. But one thing is certain: Queen Mavia had no intention of accepting the Romans’
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The unicorn is a legendary animal often depicted on ancient seals and in Medieval manuscripts. The beautiful and mysterious animal has fascinated people for ages, especially during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Yet, many wonder
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Notre-Dame de Paris is the first known cathedral of Gothic-style architecture to be initially constructed with extensive use of iron to bind stones together. The 2019 fire that significantly damaged the cathedral enabled analyses
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Excavations led by researchers from the University of Gothenburg show that the coveted metal copper and a sheltered location turned the Cypriot village of Hala Sultan Tekke into one of the most important trade hubs
AncientPages.com – From Wagner to William Morris in the late 19th century, via Tolkien’s dwarves and CS Lewis’s The Last Battle, through to last year’s controversial film The Northman, Scandinavian gods and heroes have been central to the stories we tell ourselves. Chris Hemsworth in “Thor:
