Category: Archaeology

Alien Resurrection

The search for the Holy Grail of video games is due to begin this weekend in what is being billed as “the first archaeological expedition […]

Science behind the story of Richard’s remains

The discovery of the remains of Richard III made headlines around the world. Now a new book sheds light on the archaeology involved. Chris Bond […]

1888 “City of Chester” Shipwreck Rediscovered in Under Golden Gate Bridge

A steamship that sank with 16 passengers aboard in 1888 has been located again under the Golden Gate Bridge, leading to the release of new […]

‘Gospel of Jesus’s Wife’: Doubts Raised About Ancient Text

The authenticity of the “Gospel of Jesus’s Wife” has been debated since the papyrus was revealed in 2012. Now, new information uncovered by Live Science […]

Stonehenge Rock Source Identified

Scientists have found the exact source of Stonehenge’s smaller bluestones, new research suggests.The stones’ rock composition revealed they come from a nearby outcropping, located about […]

Knutsford Roman hoard among secrets uncovered at Cheshire Archaeology Day

RESIDENTS are being invited to uncover secrets of Cheshire’s past– including a hoard of Roman coins, brooches and rings from Knutsford – at Cheshire Archaeology […]

Swedes open coffin of 850-year-old king

  • April 24, 2014
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“Wrapped in beautiful linen cloth it is revealed, the skull well-preserved,” wrote Upsala Nya Tidning’s reporter Susanne Sigroth-Lambe, who was running a live update from […]

‘Roman’ skeletons unearthed among treasure haul during digs in west Suffolk

Nine skeletons and four cremation pits are among the discoveries made by archaeologists at Bardwell, Barnham, Pakenham and Rougham, all near Bury St Edmunds.Neolithic, Bronze […]

Rock engravings discovered near Palakkad

A large number of prehistoric, early historic, medieval, and later medieval archaeological sites relating to ancient Tamizhakam have been found.A team of archaeologists have discovered […]

A Geological Haunting in Connecticut

For hundreds of years spooky noises have emanated from the wooded hills surrounding the village of Moodus, Connecticut. The deep rumblings and jarring cracks seem […]

Intriguing tale of the gold collar found while ploughing

I’m always fascinated by the way experts can look at open countryside, work out the likely site of a longlost settlement, or whatever, and interpret […]

I’m Not Dead Yet: Premature Burial

The fear of being buried alive is more than just a Victorian era pre-occupation. Premature burial, also known as vivisepulture, has been recorded as intentional […]

Mysterious caves uncovered

  • April 22, 2014
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48 ancient caves were found grouped together at a 3,000 square meter hilltop in Zhongxian county, Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, news.xinhuanet.com reported. Read More:  Mysterious […]

Community dig sheds new light on Wark Castle in Northumberland – The Journal

A community dig has shed new light on a castle which for centuries was in the front line of the conflict between England and Scotland.It […]

Archaeologists Uncover Tomb of Ancient Egyptian Writer

Egypt’s minister of antiquities Mohammed Ibrahim has announced the discovery by Egyptian and Spanish archaeologists of two tombs dating to roughly 600BC in the south […]

Viking treasure discovered in the Isle of Man | Granada – ITV News

Buried treasure from Viking and Medieval times has been discovered in the Isle of Man.A rare Viking gold ingot, a silver document seal, gold ring […]

The strange case of the “vampire” burial in Venice.

In 2006 in Venice, Italy, archaeologists excavating a plague cemetery found something quite unusual: a skeleton with a brick in its mouth. They determined that […]

New chapel found at site of ‘Easter’ abbey

Archaeologists have located a hidden chapel at the site of an abbey where the date of the country’s Easter celebrations were first set.A team from […]

Richard III controversy coming to Stow From Cotswold Journal

THE controversy surrounding the discovery of the skeleton of Richard III beneath a Leicester car park is now coming to Stow.When archaeologists from Leicester University […]

Israeli Archeologist Uncovers Proof Judas Smoked Marijuana | 

A archeological dig site excavated by a scientific team from the Biblical Research Foundation, discovered what is presumed to be the tomb of the infamous […]

Body Slam This! Ancient Wrestling Match Was Fixed

Who says only modern-day pro wrestling is fake?Researchers have deciphered a Greek document that shows an ancient wrestling match was fixed. The document, which has […]

Treasure hunter strikes gold to find ring belonging to wealthy 17th-century money lender

A gold ring made by the wealthy money lender who founded the Grosvenor Estate has been found in a field by a treasure hunter.The 24-carat […]

Crowd-sourcing Britain’s Bronze Age

A new joint project by the British Museum and the UCL Institute of Archaeology is seeking online contributions from members of the public to enhance […]

BBC News – Rare Bishop’s seal declared treasure trove

A rare 14th Century Bishop’s seal discovered by a metal detecting enthusiast in the Isle of Man, has been declared Treasure Trove at an inquest.The […]

Siberian Mummies in Copper Masks Pose Mystery : Discovery News

Russian archaeologists have resumed excavations in a remote site near the Arctic Circle in the attempt to understand a perplexing find of medieval mummies clad […]