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Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Niede Guidon, 92, Archaeologist Who Preserved Prehistoric Rock Art, Dies

Niede Guidon transformed northeast Brazil's Serra da Capivara into a cultural heritage site, questioning human migration theories and preserving ancient rock art.
Arts
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Niede Guidon, 92, Archaeologist Who Preserved Prehistoric Rock Art, Dies

Niede Guidon transformed northeast Brazil's Serra da Capivara into a cultural heritage site, questioning human migration theories and preserving ancient rock art.
#london
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

Artists travel back in time with work created from ancient wood discovered at lost London river

The Walbrook River, a tributary marking the western edge of early Roman London, has recently become a focal point for archaeological discoveries, including Roman skulls and artifacts.
London
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Groundbreaking Trojan War discovery may prove legendary tale true

According to Greek historians, the Trojan War took place around 1184 BC, a period believed to coincide with the dating of the artifacts discovered at the site.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 days ago

Medieval leather goods found in Oslo

The shoes, between 600 and 700 years old, are hand-stitched from leather. Some of them are low and simple. Others have intricate patterns or elegant decorations.
History
#olympos
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
5 days ago

Vast marble pavement of ancient agora found in Turkey

The agora of Magnesia covers an astonishing 10,000 square meters and is one of the largest and best-preserved agoras in the ancient Mediterranean. Researchers are optimistic about uncovering many inscriptions.
History
#historical-artifacts
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

Neolithic dog tooth bags found in Germany

The elaborate bags decorated with dog teeth were likely used by women of the social elite in the Corded Ware Culture, showcasing high craftsmanship and social status.
History
#radiocarbon-dating
fromMail Online
1 week ago

New discovery at 'underwater Stonehenge' in rewrites human history

Experts believe the relief served as a time marker, dating the structure to around 7000BC using sonar technology. That would make it one of the earliest known examples of prehistoric art on the continent.
History
#history
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Office plans amended after Roman basilica found

Sophie Jackson, director of development at MOLA, stated, 'Finding substantial remains of the basilica is one of the most remarkable discoveries made in the City in recent years, and it has been described as the equivalent to discovering the Speaker's Chair in the Chamber of the House of Commons in 2,000 years' time.'
London
#egypt
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Archaeologists make surprising discovery at Easter Island

Easter Island was settled from central East Polynesia around AD 1200-1250. The Polynesians were skilled sailors so double canoes were used.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

Kushan vessel inscribed with woman's name found in Tajikistan

The discovery of a pottery vessel with an inscription in the Bactrian language at the Khalkajar archaeological site reveals essential aspects of the Kushan Empire's cultural integration.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

Medieval sword fished out of Vistula in Warsaw

Andrzej Korpikiewicz discovered a medieval sword while walking along the Vistula River, initially mistaking it for rebar before realizing its historical significance.
History
#roman-history
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 week ago

Fine grave goods, inscription found in Heraclea Sintica necropolis

Rescue excavations have uncovered remains from the 2nd century B.C. to the 2nd century A.D. at the Western Necropolis of Heracleia Syntica in Bulgaria.
History
#historical-discoveries
fromMedievalists.net
1 week ago

The Roman Girl Rediscovered During the Renaissance - Medievalists.net

Fonzio reported the discovery of a remarkably preserved female body, with small ears, dark eyebrows, and a pale face, appearing as if freshly buried.
History
#ancient-dna
fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

City buries the news as Brickell dig unearths 3,500-year-old burial and settlement site

Excavations at 1809 Brickell Avenue have revealed traces of fire pits, pottery shards, tools, spearheads, animal bones, shells, and human remains dating back 3,500 years.
Miami
#human-migration
History
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Mysterious 6,000-year-old remains with never-before-seen DNA

Archaeological findings in Colombia suggest a unique lineage of ancient hunter-gatherers that may reshape the understanding of human history in South America.
History
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Mysterious 6,000-year-old remains with never-before-seen DNA

Archaeological findings in Colombia suggest a unique lineage of ancient hunter-gatherers that may reshape the understanding of human history in South America.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US researchers launch new mission to solve mystery of Amelia Earhart's fate

