Tag: Ancient
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…
Ancient Moon Melt Event May Explain 150-Million-Year Gap in Age Estimates
The moon has always been a source of fascination for humanity, with its mysterious origins and close proximity…
Döppel Studio’s ‘Néophore’ Vessels Illuminate Ancient Pottery Traditions with Neon — Colossal
Döppel Studio, a Paris-based collaboration between Lionel Dinis Salazar and Jonathan Omar, draws inspiration from ancient Greek amphorae…
Researchers Identify Psychedelic Cocktail in Ancient Egyptian Mug
The Tampa Museum of Art recently made an intriguing discovery within its permanent collection – a drinking mug…
An Ancient Statue of a Roman Emperor Will Finally Be Reunited With Its Head
The head of an ancient bronze statue depicting a Roman emperor is set to be reunited with its…
Britain’s largest ancient massacre may have included cannibalism
A gruesome 4,000-year-old murder mystery unraveled in southwestern England, where a massacre led to dismemberment and possibly cannibalism.…
An Artist Noticed a Leak in His Studio. The Repairs Revealed a Mysterious Ancient Engraving Hidden Inside the Walls
Jean Charles Blais, a renowned artist known for his colorful and abstract works, recently made a surprising discovery…
Maxwell Mustardo’s Fluorescing Ceramics Merge Ancient Craft with Contemporary Style — Colossal
Maxwell Mustardo, a New Jersey-based artist, is known for his unique ceramic works that merge cartoonish figures, fluorescent…
The ancient board games we finally know how to play – thanks to AI
The discovery of the oldest complete board game in a Bronze Age cemetery in Shahr-i Sokhta, Iran, in…
Ancient pyramid uncovered during highway construction
Construction on the Pachuca-Huejutla highway near Hidalgo, Mexico came to an unexpected halt when workers stumbled upon a…
Meteorite crystals show evidence of hot water on ancient Mars
A Martian meteorite nicknamed Black BeautyCarl B. Agee (University of New Mexico) Crystals reveal evidence of abundant hot…
Ancient Central Americans built a massive fish-trapping system
The ancient Maya civilization in Central America flourished due to an elaborate fish-trapping system that provided a vital…