Europe Archive
Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Galloway Hoard, showcased with pride at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, is a truly extraordinary treasure from the Viking Age.
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Domus Aurea has once again revealed an extraordinary discovery related to the workshops responsible for the frescoes in this monumental residence, which
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DNA
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Approximately 19,000 years ago, a woman from a hunter-gatherer community passed away and was interred in a cave located in northern Spain. In
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Research conducted by geoscientists from Heidelberg University has provided new insights into early environmental contamination in the Aegean Sea region. By analyzing sediment
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Svingerud grave field, located in Hole municipality, Buskerud County, about 40 kilometers northwest of Oslo, Norway, has emerged as a significant site for
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A magnificent and uniquely rare Roman gold lock has been presented to the public by the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association (LWL). Dating back to
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In ancient myths and legends, Lailoken is depicted as a mad prophet residing in the woods, known for his untamed nature and prophetic
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have discovered evidence suggesting that a house in England may be the site of a lost residence belonging to Harold, the last
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Human Beginnings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Scientists have discovered new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, indicating that hominins were present on the continent much earlier than previously
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A significant archaeological discovery has been made in the Dutch municipality of Bunnik, near Utrecht, where 404 silver and gold coins from the
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History
A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com - Hedeby, the southernmost Nordic town during the Viking Age - served as a key trading hub. This vibrant center was a fascinating melting pot for
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like most ancient castles in Wales, the Medieval castle Castell Dinas Bran is rich in history and surrounded by a flair for mysticism. Located
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - An ancient legend continues to inspire us today, reminding us of the power of vision and foresight. It tells the story of Coinneach,
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Scientists have recently unveiled a significant archaeological discovery that had been kept confidential due to concerns about vandalism. Researchers can now share their
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Legend whispers of Merlin's secrets hidden within a cave at Dinas Emrys, nestled in the majestic mountains of North Wales. This ancient site,
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Nestled near the enchanting medieval town of Dol in northern Brittany, the menhir of Champ Dolent stands as a magnificent testament to human
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - It is one of the largest and best-preserved Neolithic dolmens in Brittany. Known in English as the Fairies' Rock, its original French name
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Places
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Lead exposure has been linked to various health issues, particularly affecting children's cognitive development, even at low levels. Researchers from DRI (Desert Research
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Vikings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent study has uncovered that the early medieval cemetery in Lutomiersk near Lódz in Poland served as a burial site for Norse
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In most countries, children await the arrival of St. Nicolaus or Santa Claus, who will bring them gifts. In Italy, children eagerly count the
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Can nature provide a person with answers about the future? People in ancient Sweden believed a walk in the forest could foretell future
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - On December 31, Scotland celebrates Hogmanay. It’s a very old tradition, and the celebrations continue into the first couple of days of January. Many
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have uncovered grinding stones and grains from early cereals at a Neolithic settlement on the Danish island of Funen, dating back 5,500
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Pompeii, situated near modern-day Naples in Italy, was catastrophically destroyed and buried under volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE. This eruption
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have made a significant discovery at an Anglo-Saxon cemetery near Canterbury in Kent, UK, unearthing a remarkably rare sword from the sixth century.
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - In the 1970s, archaeologists uncovered the remains of at least 37 individuals in a 15-meter-deep shaft at Charterhouse Warren, Somerset, UK. This group
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Vikings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have made a significant discovery on a small rocky knoll along Norway's west coast, uncovering a burial ground dating back to the
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Christmas Traditions
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Icelandic folklore, Gryla (Grýla) is a giantess living in Iceland's mountains. In Snorre Sturluson's Prose Edda, from the 13th century, she is
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Christmas Traditions
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When darkness falls and the days get colder, we gather around the fireplace to embrace the warmth. In the old days, when there
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