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Severed Heads Found in Iberian Iron Age Sites in Catalonia Belonged to Prisoners of War or Defeated Enemies
Through isotopic analysis of severed heads found in the Iberian Iron Age settlements of Puig Castellar (Barcelona) and ...
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How a Command from Australia Infiltrated Yugoslavia in 1972 to Promote Croatia’s Independence
Croatia’s unilateral declaration of independence from Yugoslavia in June 1991 did not come out of nowhere. It occurred in a ...
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The Mummies of Ancient Egypt Emit Woody, Spicy, and Sweet Aromas, According to Chemical and Olfactory Analyses
A recent study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) and the University of Ljubljana has revealed that the mummified bodies of Ancient Egypt emit characteristic aromas described as ...
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Byzantine Ascetic Monk Buried with Chains in Jerusalem Discovered to Be a Woman
The Byzantine “monk” buried in chains near Jerusalem was a woman. Credit: Matan Chocron / Israel Antiquities Authority An archaeological discovery near Jerusalem has shaken the foundations of ...
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The Fabulous Observatory of Ulugh Beg, Tamerlane’s Grandson, in Samarkand
The popular belief that European astronomy from the late Middle Ages and early Modern Age was more advanced than that of other world civilizations is debatable, as there are several specific examples ...
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Scientists Manage to Create Light Particles That Coexist in 37 Dimensions Simultaneously
Scientists have made a surprising discovery: they have managed to manipulate light particles in such a way that they can ...
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Wootz, the Steel from Southern India That Was the Origin of the Famous Damascus Steel
Fans of the literary saga A Song of Ice and Fire (or its television adaptation, Game of Thrones) will remember that “Valyrian steel” was a special alloy used to make bladed weapons in the now-lost ...
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The Enigmatic Prehistoric Stone Monuments: Menhirs, Dolmens, Cromlechs, Alignments – What Are They and How Do They Differ?
Since time immemorial, megaliths have fascinated archaeologists, historians, and travelers alike. These enormous stone structures, erected by prehistoric cultures, have withstood the passage of time ...
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A Monumental Iron Age Necropolis, with 2.40-Meter-High Stelae and Objects Inlaid with Amber, Discovered in the Center of Trento
The discovery of a monumental necropolis on Santa Croce Street, in the heart of Trento (northern Italy), has opened a new chapter in the archaeological research of the Alpine region. This discovery, ...
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A Spectacular Roman-Era Bronze Filter for Purifying Beverages Found in Hadrianopolis
At the archaeological site of Hadrianopolis, located in the Black Sea region, a team of researchers has made a discovery that sheds new light on ancient consumption habits. During excavations led by ...
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An Etruscan Tomb with Exceptional Paintings, Including a Representation of a Metallurgical Workshop, Found in Tarquinia
Paintings on the western wall of the Etruscan tomb. Credit: Soprintendenza Archeologia, Belle Arti e Paesaggio per la provincia di Viterbo e per l’Etruria Meridionale In the final days of 2022, a team ...
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The Rassam Cylinder, a 10-sided prism from the 7th century BC with an inscription describing the reign of Ashurbanipal
The Rassam Cylinder is an ancient clay cylinder containing cuneiform inscriptions that describe the reign and military campaigns of Ashurbanipal, king of the Neo-Assyrian Empire. It was discovered in ...