The English Samurai - The Story of William Adams (Video)
William Adams, also known as Miura Anjin in Japan, transcended cultural boundaries to become one of the first Western Samurai in Japanese history.  Read more...
Two Incredibly Old Rock-Carved Urartian Temples Identifie...
Archaeologists carrying out an ongoing survey in Turkey’s Tunceli province in Eastern Anatolia have discovered two open-air Urartian temples inside two fortr...
Wooden Furniture of Herculaneum Preserved by Vesuvius (Vi...
The wooden furniture unearthed from the ruins of Herculaneum, preserved by the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius, provides an extraordinary window Read ...
Every Medieval Enthusiasts Dream: Dukes Castle Unearthed ...
In an exciting revelation for both history buffs and archaeology enthusiasts, the long-lost Château de l'Hermine in Vannes has been unearthed, offering a gli...
New Element of Triceratops Defense Found In Wyoming Fossils
Though Spielberg’s Jurassic Park got a few things wrong historically, it seemed to have got some things spot on. Triceratops, the dinosaur with three horns R...
The Many Stories of Ariadne’s Life and Love
One of the largest Bronze Age archaeological sites in Crete is the palace ruins at Knossos. The passageways have an elaborate layout and one can still see mu...
Mythical Ancient Emperors Who Fought Over the Birth of China
In Zhengzhou, China, stands a monumental testament to antiquity: a towering sculpture, reaching a staggering 106 meters (348 ft) in height.  Read more Sectio...
Stone, Water, and Elephants: Survival Secrets of Early Hu...
Archaeologists from Tel Aviv University have uncovered the mystery surrounding extensive Paleolithic stone quarrying and tool-making sites:  Read more Sectio...
What Are the Contributions of the Olmecs to the World? (V...
The Olmecs, an ancient Mesoamerican civilization predating the Aztecs and Mayas, left a profound mark on history despite the mysteries surrounding their orig...
The 2,000-year-old Hallaton Helmet Is Reborn in Beautiful...
A Roman cavalry helmet, initially called a ‘rusty bucket’ has been replicated to show its former glory, 23 years after the original was found in a field in L...
Pangu: Mythological Insights into the Chinese Creation Story
Pangu is a prominent figure in Chinese creation mythology. To this day, the Zhuang people sing a traditional song about Pangu creating the heavens and Earth....
Anatolia: A Cradle of History and Rich Culture (Video)
Anatolia, nestled between the continents of Europe and Asia, is a veritable treasure trove of ancient civilizations and cultural heritage. Read more Section:...
Why Did Modern Humans Replace the Neanderthals?
Why did humans take over the world while our closest relatives, the Neanderthals, became extinct? It’s possible we were just smarter, but there’s surprisingl...
Where the Garden of Eden Actually Could Have Been (Video)
The quest for the Garden of Eden, a mythical paradise mentioned in religious texts, leads us through a labyrinth of historical clues and archaeological findi...
Burials in Azerbaijan Point to the Existence of Mythical ...
The legendary Amazons of ancient Greece emerged in classical literature around 3,000 years ago, notably mentioned in the 8th century BC in the Iliad. Read mo...
Scientists Make A Great Step Forward in the ‘Where After ...
A growing body of evidence indicates that our ancestors left Africa between approximately 70 to 60 thousand years ago. Yet, it wasn't until around 45,000 yea...
Codices of San Andrés Tetepilco Recovered in Mexican Church
With proven authenticity that links them to the transition period between the 16th and 17th centuries, three pictographic documents called the Codices of San...
Egyptian Temples and the Order of Creation: Embodying Ete...
The temples of ancient Egypt represent one of the most enduring monumental expressions of religion and cosmology in the history of the world, serving as the ...
Jousting Horses Ridden by English Knights Came from Mainl...
Jousting was a popular sport among elites in medieval England, as anyone who has ever read a book or watched a movie about English knights in the Middle Ages...
How Did the Chinese Develop Their Writing System? (Video)
The Chinese writing system, originating during the Shang Dynasty around 1600 BC, is a testament to China's rich cultural heritage. Read more Section:  A...
Language Developed 8 Times Earlier Than Previously Though...
A landmark new book that has researched evolutionary and linguistic development of prehistoric humans, has found that language might be older almost 8 times ...
Philip II Outlawed Arabic to Try to Erase Moorish Heritag...
The reign of Philip II of Spain stands as a pivotal era marked by religious fervor. In 1566, Philip II issued a decree that reverberated across the Iberian P...
First Ever Scientific Underwater Excavation of Black Sea ...
In 2020, the first ever scientific underwater excavation ever undertaken in the Black Sea was started.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts Ne...
