6,500-year-old Czech sanctuary linked to the Sun and Moon predates Stonehenge by 1,000 years
A 6,500-year-old ritual center near Chleby in the Czech Republic was built more than 1,000 years before Stonehenge,…
2,700-Year-Old Assyrian Artifact Made from Odd Material Should Have Been “Impossible” to Craft with Ancient Tools, Archaeologists Say
An unusual artifact unearthed at a site in central Israel is offering researchers an unexpected look at far-reaching…
Iron Age House From the 10th Century BC Discovered in Greece
Numerous stones were in the largest room, which could have once been a paved courtyard. Credit: Thorikos Archaeological…
Ancient ship burial in Norway dates to CE 700, rewriting early Viking Age origins
Archaeologists working on the Norwegian island of Leka have identified one of the earliest known ship burials in…
2,700-year-old kohl from Iran reveals first known use of graphite in ancient eye makeup
One of the most fascinating discoveries in northwestern Iran is providing a glimpse into the personal grooming habits…
Rare pre-Viking helmet fragment discovered in Lejre, Denmark
An extraordinarily well-preserved section of a gold-plated, gemstone-encrusted helmet has been uncovered in Lejre, Denmark, providing new information…
1,500-year-old Iron Age weapons sacrifice discovered in Denmark
Archaeologists from the Vejle Museums have uncovered an extraordinary collection of Iron Age weaponry and artifacts during excavations…