Although he may seem a bit lonely, the Tollund Man is not the only one to have spent thousands of...
At the ancient cemetery of Vedbaek, Denmark, an extraordinary discovery from around 4000 BC has captured the attention of archaeologists and historians alike. Known as the “Swan Wing Burial,” Grave 8 contains the remains of a young woman and her child, arranged in a captivating and enigmatic manner.
After performing a CT scan, scientists were shocked by the image inside a Buddha statue dating back more than 1,000 years.
Deep in the annals of history lies the chilling tale of the Bronze Bull, an ancient torture device that harbored a dark secret: the very tool designed to inflict pain and suffering ended up claiming the life of its own creator. This haunting story has captured the imagination of historians and enthusiasts alike, shedding light on the sinister and macabre practices of the past.
Archaeologists in Peru have unearthed more than 100 dog skeletons dating back approximately 1,000 years in the Parque de las Leyendas, Lima. These findings provide insight into the cultural and ritual significance of dogs in pre-Columbian Peru.
In a remarkable archaeological find that has captured the imagination of researchers and history enthusiasts alike, a copper alloy crown has been unearthed at a site that still adorns the skull of its former owner. Dating back to the Iron Age, roughly 250-150 BC, this discovery offers a rare glimpse into the lives and customs of ancient civilizations, shedding light on their artistic prowess, cultural practices and social hierarchies.
Recent archaeological excavations in Egypt have uncovered a startling revelation about the ancient mummy industry: the mummification of an estimated 70 million animals. This discovery sheds light on a dark aspect of ancient Egyptian practices and challenges our understanding of their relationship to the animal kingdom.
Throughout the annals of history, an enigmatic symbol, the Anunnaki bag, has surfaced on artifacts and relics from various ancient...
Researchers say extremely well-preserved bronze mummies discovered in the Taklamakan Desert in far western China were not travelers from the west, as previously thought, but part of an indigenous group descended from an ancient Ice Age population.
Recently, Daily Mail reported that the mummy of an Inuit family, including a six-month-old baby, was exhumed. These skeletons are estimated to date back approximately 500 years. Specifically, a family consisting of three sisters with three daughters and two sons was discovered in the abandoned area of Qilakitsoq, located on the Nuussuaq Peninsula near Uummannaq, Greenland.