A 5,000-Year-Old Tale: The Allensbach Dagger Unravels Late Neolithic Mysteries
The Discovery That Rewrote History In the tranquil town of Allensbach, southern Germany, archaeologists unearthed a treasure that would redefine our understanding of Late Neolithic society. A…
Ötzi the Iceman — The Extraordinary Discovery of 5,000-Year-Old Mummy.
A facial reconstruction of Ötzi the Iceman. Ötzi the Iceman is the well-preserved, 5,300-year-old mummy that caused an international sensation when it was dug out of a…
The Siberian Ice Maiden, or the Princess of Ukok, is a female mummy with tattoos from the 5th century BC. Republic of Altai, Russia.
A princess with a tattoo of a griffin like creature buried with a cosmetic bag and six horses In the vast expanse of the Altai Mountains, where…
There is an 8-mile-long “canvas” of ice age drawings that can be found in the Amazon rainforest. Painted roughly 12,600 years ago, this impressive work of art depicts mastodons, giant sloths, and other extinct animals.
In the depths of the dense Amazon rainforest, a hidden masterpiece of ancient artistry has come to light, shedding light on the mysteries of prehistoric life. Dubbed…
Tomb excavated in China may belong to an Emperor from ancient kingdom
Archaeologists in Luoyang, central China, yesterday unveiled a 2,500-year-old tomb they’ve been excavating since 2009. The tomb contained copper bells and ceremonial pots. It is the largest…
The Incredible Story Behind the World’s Oldest Dress from Egypt that’s more than 5,000 Years Old
Garments worn thousands of years ago have survived to the present day. Those garments were merely wrapped around the body. But the “Tarkhan Dress,” named for the…
The Mesmerizing Mummies of Guanajuato: A Poignant Legacy
A Unique and Poignant Collection Nestled in the city of Guanajuato, Mexico, lies a museum that houses a unique and poignant collection of child mummies. This museum…
Scientific ‘Detective Work’ With South American Mummies Reveals They Were Brutally Murdered
How frequent was violence in prehistoric human societies? One way to measure this is to look for trauma in prehistoric human remains. For example, a recent review…
Rome’s Ancient Bronze Doors: A 2,000-Year Legacy of Engineering Marvel
Standing as silent sentinels at the entrance of Rome’s magnificent Pantheon, the world’s oldest functioning doors tell a remarkable story of Roman ingenuity and architectural brilliance. These…
Reconstructing the Revered Physiognomy of Egypt’s Legendary Ruler, Ramses II
The Rise of a Legend From Prince to Pharaoh In the golden age of ancient Egypt, a young prince named Ramesses II ascended to the throne, forever…