A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Traditionally, Japanese folklore is rich in various weird creatures, commonly known as ‘yokai.’ All are fascinating, and each has its own style. Many are loved, and others feared, but all have been part of Japan’s
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Until recently, there was no evidence the Clovis people had settled the Great Lakes region. They appeared in North America about 13, 000 years ago during the Pleistocene epoch. Independent researcher Thomas Talbot and University
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A fossilized Neanderthal discovered in a cave system in the Rhône Valley, France, represents an ancient and previously undescribed lineage. This lineage diverged from other known Neanderthals around 100,000 years ago and remained genetically isolated
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Early and Middle Neolithic Pitted Ware Culture (PWC), dating from 3500 to 2300 B.C.E., migrated from the East and settled in modern-day Scandinavia. This hunter-gatherer culture is named after its distinctive pottery, which features deep
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Several intriguing archaeological discoveries from Virginia challenge our historical knowledge of who was present in this region in ancient times. Have we encountered evidence of an ancient human race not mentioned in our history books,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists present compelling evidence challenging the long-held theory of a violent Steppe invasion in the Iberian Peninsula. Their findings suggest a more nuanced understanding of historical events, urging us to reconsider and refine our perspectives on
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Since the catastrophic pandemics of the Middle Ages, one disease has almost proverbially symbolized contagion and death: the plague. It is now established that the plague bacterium Yersinia pestis has been present in Central and
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – After months of examination, two University of Colorado Boulder scholars deciphered significant new fragments of works by Greek tragedian Euripides. In November 2022, Basem Gehad, an archaeologist with the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, sent
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Like many ancient civilizations, the ancient Maya profoundly appreciated board games. Recent excavations in Mexico by archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have unveiled nine patolli engravings along Section 7 of
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – For those with an adventurous spirit, visiting this location in London may be interesting. However, individuals with a more cautious disposition might find it prudent to avoid the area. It is purported that very few
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The ancient Masada stronghold is situated on an isolated rock plateau at the western end of the Judean Desert, near the Dead Sea’s western shore. This site was the last stand against the Roman Empire
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – A new study reports a new species of sauropod dinosaur that lived in Cuenca, Spain, 75 million years ago: Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra. General view of the Lo Hueco site during the excavation of Qunkasaura in
AncientPages.com – In 1534, King Henry VIII infamously broke away from the Catholic Church, becoming the head of the Church of England. Following this, two lesser-known acts were passed, the Suppression of Religious Houses Act 1535 and the Suppression of Religious Houses Act
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Norse Sagas offer entertainment and historical insight. These narratives, predominantly recorded in the 13th century, provide detailed accounts of early Viking expeditions, conflicts, exotic adventures in foreign lands, and the colonization of Iceland. The
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The archaeological excavation at the Burghead fort in Moray has yielded a significant discovery: a Pictish ring with an intricate setting. This find is particularly noteworthy given the site’s previous reputation as being “archaeologically vandalized”
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The village of Drumelzier has long been associated with the legendary figure of Merlin, purportedly imprisoned, killed, and interred near the banks of the River Tweed by a Dark Age monarch. This association is primarily derived
