Europe Archive
DNA
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
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Archaeology
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.
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Archaeology
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
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News
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
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Featured Stories
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
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Paleontology
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
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Reconstructing early human colonization of Mediterranean islands is challenging due to limited archaeological evidence. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from the
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Vikings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent study has challenged the long-held assumption that rates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were comparable. The research, published
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The archaeological excavations at Molkenmarkt in Berlin, Germany, have yielded a fascinating discovery. The Berlin State Office for Monument Preservation unearthed a short sword,
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Menga Dolmen, situated in Antequera, Málaga, Spain, has long been a subject of scientific inquiry due to its remarkable size and antiquity among
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Mortuary and funerary houses have been prevalent across various historical periods and geographical locations. These structures have been identified in diverse contexts, including
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Bulgaria remains a significant source of archaeological discoveries related to ancient Thracian culture. Recently, archaeologists uncovered a tomb belonging to a Thracian warrior
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A 900-year-old picture stone from the 12th century was discovered during home renovation work in Germany. Homeowner Peter Wittenberg unearthed this rare artifact
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Vikings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The discovery of a significant Viking Age silver treasure with connections to Russia, Ukraine, and the British Isles has been made by a
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Earth Changes
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A comprehensive study examining fossil human teeth from Ice Age Europe has revealed significant insights into how climate change affected prehistoric human populations.
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Roman prisons were an integral part of the ancient justice system, characterized by harsh conditions designed to extract confessions from inmates. These facilities
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Recent research conducted by Curtin University has revealed that the monumental six-tonne Altar Stone at Stonehenge, previously thought to have originated in Wales,
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Forsa Ring, also known as Forsaringen in Swedish, is an iron artifact originating from Hälsingland, Sweden, dating back to the 9th or 10th
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The early history of Ireland is a fascinating subject, rich with intriguing details and mysteries. Long before the arrival of the Celts, Ireland
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Artifacts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The historical narrative of ancient Norway is predominantly associated with Viking culture. However, recent archaeological discoveries have presented evidence suggesting that our ancestors
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Bulgaria's rich history spans approximately 6,000 years, during which numerous influential civilizations and empires have left their mark on the region. This diverse
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek AncientPages.com - Norwegian museum researchers recently discovered a unique prehistoric artifact, potentially representing an archaeological breakthrough. Archaeologist Jørgen Johannessen unearthed a Bronze Age axe near Arendal,
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The underwater archaeological survey conducted in June 2024 at Chengene Skele Bay, near Burgas, Bulgaria, has yielded significant findings. The expedition, led by
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Civilizations
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Celtiberians -tribes of mixed Iberian and Celtic origin - inhabited an area in the central-northeastern Iberian Peninsula during the final centuries BC. 'Celtiberi'
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Evolution
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The question of when and how early hominids first arrived in Europe from Africa has been a significant topic of debate in human evolution.
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Beautiful Venice in Italy is today recognized as one of the most charming cities in the world, and its ancient history is just
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A team of archaeologists has made an exciting discovery in Bulgaria, excavating a remarkably well-preserved statue within an ancient sewer system. The artifact
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists recently unearthed a significant find in Cyprus: a 4,000-year-old temple in Erimi. This discovery is potentially the oldest known sacred site on
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Featured Stories
AncientPages.com - High-resolution analysis of the genomes of individuals buried in a 4,500-year-old collective tomb at Bréviandes-les-Pointes, near the French town of Troyes, has revealed a surprising story
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Recent research has revealed new insights into the repopulation of central Europe following the last Ice Age. The study indicates that human resettlement occurred
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - There is no doubt. Archaeologists are convinced "something" of historical importance is buried in the fields in south-eastern Norway, but what is it?
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Pömmelte, often called "Germany's Stonehenge," is an ancient monument in Saxony, eastern Germany. This archaeological site bears several similarities to its more famous
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation's archaeologists have uncovered evidence of a civilian settlement surrounding an auxiliary Roman fort dating from approximately
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