‘Elixir of immortality’ is discovered in China for the first time: Bronze pot found in a 2,000-year-old burial tomb contains legendary brew used by the rich to try and cheat death
A fabled ‘Elixir of immortality’ mentioned throughout ancient Chinese texts has been discovered in a bronze pot hidden inside in a 2,000-year-old burial tomb, experts say. China’s…
3,300-Year-Old Sandals of King Tutankhamun
King Tutankhamun would symbolically trample on his enemies when he wore his sandals. This unique sandals are also adorned on the top and bottom by the nine…
Teens find treasure trove of ancient pure gold coins in Israel
They really struck gold. Two Israeli teenagers on their summer break unearthed a clay jar filled with hundreds of gold coins that had sat undisturbed for more…
Rare Ancient Clothes And Shoes Found Under The Ice At The Lost Lendbreen Mountain Pᴀss
People can die in the mountains for many reasons. Hiking through ice and snow is challenging, and it is not uncommon for disoriented people suffering from hypothermia…
Ancient Egyptian Beaded Dress
Ancient Egyptian faience beaded fishnet dress. It is the oldest surviving example of a dress in this style. And yes, it would have put the wearer’s body on…
A 2,000 year-old fast-food joint discovered by archaeologists in Pompeii
A 2,000-year-old fast-food and drink counter, which was excavated in 2020 in the streets of the ancient Roman city Pompeii, opened to the public on summer 2021….
Three metal detectorist friends who stumbled upon a hoard of more than 150 Roman coins
A trio of metal detectorists who discovered more than 150 Roman coins after mistaking them for tent pegs could be set to make some £40,000 from the…
Brooches, beads and gold rings stashed in a Viking vessel 1,000 years ago are revealed for the first time
It was the largest hoard of Viking treasure ever to have been found in Britain, including a mysterious metal pot that promised to expose more precious artefacts….
Bronzi di Riace: 50th Anniversary of the Discovery of the Riace Bronzes
Walking on a sandy beach, most of us don’t have much more hope than of spotting a decent seashell. There are those who hunt for treasures, armed…
Rare 5,000-year-old crystal dagger is uncovered in Prehistoric Iberian megalithic tomb in Spain
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 flint….