Rare 5,000-year-old crystal dagger is uncovered in Prehistoric Iberian megalithic tomb that may have been used by a high-ranking person to gain ‘magical powers’
Ancient tools that once belonged to prehistoric civilizations have been found all over the world, but a discovery in Spain is unlike those traditionally made of stone or…
Don’t say ‘mummy’: Why museums are rebranding ancient Egyptian remains
They are among the most popular exhibits in museums worldwide, with a name so resonant, blockbuster films have been built on it. But some museums in Britain are now using…
Virtual autopsy: discover how the ancient Egyptian Gebelein Man died
Exploring the scans of Gebelein Man on the autopsy table This year, British Museum curators have collaborated with scientists and medical experts to perform a CT scan…
Exquisite statue of ‘Gladiator’ Roman emperor dug up in Turkey after 2,000 years underground
Blast from the past: The 3ft-tall head of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Archaeologists have discovered an exquisite marble statue of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The emperor,…
The mystery handbag of the Gods: Depicted in Sumer, America, and Göbekli Tepe
How is it possible that thousand-year-old depictions of the Anunnaki show the gods carrying a mysterious bag, and halfway around the world we find the same thing…
Hidden gems in Florence: Unique things to do in this artful city
Embarking on a journey through Florence is like stepping into a living masterpiece, with its renowned art, architecture, and history on full display. But Florence is one…
Behind Michelangelo’s Hidden Wall Drawings
In 1530, to escape the wrath of the Pope, Michelangelo holed up in a tiny secret room under the Medici Chapel of the Basilica di San Lorenzo. The artist…
Full circle? Ten new facts about Stonehenge
Many people reading this will remember the battles that took place in the 1980s between the police and Peace Convoy travellers who wished to gain access to…
Stonehenge restoration work begins: Scaffolding is erected next to famed monument as it undergoes first major repairs in more than 60 years so cracks and holes in stones can be refilled
Restoration work at Stonehenge has begun today, with scaffolding erected inside the ancient Salisbury monument as the UNESCO world heritage site undergoes the first major repairs in…
N. America’s Oldest Known Petroglyphs Discovered In Nevada
Ancient North Americans gouged elaborate rock art into a heap of big boulders northeast of Reno, Nev., more than 10,000 years ago and perhaps 15,000 years ago….