Year: 2025
Extremely Rare Divination Spoon Found on Isle of Man was used for Prophecy
A 2,000 year old metal spoon has been found on the Isle of Man in the United Kingdom. Dating from the Iron Age, it is believed that this bronze spoon may be…
Tomb of Thutmose II: First Egyptian Royal Tomb Found in 100 Years
The 18th Dynasty of Egypt was the start of its last golden age as a superpower. Its founder, Ahmose I, rose to control the whole of the Nile, expelling the mysterious semitic…
Monk Buried in Chains in Ancient Jerusalem turns out to be a Woman
Christianity changed after its adoption as the state religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD. Inspired by centuries of Christian martyrs, asceticism became a prominent feature of its followers. Before the…
Ancient Necropolis Discovery in Trento Dates to the Founding of Rome
Archaeologists working in the Santa Croce area of Trento in northern Italy have found something exceptional beneath the city streets. An ancient necropolis has been discovered, some eight meters beneath the surface. …
The Roots of Carnival? New Finds Suggest Seasonal Parties in Pre-Columbian Brazil
Brazil is famous for its Carnival season, an almost week-long party which unifies the country in a spirit of feasting, drinking, and of course dancing. This is traditionally held just before Lent,…
Mexican Zapotec “Fortress” Revealed by LiDAR as a Large City
A new study of a Zapotec site in Mexico may have finally revealed its purpose. A team using LiDAR to analyze the complex have revealed a large post-classical city. The site of…