On April 23, 2014, Uppsala University initiated a pioneering research project by opening a reliquary casket located in Uppsala Cathedral, which contained the remains of King Eric IX of Sweden. As the patron saint of Stockholm, King Eric IX is of considerable historical and cultural significance. The main goal of this study was to compare […]
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The allure of ancient civilizations often lies in the relics they leave behind, whispering stories of their existence and achievements. Among these treasures, the Palermo Stone stands out as a unique artifact, a stone that encapsulates the history of Ancient Egypt in its engraved hieroglyphs. This remarkable piece, acquired in the 19th century, has become […]
Imagine this: you’re a worker in Rome, toiling away under the burning sun of 1578, digging on the ancient Via Salaria. Suddenly, your shovel strikes something strange. You dig a little further, and what you discover takes your breath away—a vast underground chamber filled with bones, countless skeletons resting in eternal silence. But here’s the […]
The 4.5 foot long baby was just one month old at the time of death. The baby woolly mammoth, measuring 4.5 feet long and just one month old at the time of its death, has been remarkably mummified for 30,000 years. A miner in Canada’s Klondike gold fields uncovered this exceptionally preserved specimen from the […]
Ancient Secrets Uncovered at The Old Bell Hotel In a stunning archaeological find, a cemetery over a thousand years old has been discovered in the garden of The Old Bell Hotel located in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England. This excavation has revealed the skeletal remains of 24 individuals, providing unique insights into the early monastic community linked […]
In an exciting archaeological breakthrough, specialists have discovered a 1,900-year-old marble slab featuring an ancient Greek inscription within the Roman Baths of Hisarya, Bulgaria. This extraordinary find offers crucial insights into the financial management of the Thrace province and the timeline for the baths’ construction. Hisarya: A Hidden Treasure with a Rich Heritage Located in […]
Remarkable Find in Toul, France Carved Block in Corinthian Style Discovered During Construction Work In the historic city of Toul, located in northeastern France, an extraordinary archaeological treasure has surfaced amidst a contemporary construction project. While workers were digging trenches for a new district heating system, they stumbled upon a large and intricately carved limestone […]
A Race Against Time and Tides In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, researchers have discovered approximately 200 medieval skeletons at Whitesands Bay, close to St David’s in Wales. This significant find sheds light on an early Christian community that dates back to the sixth century. A Sacred Resting Place Beneath the Sand Just beneath the sands […]
In an extraordinary archaeological discovery, Turkish researchers have uncovered a 1,700-year-old Roman ringstone featuring the goddess Athena at the ancient site of Assos. This find not only illuminates the religious customs of the city but also provides a tangible connection to its rich history. Assos: A City Rich in Myth and Heritage Located in the […]
In an exciting archaeological breakthrough, two enormous Roman statue heads have been uncovered at a cricket club in Carlisle, located in northern England. These remarkable artifacts, believed to originate from the early 3rd century, have intrigued both scholars and history buffs. A Lucky Find on Day Two The excavation, which began on Monday, May 22, […]