Pirates of the Indian Ocean: The Red Sea Men (Video)
The saga of the Red Sea Men, pirates who ventured far beyond the Caribbean, unfolds as a tale of maritime adventure driven by the pursuit of riches and shift...
Tacitus: The Master Chronicler of Ancient Rome
Publius Cornelius Tacitus, better known as just Tacitus, is arguably one of the most illustrious figures in Roman historiography.  Read more Section:  N...
The Garamantes, Ancient Masters of the Hostile Sahara
In the heart of the Sahara desert, an arid wasteland the size of the US, it seems nothing can survive.  Read more Section:  News History Ancient Traditi...
How Was Jesus’ Tomb Sealed?
What kind of stone sealed the tomb of Jesus? Was it a round (disk-shaped) stone or a square (cork-shaped) stone? While both kinds of blocking stones are atte...
‘Truth behind the myths’: Amazon warrior women of Greek l...
Excavations of bronze age graves have found battle-scarred female archers, says the historian Bettany Hughes In Greek legends, the Amazons were feared and fo...
Euclid and the Birth of Geometry
It’s no secret that many of us are not too fond of mathematics and geometry, and that it is often too complex.  Read more Section:  News Human Origins S...
The Shogun - The True Story of Tokugawa Ieyasu (Video)
Amidst the turbulent backdrop of Japan's 16th and 17th centuries, Tokugawa Ieyasu emerged as a legendary figure, blending martial prowess with strategic fine...
Rapa Nui Obsidian Discovery: Did the Islanders sail to Am...
It has long been thought that the people of Rapa Nui (popularly called Easter Island) lived a largely isolated existence, cut off from other lands by the vas...
Rama's Bridge: Where Modern Science and Ancient Myths Col...
Historians, archaeologists, and researchers in our distant past insist that civilized life began on the Earth about 5,000 years ago.  Read more Section: ...
Bringing an Italian Vampire Back to Life (With a Brick in...
A woman who lived in 16th century Italy was buried in a most unusual fashion. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  
Mastaba With Stunning Murals Unearthed in Dahshur Necropolis
In the shadow of the ancient pyramids of Dahshur, a remarkable discovery has once again highlighted Egypt's enduring legacy as a cradle of human civilization...
The Roman Empire’s First Civil War: The Year of the 4 Emp...
In the wake of Emperor Nero's demise, Rome plunged into the tumultuous Year of the Four Emperors, marked by intrigue, betrayal, and bloodshed. Read more Sect...
The Legendary Yacumama is a Cryptozoologists Dream Come True
Deep within the heart of the Amazon rainforest, amidst the dense foliage and winding rivers, lies a creature of legend that has captivated the imaginations o...
The Battle of Cymenshore, AD 477
In the aftermath of the Romans’ departure from Britain in the fifth century AD, the coast of the former Roman province was left vulnerable to various invader...
Forging a Nation: The Iron Age Tribes of Britain
The Iron Age tribes of Britain were dynamic societies that flourished between roughly 800 BC and 43 AD. This pivotal period marked a significant transition i...
Use of Quantum Sensors at Megalithic Sites
The quantum: that pesky stuff hiding sub-atomically. Our world is made up of matter, and that matter is made up of atoms. If we were to grab our tape measure...
Warriors of Rome
Rome’s military is renowned as one of the finest fighting forces of the ancient world. But what was life really like for the individuals who became career so...
CWA 124 – out now
Rome’s warriors are legendary. The army that carved out the Empire is renowned as one of the finest fighting forces ever assembled. But who were the individu...
Bronze age objects from ‘Pompeii of the Fens’ to go on di...
Settlement on stilts dropped into River Nene after a fire nearly 3,000 years ago and was preserved in silt A bronze age settlement built on stilts that dropp...
Shells from Captain Cook’s final voyage saved from skip
Important collection rediscovered during house-clearing includes numerous rare species An internationally important collection of shells, including specimens...
Crypt by Alice Roberts review – resurrecting the past
From murdered Vikings to an anchorite with syphilis, how human remains are reshaping history In 2008 a stash of human bones was discovered in a ditch running...
Legion
Tracing the impact – and the experiences – of the Roman army in Britain A major new exhibition at the British Museum shows what life was like for the men, wo...
Excavating the CA Archives – Gloucestershire
The county of Gloucestershire encompasses a wide variety of landscapes, from the mix of urban and traditional farming communities (now more often dormitory s...
Current Archaeology 409 – ON SALE NOW
At its peak, the Roman army acted as a military, naval, and police force to about a quarter of the population of the Earth. Our cover feature explores its im...
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