Month: November 2024
The Voyage of Pytheas, the Arctic Explorer of Ancient Greece
Pytheas is not a familiar name, even to those familiar with the ancient world. But in this man we see a resolve, a determination to explore and to discover, which merits him…
Oldest Firearm in US History Found in Arizona
Archaeologists in Arizona have uncovered a bronze cannon which dates back to the Coronado Expedition of the early 16th century. Francisco Vázquez de Coronado (1510 -1554), a Spanish nobleman and conquistador, led…
Armenian Genome Mapping Proves Herodotus was Wrong, Again
A new study has analyzed a large whole genome dataset of the Armenian population. The study, published in the American Journal of Human Genetics, has caught out at least one ancient historian.…
Partial Decipherment of Arslan Kaya Monument Gives Its Goddess a Name
In the west of Turkey, in the highlands of ancient Phrygia stands a enigmatic tower of volcanic rock. Known as Arslan Kaya, it has intrigued scientists for generations. More than two and…
Looted Etruscan Artwork Recovered from Amateurish Tomb Raiders
Italian Police have announced the recovery of looted artifacts stolen from a necropolis in Italy, according to a statement from the Italian Ministry of Culture. The artifacts, from Umbria in central Italy,…
Hidden Verses Found Behind Layer of Gold on Famous Blue Qur’an
Researchers from Zayed National Museum have found something hidden in the Blue Qur’an, a world famous manuscript and stunning example of Islamic calligraphy dating from 800-900 AD. Hidden behind a layer of…