AncientPages.com – The first recorded victor at the Olympics was Coroebus of Elis. A cook by profession, Coroebus won the event called the “stadion” – a footrace of just under 200 metres, run in a straight line. Coroebus was victorious in
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists excavating near the central Bohemian town of Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic have unearthed an extremely well-preserved Neolithic settlement. The settlement “Dobřeň,” named after a nearby central Bohemian village, dates back approximately 7,000
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – An intriguing stone structure in Newport, Rhode Island, has been the subject of much controversy and debate. Standing in the city’s heart, there is a 28-foot tower that is just as impressive as mysterious. No one
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The discovery of a settlement approximately 100 meters from the Israeli coastline has yielded significant archaeological findings. This site, dating back more than 8,000 years, has provided researchers with unexpected insights upon analysis of the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Bronze Age hoard found in Rosemarkie, Highland, Scotland, is a significant archaeological find that offers valuable insights into prehistoric life. It was discovered during excavations preceding a residential development project by Pat Munro Homes. Pre-excavation
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Neolithic site of Çemka Höyük, situated in the Upper Tigris Basin in Turkey, has yielded a significant archaeological discovery. Excavating at this location, archaeologists have unearthed a tomb dating back to the 10th millennium BC,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The archaeological site of Atapuerca, situated in northern Spain’s Burgos province, is a significant location for studying early human history. Recent excavations have yielded new Homo antecessor remains, an extinct archaic human species. These bones,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Maritime historians from the Wisconsin Underwater Archeology Association have made a significant discovery using historical records and high-resolution side-scanning sonar technology. They have successfully located the remains of the historic schooner Margaret A. Muir off
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Tomb of Cerberus, located in Giugliano, Naples, Italy, has recently been unsealed after 2,000 years, revealing long-hidden ancient secrets. Archaeologists, under the leadership of Dr. Simona Formola, have made a significant discovery upon opening
AncientPages.com – According to the World Obesity Atlas, 42% of the global population will be overweight or obese in 2025. Lack of physical activity is one of the primary causes. Experts regard this as a serious health problem and in Greco-Roman times, too, doctors thought being
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Vatican is preparing for its upcoming Jubilee year in 2025, a significant event in the Catholic calendar. In anticipation, Rome has initiated extensive renovation projects throughout the city. During construction work in Piazza Pia,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A 19th-century sunken shipwreck full of champagne bottles, mineral water, wine, and porcelain was found at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. Image credit: Tomasz Stachura / Baltictech Polish divers made this impressive discovery was made
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Egyptian archaeological mission operating at Tel El-Deir in New Damietta, situated in the northeastern region of Egypt, has successfully excavated 63 Late Period tombs. These tombs are constructed either from mud brick or consist
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A significant archaeological discovery has been made in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. A team of researchers has accidentally uncovered what is now recognized as the largest known medieval altar. The front panel
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have uncovered a massive moat at the City of David in Jerusalem, measuring at least 9 meters deep and 30 meters wide. Image credit: Israel Antiquities Authority Who divided Jerusalem into two? A massive
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – A Noppera-bo (noppera-bō) is one of many mysterious supernatural creatures of Japanese folklore. Today, it’s time to present a yokai Noppera-bo (”faceless one”) that looks human but has no face. The word “nupperi“ also ,nopperi) means
