Civilizations

Ancient Egyptian figurines depicting Osiris found in Poland 6

Ancient Egyptian figurines depicting Osiris found in Poland

A recent archaeological excavation in Kluczkowice, Poland unearthed a unique find of Roman and Egyptian gods together. This included two ancient Egyptian bronze figurines of fertility and agriculture god, Osiris, from the 1st millennium BC, and a 1st century AD bust of Bacchus, the Roman wine god.
Viking coin: Does Maine Penny prove Vikings lived in America? 9

Viking coin: Does Maine Penny prove Vikings lived in America?

The Viking Maine Penny is a tenth century silver coin that was discovered in the US state of Maine in 1957. The coin is Norwegian, and is one of the earliest examples of Scandinavian currency ever found in the Americas. The coin is also notable for its potential to shed light on the history of Viking exploration in the New World.