Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During excavations at the prehistoric settlement of Lucone di Polpenazze near Lake Garda, northern Italy, archaeologists discovered an ancient tablet inscribed with unusual symbols. This is the third enigmatic tablet found at Site D and the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Inhabited since the 2nd century AD, Quiriguá was the capital of an autonomous and prosperous state during the reign of Cauac Sky (723–84). He was the greatest leader of the ancient Maya city-state of Quiriguá.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – If you have a cat and enjoy reading, you may have noticed that cats often sit on books. This behavior appears to date back to the earliest days of books. Cats frequently keep us company while
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The search for the lost ancient Egyptian city of Masn continues, and archaeologists have uncovered important clues about its location. Several years ago, they reported discovering Pharaonic water wells near Horus Road in Sinai, Egypt. Now,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Underwater archaeologists have discovered a giant Roman-era dolium and a possible shipwreck on the seabed near the island of Elba. The underwater mission began in May 2026 and is led by the ABAP Superintendency for
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – The famous flood of 1342 is known as the “St. Mary Magdalene’s Flood.” This major disaster affected much of Europe. It was not just a single event, but a series of floods that now
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Today, this major Italian city attracts many tourists each year. Its museums, palaces, shops, and restaurants are well known, but few are aware of its lesser-known ancient history. Unlike Rome, little is documented about this
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Two tiny Ice Age artifacts, hidden for 40,000 years, may help explain why our species survived. Archaeologists recently excavated these nearly 40,000-year-old figures from a German cave, offering important clues about the success of early modern
Conny Waters – AncientPages – Pompeii, located near modern-day Naples, was destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Today, its legacy endures as efforts continue to preserve its history for future generations. Archaeologists in Pompeii
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have reopened the largely forgotten Grønhaug burial mound on Karmøy, on Norway’s western coast, and have already discovered remains beneath the Viking grave. Grønhaug is situated on Karmøy among several large burial mounds from various
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – People have reported seeing strange underwater lights for hundreds of years, but the earliest stories were not well recorded. Witnesses said the lights moved in odd ways beneath the surface. Some thought they might be
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Whether feared or admired, trees have always held a special place in the beliefs of ancient people. We encountered sacred trees in every corner of the world. There was a time when many of our
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A new archaeological find at Machu Picchu has caught the attention of scientists. Researchers used LiDAR technology to spot a main road at least 1.2 kilometers long, as well as possible platforms and terraces for future
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – People have continuously occupied the Grand Canyon for at least the past 4,000 years, and they have lived in the region for the past 12,000 years. As many as 4,800 archaeological sites have already been documented,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Very few runestones have ever been found in the Faroe Islands, so this discovery is especially important. This mysterious runestone not only increases the small number already known, but it could also reveal more about the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – In a remote part of the world, scientists explored a cave high in the mountains. Long ago, this area was a key crossroads for ancient trade. Even earlier, the petroglyphs found here show that people
