When it comes to understanding the societies of ancient Europe, archaeologists have traditionally relied on fragments of pottery, remnants of…
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New Study Reveals Significant Role of Women in Medieval Manuscript Production
A groundbreaking study from the University of Bergen in Norway has provided new insights into the long-underestimated role of women…
Medieval Warhorses: Smaller Than Myth, Mightier Than Expected
The medieval warhorse, a creature shrouded in myth and legend, has long been depicted as a massive, armored beast thundering…
Boğazköy-Hattuša: The Digital Revolution of Hittite Studies
Nestled in the rugged landscapes of north-central Turkey, Boğazköy-Hattuša is a site of profound historical significance. Once the capital of…
Chemical Evidence Proves Wine Was Common in Bronze Age Troy
For the first time in history, researchers have uncovered definitive chemical evidence that wine was consumed in the legendary city…
Skeletal Analysis at Tombos Unveils a More Complex Social Hierarchy in Ancient Egyptian Colonial Settlements
The ancient Egyptian colonial settlement of Tombos, located in Nubia, has long been regarded as an administrative and professional hub…
Unraveling the Mystery of the Nescot Ritual Shaft: Dogs, Sacrifice, and Roman Britain
In 2015, an archaeological excavation at the former Animal Husbandry Center of Nescot College in Ewell, Surrey, uncovered a remarkable…
The Skeleton Swap: Unmasking Germany’s Infamous Outlaw, Schinderhannes
For over two centuries, the skeletons of two of Germany’s most infamous outlaws—Johannes Bückler, better known as Schinderhannes, and his…
Hominins Used Natural Stone Spheres for Over a Million Years
For over a century, archaeologists and paleoanthropologists have uncovered curious spherical stones scattered across ancient hominin sites in Africa, Europe,…
The Mysterious Blue Lotus: Ancient Egypt’s Sacred Flower, Rediscovered
Few plants are as shrouded in mystery and steeped in ancient lore as the legendary blue lotus of Egypt. Celebrated…
Ancient Sculptures: More Than Meets the Eye (And Nose!)
When we think of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, we tend to imagine rows of pristine white marble statues—solemn, timeless,…
Shackles in the Sand: Unearthing the Harsh Truth of Ptolemaic Gold Mining in Ancient Egypt
Deep in Egypt’s Eastern Desert, amid rugged hills and wind-swept ruins, a team of archaeologists has unearthed a chilling link…
First Case of Cinnabar-Stained Teeth Found in Ancient Burial
Imagine uncovering an ancient grave and finding a woman with teeth stained a brilliant red. Not from decay, not from…
The Cave That Changed Everything: Unveiling the Shared World of Early Humans
A groundbreaking new study on Tinshemet Cave in central Israel is rewriting the story of human evolution during the Middle…
The Forgotten Mass Grave that Redefines Han Xiongnu History
For centuries, the windswept grasslands of Mongolia have held tight to their secrets. Among them lies Bayanbulag, an archaeological site…
Grinding Stones as Symbols of Women’s Lives in Neolithic Rituals
The hand-held grinding tools used by the first European Neolithic societies are believed to have had significant symbolic value, particularly…
The Discovery of Thutmose II’s Long-Lost Tomb
Thutmose II, the fourth pharaoh of ancient Egypt’s 18th dynasty, is perhaps not as famous as his successors, but his…
Study of Child Mortality at Quebrada Chupacigarro Cemetery Sheds Light on Pre-Columbian Andes
Dr. Luiz Pezo-Lanfranco, an anthropologist renowned for his contributions to bioarchaeology, and his team of researchers have unveiled a significant…
Ancient DNA Reveals Precise Timing of Neanderthal-Human Mixing
In a fascinating new study, scientists have pinpointed a more specific timeline for when Neanderthals and early humans likely intermingled,…
Medieval Women’s Hidden Labor in the Church
In the medieval church, women’s roles were limited – usually some form of enclosure and celibacy, such as becoming an anchoress walled…
Ancient Engravings Reveal Early Symbolic Thought
A new study reveals compelling evidence that certain incised stone artifacts from the Levantine Middle Paleolithic, specifically from Manot, Qafzeh,…
Genetic Links Revealed: Did the Huns Descend from the Xiongnu Elite?
The Huns burst onto the stage of European history in the 370s CE, establishing a powerful empire that would significantly…