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...
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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...
Ancient Iberian Rock Tombs were Mostly for Women
In Panoria, in the province of Granada in Spain lies a rock necropolis that is...
Hidden Chamber Found in Ransacked Egyptian Tomb
Something new has been discovered in an ancient Egyptian tomb. A hidden chamber set into...
Roman Chariot found in Ancient Varna Necropolis
Archaeologists in Bulgaria have uncovered something they did not expect while excavating a necropolis mound...
Searching for the Lost Treasure of Alaric the Visigoth
For those with a mind to search for them, there are many rumoured lost treasures...