archaeology
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Gallipoli Coast Reveals Roman Trade Secrets Amid New Recovery Funding
Italy’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage has allocated significant funding to recover the cargo of a 1st-century B.C. Roman merchant ship off the coast of Gallipoli, offering fresh insights into ancient maritime trade.
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Newgrange Winter Solstice 2025: Thousands Gather for Ancient Sunrise Ritual
Thousands flocked to Newgrange on December 21st, 2025, celebrating the Winter Solstice with ancient rituals and a rare chance to witness the sun illuminate the tomb’s inner chamber, continuing a 5,000-year-old tradition.
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Beachy Head Woman’s True Origins: DNA Reveals Roman-era Eastbourne Connection
New DNA analysis overturns long-held beliefs about the Beachy Head Woman, confirming her as a local Roman-era Briton from southern England, rather than of African or Cypriot descent.
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Unraveling the Secrets of Easter Island: How the Moai Statues Were Moved and What They Reveal
Easter Island’s monumental Moai statues have fascinated scientists and travelers for centuries. Recent research sheds light on the ingenious methods used to move these stone giants and the cultural significance they hold for the island’s ancient inhabitants.
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Amelia Earhart’s Vanished Plane: 88 Years Later, Science Closes In
After nearly nine decades, a bold scientific expedition is set to investigate the mysterious Taraia Object on Nikumaroro Island, aiming to finally resolve the fate of Amelia Earhart’s lost plane.
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Rediscovering Kaabu: Griots and Archaeology Unveil a Lost Kingdom
The songs of griots and archaeological discoveries bring the lost kingdom of Kaabu back to life, shedding light on its rich history and cultural significance.
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Ancient Egyptian Mummified Bodies Smell ‘Woody,’ ‘Spicy,’ and ‘Sweet’
New research reveals the aroma of ancient Egyptian mummies, providing insights into mummification practices and materials.
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In the Footsteps of Jacques de Morgan Exhibition Opens at the History Museum of Armenia
The History Museum of Armenia has inaugurated the Armenian-French international exhibition titled “Yesterday and Today: In the Footsteps of Jacques de Morgan,” which will be open to the public until March 11, 2025. This exhibition features remarkable artifacts excavated by…