Tag: Ancient
World’s Oldest Arrow Poison Found in Ancient Bone From 7,000 Years Ago : ScienceAlert
Archaeologists made a fascinating discovery in 1983 when they unearthed an ancient femur bone in a cave in…
See the Stunning Ancient Roman Statue of Athena That’s Going on View for the First Time in Nearly 260 Years
The stunning marble statue of Athena, the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, is set to make…
See the Greek Biblical Inscription Embedded in an Ancient Mosaic Floor Discovered in Israel
Excavation Uncovers Byzantine-Era Complex in Israel Archaeologists in Israel have made a groundbreaking discovery—an ancient complex of ruined…
Ancient Stones Were Mysteriously ‘Sacrificed’ – We Finally Know Why : ScienceAlert
Unveiling the Mystery of Sun Stones: A Neolithic Sacrifice Thousands of years ago, on the Danish island of…
Ancient society may have carved ‘sun stones’ to end volcanic winter
Stone plaques with sun motifs found on Bornholm island, DenmarkAntiquity Publications/John Lee, National Museum of Denmark A recent…
Ancient, engraved stones may have been buried to summon the sun
The eruption likely darkened the sun, leading the Funnel Beaker culture to believe they needed to perform a…
How Archaeologists Discovered Europe’s Oldest-Known Book, Revealing Never-Before-Seen Insights Into Ancient Religion and Philosophy
The Derveni Papyrus: Europe's Oldest Book Unveiled The discovery of the Derveni Papyrus in Greece on January 15,…
Ancient lead pollution may have lowered IQs across the Roman Empire
Lead poisoning and its impact on the Roman Empire: New Research Reveals Cognitive Losses The Industrial Revolution marked…
Exceptionally Well-Preserved Gold Ring Featuring ‘Venus the Victorious’ Unearthed on Ancient Road in France
This discovery sheds light on the economic activities of the time and the impact of Viking invasions on…
Ancient checked dress may be Europe’s oldest two-colour garment
The Oldest Double-Colour Woven Garment in Europe Unearthed in the Netherlands  A reconstruction of the dress from…
This Ancient Activity Is Rumored to Boost Your Longevity, But Is It True? : ScienceAlert
Yoga has long been associated with numerous health benefits, but could it also be the key to a…
Bubonic plague discovered in ancient Egyptian mummy DNA
The bubonic plague, famously known for its devastating impact on 14th century Europe, has left its mark on…