The Origin of the Huns: Revealing the Truth Behind a Legend
The Huns, according to ancient sources, came out of nowhere. But then, these ancient sources...
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Team Behind the Discovery of Egyptian Royal Tomb May Have Found Another
Remember last week when we reported that the first Egyptian Royal Tomb in a century...
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...
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...
Ancient Warrior Burials from the Copper Age Bell Beaker Culture Found
Archaeologists in Germany have unearthed a series of burials near the village of Förderstedt, in...
Cache of Royal Treasures Rediscovered in Vilnius Crypt
The Old Cathedral of Vilnius, capital of Lithuania, has given up one of her enduring...
The Cranium from the Octagon: Do We Have the Skull of Cleopatra’s Sister?
In 1929, archaeologists excavating an octagonal monument at the heart of the ancient Greek city...
Shahr-i Sokhta: How to Play the Oldest Board Game in the World, Iranian Edition
In 1922 the British archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley discovered something unexpected during his excavation of...
Has the Tomb of Saint Nicholas, the Inspiration for Santa, Been Found in Turkey?
This is a big one, especially at this time of year: excavations at the Church...
Tunic in Royal Vergina Tomb may have Belonged to Alexander the Great
Few individuals have changed the world, and fewer still manage to do so, as Alexander...
Samhain, the Celtic Festival which Gave Us Halloween
‘Tis the season to be spooky! Grab your pumpkin and your best witch’s hat, break...
DNA Evidence Confirms the Final Resting Place of Columbus
Christopher Columbus is a divisive figure. In some households he is a hero, whereas others...