The Controversial Saqqara Bird | Ancient Origins
The Saqqara Bird is an artefact that was found in Egypt near the Saqqara Pyramid in 1898, during the excavation of the Padiimen tomb. The artefact, which…
“April” the Tenontosaurus Reveals Her Secrets
Researchers from the University of Manchester examining the fossilised remains of a Tenontosaurus have revealed new information about this ornithopod as well as evidence to support a…
Last Traces of the Ancient Foot Binding Tradition Captured on Film
Throughout history, men and women alike have suffered pain and agony in the name of beauty – from the practices of body modification in indigenous tribes throughout…
The Baalbek Ruins in Lebanon: an extraordinary UNESCO site
On my recent trip to Lebanon, I was just blown away by the Baalbek ruins: a magnificent set of Roman temples in the Beq’aa Valley and a…
The Golden Bracelet of Pompeii: A Tragic Tale Frozen in Time
The Discovery That Shook the Archaeological World In the ruins of ancient Pompeii, a city frozen in time by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79…
The Mysterious Riace Warriors: From Greece To Italy To Discovery
The Riace Warriors (or Bronzi di Riace) are a pair of Greek bronze statues that were discovered in the sea near Riace, in the southern Italian province…
The Limits of Ancient DNA in Deciphering the Origins of Egyptian Civilization
The study of ancient DNA from Egyptian mummies, such as the work by Schuenemann et al. (2017), has provided valuable insights into the genetic history of Egyptians…
The Lurgan Canoe: Ireland’s Ancient Oak Vessel from 2500 BC
Over 4,500 years ago, long before written records were kept in Ireland, a remarkable vessel was crafted from a single mᴀssive oak tree. This ancient watercraft, known…
Man-Pupu-Nyor: The Mysterious Stone Pillars of the Urals
In a country as vast and geographically diverse as Russia, it’s hardly surprising that there are countless incredible natural wonders that remain relatively unknown to the world….