Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – For over a century, the enigmatic Dragon Stones of the Armenian Highlands have puzzled researchers. However, now science has finally unraveled who moved these colossal stones—standing 18 feet tall and weighing several tons—and why. Once believed
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Northern people have long been celebrated for their extraordinary memory, holding onto beliefs that beautifully intertwine the mysterious and supernatural. Their legends and seemingly unbelievable stories are not only vivid and memorable but also incredibly compelling.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Who were the first Americans? This question remains unanswered and much debated. There are several promising theories, but many scientists argue that conclusive evidence is still lacking. According to the Solutrean hypothesis, the first Americans
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A small figurine discovered in Eastern Norway provides the most detailed depiction yet of a Viking’s hairstyle and distinctive beard from the era of Harald Bluetooth. Despite its mere three-centimeter height, the figurine is remarkably
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Researchers have discovered the oldest artifact crafted from hippopotamus ivory in the Iberian Peninsula. This significant finding originates from the Bòbila Madurell site in Sant Quirze del Vallès, Barcelona, and it dates back to the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association (WUAA) is pleased to announce the discovery of the long-sought wreck of the schooner F.J. King, which foundered in a storm off Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin, on September 15, 1886. Long-sought wreck
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating in Cuijk, Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands, have reported the discovery of a unique 1,900-year-old Roman oil lamp decorated with a finely crafted mask. According to Land van Cuijk, the find was made on the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The discovery of the oldest shell jewelry workshop at the Paleolithic site of La Roche-à-Pierrot in Saint-Césaire, Charente-Maritime, offers significant insights into ancient craftsmanship. This site, dated to at least 42,000 years ago, features an
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Minnesota, famously known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” actually boasts an impressive 14,420 freshwater bodies. Yet, among this vast array of natural beauty, there is one lake that truly stands out and deserves our
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Landmasses that are now submerged may have eased the crossing of early humans between present-day Turkiye and Europe, a new study reveals. Located on the northeastern Aegean coast, Ayvalik occasionally became dry land during the Pleistocene, allowing
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Kingdom of Strathclyde, a historical realm that thrived for centuries, extended from Loch Lomond to Penrith in Cumbria at its height. Known as Yr Hen Ogledd or ‘The Old North’ by its Welsh relatives,
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – A “teenaged” pachycephalosaur from Mongolia’s Gobi Desert may provide answers to lingering questions around the dinosaur group. The fossil represents a new species of pachycephalosaur and is both the oldest and most complete skeleton of
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – During periods of climate change in the Bronze and Iron Ages, it was more common for farmers in the Near East to irrigate wine grapes rather than olive trees. during times of climate changes. Image credit:
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The University of Gothenburg’s project aims to digitize hundreds of burials discovered in northern Lazio, the home of the Etruscan civilization. We’ll have a great opportunity to explore the Etruscan tombs directly from home using
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Today, this site is a captivating modern tourist attraction, but imagine the powerful history it holds. It once struck fear into all who dared or were compelled to enter. Visiting offers a unique opportunity to
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Lentils currently cultivated in the Canary Islands have a history dating back nearly 2,000 years, as revealed by the first genetic study of archaeological lentils. These lentils have long been adapted to thrive in hot and
