Iп a remarkable bleпd of history aпd moderп scieпce, researchers have sυccessfυlly recoпstrυcted the face of a medieval warrior who lived aпd foυght iп the 14th ceпtυry. The recoпstrυctioп, based oп the remaiпs of a warrior believed to have died iп 1361, offers aп υпprecedeпted glimpse iпto the life aпd times of a loпg-forgotteп hero. […]

While human activity has been ongoing in the foggy and hilly valleys of the south Caucasus for thousands of years, the western archaeological community has only lately gotten access to them. Armenian stone henge known as Zorats Karer. © Istock In the last four decades, the smallest republic in the former Soviet Union has attracted […]

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The practice of using scold’s bridle masks, which partially cover the face with a large nose-piece and jagged mouth, a hinged neck ring, and a bell suspended at the top of the head, likely originated in Germany between 1550 and 1800. The use of scold’s bridles (also known as ‘branks’) developed in Britain in the […]

Throughout history, humanity has made countless astonishing discoveries that have expanded our understanding of the world. However, there are still a number of baffling finds that even modern science has yet to fully explain. These artifacts and phenomena challenge our perceptions of ancient civilizations, natural history, and the limits of human knowledge. Here are some […]

It is a fittiпg discovery as Mother’s Day approaches. Archaeologists have υпcovered the aпcieпt remaiпs of a yoυпg mother aпd aп iпfaпt child locked iп a 4,800-year-old embrace. The remarkable fiпd was amoпg 48 sets of remaiпs υпearthed from graves iп Taiwaп, iпclυdiпg the fossils of five childreп. Archaeologists have υпcovered the aпcieпt remaiпs of […]

Sumo wrestling, an iconic sport deeply rooted in Japanese culture, is more than just a test of strength and agility; it embodies centuries of tradition, ritual, and spiritual significance. This ancient sport has fascinated audiences worldwide, but its origins and evolution offer a captivating glimpse into the cultural tapestry of Japan. The Historical Roots The […]

In ancient Peru, trepanation – removing a section of a person’s skull using a hand drill or a scraping tool – was much more common than today. But it was much more dangerous, too. The risky process was applied to treat a variety of ailments, from head injuries to heartsickness. Around 2,000 years ago, a […]

It’s one of the most complete dino embryos ever found – tucked into a position that’s strikingly similar to today’s unhatched chickens. The egg was discovered in Ganzhou, southern China by the stone mining company Yingliang Group back in 2000. However, its significance remained unnoticed for another 15 years, when a crack in the egg’s […]