Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – It is becoming increasingly clear that Neanderthals and Homo Sapiens shared a lot more similarities than we initially thought. A recent study has unveiled that Neanderthals, contrary to the common perception of being more primitive,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A large trove of coins dating back to the formation of Sweden in the 1100s has been discovered at Brahe Church on Visingsö, the island with rich history and many treasures related to Swedish history. Brahekyrkan,
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The dig at a supposed early Medieval hermitage near Crowland, England, revealed a site with an extensive and intricate timeline. Today, the remnants of a medieval abbey are the main feature of Crowland. Yet, local
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During excavations at the 2,200-year-old Baizhuang Cemetery near the Dengcheng village in the Hubei Province in central China, archaeologists made intriguing discoveries that shed light on important events in the history of China during the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Through DNA analysis and examination of ancient animal remains, archaeologists, geologists, and biologists contributed with their expertise and have successfully pieced together the variety of wildlife that once inhabited a cave in Nordland, Norway. The
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A new interesting DNA study reveals that the Blackfoot people trace their ancestry to a previously unknown genetic lineage that dates back approximately 18,000 years when humans first inhabited the Americas. Six Blackfeet Chiefs painted
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – French archaeologists have announced a significant archaeological finding at Cap d’Erquy, located in the Côtes d’Armor north of Brittany. The remnants of a circular Iron Age village were discovered using a LIDAR system developed by
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An exciting find in the Swiss Alps has been unearthed: soil layers dating back 7,000 years, intriguingly filled with unexplained furrows and animal tracks. Goat and domestic cattle hoofprints in depression 365 at the surface
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Fizine site has been the focus of numerous excavation efforts. In fact, excavations at this location included multiple campaigns between 2017 and 2023. One of two different masts found at the Fizine site. Image credit:
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A 3,300-year-old Hittite cuneiform tablet found in Büklükale, Turkey, has finally been deciphered and sheds new light on the ancient Hittite civilization. The tablet is inscribed with 70 lines of text. The form of the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Examining historical books, manuscripts, and rare scrolls provides a distinctive insight into the lives and beliefs of our ancestors. Occasionally, these ancient documents can astonishingly unveil previously unknown civilizations or sects to historians. This was precisely
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Researchers have found well-preserved evidence of oral bacteria, in two 4,000-year-old human teeth in a limestone cave in County Limerick, Ireland. A tooth specimen prior to ancient DNA sampling. Credit: Lara Cassidy/Trinity College Dublin/PA The
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Emperor Wu, who reigned from 543 to 578, was a prominent figure in China’s Northern Zhou dynasty. He is most notably recognized for his significant contributions to strengthening the military forces, subduing the Turks, and consolidating
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – According to recent scientific findings, new DNA sequencing technologies have successfully identified the historical remains of George Washington’s grandnephews – Samuel Walter Washington and George Steptoe Washington Jr., and their mother, Lucy Payne Washington. The study
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The legendary, fierce female Amazon warriors were long considered a myth, but recent archaeological excavations show these ancient women have earned their rightful place in the history books. Amazon warrior woman with a sword in
Conny Waters—AncientPages.com – The morning of August 24, 79 A.D., was disastrous for Pompeii. Mount Vesuvius erupted violently, burying the city under a lethal mix of hot ash, stones, and gases. The catastrophe left the destruction behind. The site was
