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Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Scientists in Italy report discovering a giant ancient Roman structure near Naples. There is still little information about the subterranean structure, but according to the first reports, it is a previously unknown Roman aqueduct. The
Jan Bartek- AncientPages.com – Known for their military courage, the nomadic warriors known as the Huns were feared. They were excellent horsemen and archers who invaded southeastern Europe c. 370 C.E. The Huns struck fear into the heart of the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – New research has revealed that the process of ‘peopling’ the entire continent of Sahul—the combined mega continent that joined Australia with New Guinea when sea levels were much lower than today—took 10,000 years. New, sophisticated
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating the site of Coleshill Manor in Warwickshire have uncovered evidence of what could be one of the first battles of the English Civil War in the 17th century. The team from Wessex Archaeology
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A team of researchers led by a Texas A&M University professor has identified the Manis bone projectile point as the oldest weapon made of bone found in the Americas at 13,900 years. The team studied bone
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Excvations in the ancient Mesopotamian city of Lagash continue, and archaeologists report they have unearthed a 5,000-year-old food tavern. A close-up of the ancient “tavern”. Credit: Lagash Archaeology Project This ancient eating place was hidden
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have found what they say is the first solid scientific evidence suggesting that Vikings crossed the North Sea to Britain with dogs and horses. Research led by Durham University, UK, and the Vrije Universiteit
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A beautiful gold pendant on a chain linked to King Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon has been unveiled by the British Museum. Charlie Clarke, a metal detector, discovered the ornate item in Warwickshire, UK.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A photo submitted by an elderly woman has helped glacial archaeologists from Secrets of the Ice to identify a strange ancient artifact. The Secret of the Ice team has made many incredible discoveries as the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists are appealing to the public for help with an unusual carving they unearthed at Nesscliffe Hill, UK, in 2022. Paul Reilly, a visiting fellow in archaeology at the University of Southampton, and Gary Lock,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – At the end of 2022, MOLA archaeologists in Norfolk, UK, announced the amazing discovery shedding new light on the life of Anglo-Saxons. Scientists said they had unearthed a “once-in-a-lifetime” Medieval gold necklace that was “internationally
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have concluded that Anglo-Saxon monasteries were more resilient to Viking attacks than previously thought. Lyminge, a monastery in Kent, was on the front line of long-running Viking hostility, which ended in the victories of
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have discovered 30 amazing ancient Roman gems while excavating at a site in modern-day Carlisle, just behind Hadrian’s Wall, located near the border between modern-day Scotland and England. The precious beautiful stones and beautifully
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists in Rome, Italy, have again reason to be proud of a new discovery. This time scientists unearthed an ancient marble statue of Hercules during excavation works in Parco Scott, part of the Appia Antica
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – About 2,500 years ago, people tossed unique and beautiful treasures into a lake. Today the site is a drained peat bog converted into farmland. Archaeologists report that dozens of bronze ornaments, such as necklaces, bracelets,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Our knowledge of the Neanderthals is constantly improving, but some aspects of our ancient ancestors’ spiritual beliefs are still a riddle. Scientists are investigating a mysterious cave in Spain where the Neanderthals collected huge skulls