A new mission to locate Amelia Earhart's long-missing plane is being launched following fresh clues suggesting she may have crash-landed on a remote island in the South Pacific.
History
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Hymn of Babylon is pieced together after 2,100 YEARS

Like the sea, (Babylon) proffers her yield, like a garden of fruit, she flourishes in her charms, like a wave, her swell brings her bounties rolling in.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 weeks ago

Oldest steel acupuncture needles found in Marquis of Haihun tomb

The earliest known steel acupuncture needles have been discovered in the tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, revealing advanced metallurgical technology from the Western Han Dynasty.
History
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Atlantis is finally FOUND, claims archaeologist... and he's got video

Donnellan spent eight years investigating the coast of Cádiz using sonar and LiDAR, uncovering long, linear structures across the ocean floor, organized in concentric circular walls.
History
#paleolithic
#ancient-humans
fromNature
3 weeks ago
History

Niede Guidon obituary: Brazilian archaeologist who upended ideas on early human migration

fromNature
3 weeks ago
History

Niede Guidon obituary: Brazilian archaeologist who upended ideas on early human migration

#maritime-history
fromNBC News
3 weeks ago
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A Revolutionary War-era boat is being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan

fromNBC News
3 weeks ago
Boston food

A Revolutionary War-era boat is being painstakingly rebuilt after centuries buried beneath Manhattan

fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks ago

Geometric mosaic floor with rare painted tiles found in France

The recent excavation has revealed a polychrome mosaic floor dating back to the 1st century B.C., showcasing intricate geometric designs and painted accents.
History
#cultural-history
fromTheartnewspaper
3 weeks ago

Gaza's archaeology students strive to complete their degrees amid a devastating war

"We believe that knowledge is the strongest weapon to face challenges, and that every moment we study gives us new hope for a better future."
Online learning
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks ago

Rare gold coin of Byzantine emperor Justin II found in Bulgaria

A rare gold coin minted during Emperor Justin II's reign has been discovered in Bulgaria, showcasing unique features and historical significance differing from the more common solidi.
History
fromNature
3 weeks ago

These scientists re-enacted Stone-Age voyage to Japan's remotest islands

Archaeologists have 'drawn lines' showing how Stone-Age seafarers could have discovered the southernmost islands of Japan, travelling northeast from Taiwan.
Roam Research
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 weeks ago

Enigmatic dragon man' was not a new human species, but a Denisovan

The breakthrough by the Chinese and Swedish research team reclassifies Homo longi as a Denisovan, not a new human species, altering our understanding of human evolution.
OMG science
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

Remains from Neolithic to Iron Age found in southern Germany

The very first find was a Neolithic burial, the remains of an adult male in a crouched posture found with a beautiful polished stone axe.
History
fromAeon
1 month ago

At a prehistoric pigment mine, researchers glimpse our earliest moments in the Americas | Aeon Videos

Derived from iron-rich rocks, red ochre is humanity's oldest known pigment, believed to date back between 350,000 and 400,000 years, used to trace our spread.
philosophy
#world-war-ii
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Solving the mystery of a 200-year-old ambush

The discovery of skeletons in Navarre provides new insights into the impact of guerrilla warfare during the Napoleonic War in Spain.
France news
fromTheartnewspaper
1 month ago

Malta's mysterious prehistoric temples may have taught sailors to navigate by the stars, new research suggests

The Maltese temples may have served as navigational training sites for ancient seafarers, suggesting a blend of social and cosmological functions in their design.
Angular
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Bombshell discovery in soil at 'site of Noah's Ark'

The Durupinar Formation in Turkey may be the resting site of Noah's Ark, as suggested by recent geological findings.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
1 month ago

New Anglo-Saxon shilling type found in Norwich

The new shilling discovered near Norwich embodies the synthesis of Christian and Pagan iconography, dating back to 640-660 A.D., marking a pivotal cultural transition.
History
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Renovation

Stong Ruins / SP(R)INT STUDIO

The restoration of Stöng enhances historical significance through a sensitive architectural intervention.
The design mediates between the past and present, promoting interaction with Icelandic archaeology.
Agriculture
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

A surprise find in Michigan shows the extent of ancient Native American agriculture

Researchers have discovered a significant Native American agricultural site in Michigan, revealing extensive ancient farming practices.
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