Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Researchers from the University of Bern precisely dated Dispilio, a prehistoric settlement of early farmers in northern Greece to more than 7,000 years ago, specifically to the year 5259 BC. The pile field at the
AncientPages.com – The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological classification that humans and their relatives fall into). Neanderthals are also vital
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The intriguing tale began when locals stumbled upon an anomaly many years ago, prompting them to report their findings to fishermen. However, no one could decipher the mystery lurking beneath the waters. Recently, archaeologists embarked
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – According to Norse beliefs, our world is inhabited by numerous spirits that play a crucial role in human lives. Norse spirits were revered and, at times, feared. Land spirits, known as Landvættir, were closely tied
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Iron Age in the highland region of Pang Mapha, northwestern Thailand, was characterized by a unique mortuary practice known as the Log Coffin culture. Between 2,300 and 1,000 years ago, individuals were buried in
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – The capacity to regulate body temperature, a characteristic common to all contemporary mammals and avian species, may have originated among specific dinosaur lineages during the early Jurassic period, approximately 180 million years ago. This
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Graham Senior, a geography teacher, was tidying his garden when he suddenly discovered a mysterious ancient Ogham stone in Coventry. This particular stone, measuring 11cm in length, features several horizontal incisions along its side. When
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The dispersal patterns of early humans across continents and islands have long been the subject of intense scholarly debate. Drouseia Skloinikia, the newest archaeological site on the Akamas Peninsula in western Cyprus. Image credit: Michalakis
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The discovery of two ancient skeletons exhibiting remarkably similar injuries is an intriguing archaeological find. These unrelated individuals, who lived over 2,000 years ago, both had approximately one-fifth of their lower leg bones missing, with the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A remarkable archaeological discovery has been made in Dartmoor National Park, located in Devon, southwest England. Archaeologists have uncovered a mysterious structure that is believed to date back thousands of years to the Bronze Age,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Have you ever wondered why Rome became known as the “Eternal City? The city’s nickname can be traced to ancient myths, historical writings, and the Romans’ belief in the greatness of their city. According to an
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The ancient pyramids of Egypt, including the iconic Giza pyramid complex, were likely constructed along a now-buried branch of the River Nile. Recent research suggests that this 64-kilometer-long branch once flowed through the area where these
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The unpredictability of life’s journey is both captivating and daunting. While the element of surprise adds charm to our existence, there are moments when we wish we could see into the future to brace ourselves
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A team of archaeologists from the University of York has returned to Skipsea in East Yorkshire to excavate the remains of a medieval timber hall discovered near the site of a Norman castle. Skipsea, a
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – In the waters surrounding Šćedro Island, an extraordinary discovery has been made – a completely preserved, previously undiscovered shipwreck dating back to the 3rd century B.C., carrying a cargo of ancient amphorae. This remarkable find
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Scientists from Cotswold Archaeology have partnered with National Highways to work on the A417 Missing Link, a joint venture with Oxford Cotswold Archaeology (OCA). Over the past year, they have unveiled exciting discoveries, showcasing the
