Tag: Archaeology
Uncovering the Anglo-Saxon Plagiarism of a Roman Coin: Typos and All
An unusual piece of Anglo-Saxon jewelry, a pendant replicating a Roman gold solidus featuring Emperor Honorius, was discovered in Norfolk, England, by a metal...
$1 Million Worth of Coins Found in 1715 Spanish Treasure Shipwrecks in Florida
Authorities in Florida have made a significant discovery, recovering 37 gold coins that were stolen from 18th-century shipwrecks off the coast of Florida. The...
Reconstruction of ‘Vampire’ Buried with Blade – Uncover the Mysterious Tale
Centuries ago, a young woman, believed to be from a wealthy family, was buried in a "vampire" grave in Poland. Recent reconstructions of her...
Ancient Shipwreck Found off Kenyan Coast: Possibly from Vasco da Gama’s Last Journey
Off the coast of Kenya, archaeologists have discovered a shipwreck that may date back to one of Vasco da Gama's historic voyages into the...
The Earliest Known Alphabet Unearthed: A Historical Breakthrough
Archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery in northern Syria, unearthing what appears to be the oldest example of alphabetic writing ever found. The finding,...
Ancient Stone Age Circles Found on English Moorland: Possible Sacred Arc
Two ancient stone circles, dating back around 5,000 years, have been discovered in southwest England. These findings suggest that Stonehenge was not the only...
Ancient Amulet Unearthed in Turkey Depicting King Solomon Defeating Devil
Archaeologists in Turkey have made an exciting discovery of a rare fifth-century Christian pendant featuring King Solomon defeating the devil. This unique pendant, found...
Deciphered: Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Reveals Mention of Goddess ‘The Mother’
A researcher claims to have decoded an ancient inscription found on a 2,600-year-old monument in Turkey known as Arslan Kaya, meaning "lion rock" in...
Uncovering Secrets of Norway’s Largest Lake Shipwreck: New Discoveries Revealed
A shipwreck found in Lake Mjøsa, Norway, has piqued the interest of researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The wreck,...
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...