Tag: Ancient civilizations
Uncovering Stonehenge’s Purpose: Scientists Make Discovery About Stones’ Origins
Uncovering Stonehenge's Purpose: Scientists Reveal Discovery About Stones' OriginsStonehenge, the iconic prehistoric monument shrouded in mystery, may have a deeper purpose than previously believed....
Uncovering the Secrets of Millennia-Old Preserved Brains
Uncovering the Secrets of Millennia-Old Preserved BrainsIn the field of science, nothing is more mysterious and fascinating than the human brain. This delicate organ,...
Simulating Ancient Cultural Attitudes with Chatbots and Ancient Writing
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making waves in recent times, with some companies touting its ability to predict the future. But what about using...
Ancient Egyptian Vase Reveals 2,200-Year-Old Hallucinogenic Ritual with Dwarf God
Researchers have discovered evidence of an ancient Egyptian ritual involving a hallucinogenic drink that may have been used to reenact a mythical story involving...
Rare Gladiator-Shaped Knife Handle Unearthed Near Hadrian’s Wall
Archaeologists in England recently made a fascinating discovery near Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland. They found a rare Roman knife handle shaped like a gladiator...
Revealing Pompeii Victims: DNA Analysis Unveils New Identities
A recent study on the victims of the Mount Vesuvius eruption in Pompeii nearly 2,000 years ago has revealed surprising details about their relationships....
Ancient Egyptian Middle Kingdom Tomb Reveals Rich Jewelry Collection and Family Legacy
While excavating an ancient Egyptian necropolis near Luxor, archaeologists uncovered a 3,800-year-old tomb that held the remains of 11 individuals, including five women, two...
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Patchwork Skeleton in Belgium: A 2,500-Year Journey
Archaeologists in Belgium were surprised when they discovered a skeleton in a Roman-era cremation cemetery that turned out to be 2,500 years older than...
Origins of Early Writing: Symbols on Mesopotamian Trade Seals
The world's oldest writing system may have originated from symbols used for trade on stone cylinder seals, a recent study suggests. These seals were...
Unraveling Netflix’s Revisitation of Ancient Apocalypse: Ice-Age Telepaths Explored
Diary note: it may seem a while off, but the end of the world is still scheduled for 2030, precise date TBC. After once...