Viking Age ceremonial burial shields found to be combat ready
The Viking shields found on the Gokstad ship in 1880 were not strictly ceremonial and may have been used in hand-to-hand combat, according to an in-depth analysis.
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2,200-year-old remains of sacrificed panda and tapir discovered
The discovery of a tapir skeleton in Xi'an, China indicates that tapirs may have inhabited China in ancient times, contrary to previous beliefs.
Archaeologists discovered 1,800-year-old medal with the head of Medusa
A military medal believed to be almost 1,800-year-old has been found by archaeologists in Turkey.
Enormous megalithic complex from 5000 BC discovered in Spain
The huge prehistoric site in Huelva province could be one of the largest sites within Europe. This large-scale ancient construction might just have been an important religious or administrative center for people who lived thousands upon thousand years ago, according to archaeologists.
300,000-year-old Schöningen spears reveal Prehistoric advanced woodworking
In a recently published study, it was revealed that a 300,000-year-old hunting weapon has demonstrated the impressive woodworking capabilities of early humans.
An ancient village discovered on Triquet Island is 10,000 years older than the pyramids
Archaeologists uncovered Ice Age village that dates back 14,000 years, outdating the pyramids by 10,000 years.
Archaeologists uncover ancient ceremonial chariot unearthed in Pompeii
Excavators found the bronze and tin chariot almost fully intact, with wooden remains and the imprint of ropes, according to an announcement on Saturday from the Archaeological Park of Pompeii.…
1,600-year-old demon-slaying mega sword unearthed in Japan
Archaeologists in Japan have discovered a 'Dako' sword from the 4th century that dwarfs any other sword ever discovered in Japan.
500,000-year-old tools in Polish cave may have belonged to extinct hominid species
The findings suggest humans crossed into central Europe earlier than previously thought.
Scientists solve long-standing mystery of what may have triggered ice age
Combining advanced climate model simulations with marine sediment analyses, a breakthrough scientific study reveals what may have triggered massive ice sheets to form in Scandinavia, ringing in the last glacial period some 100,000 years ago.
