The year is 1851. Sociologist Eilert Sundt is walking across a field in Hedmark, central Norway, when he notices a pile of stones. They catch his eye because they look peculiar. They’re small, about the size of a fist, with… Continue Reading
At Luxor, Egyptologists have discovered the sarcophagus of a priestess of the god Amun. http://www.archaeology.org/news/2764-141209-luxor-amun-singer
A study of mummies from around the world shows atherosclerosis, or calcified arteries, was prevalent in a wide range of cultures and time periods. http://www.archaeology.org/issues/153-1411/trenches/2608-trenches-mummies-heart-disease
City first described by Ptolemy (2nd century AD), eminent Greek scholar and astronomer, Capitolias in the northern Jordan, has been studied by the expedition of the Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw. http://www.naukawpolsce.pap.pl/en/news/news,403058,polish-archaeologists-in-the-ancient-city-of-jupiter-capitolinus.html
A fisherman stumbled upon a rock carving that appears to show a legendary battle in Quileute mythology. As historic finds go, it’s “the most important, at least in this modern day” for the tribe. http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2025211284_petroglyphceremonyxml.html
Mass graves that have been discovered at three different points of the ancient city of Pisidia Antiocheia have posed a mystery for experts, who are now examining the 24 skeletons. http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/Default.aspx?pageID=238&nID=72797&NewsCatID=375
After Persia’s invasion of Egypt, Persia took the best of Egypt’s artists back to Persia. The result was that art in Egypt suffered and it is obvious in the art that was created in the time period. http://www.livescience.com/49059-ancient-egyptian-coffin-odd-art.html
At a recent INAH press conference on the Tlalocan project, it was announced that a substantial offering and three chambers have been discovered at the far end of a tunnel discovered under the Temple of the Feathered Serpent at Teotihuacan,… Continue Reading
A newly discovered female figurine amulet from Revninge in the east of Denmark represents a very interesting find due to her remarkably detailed Viking Age dress. http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/06/2014/viking-age-revninge-woman-an-exceptional-find
Millions of documents stored in archives could provide scientists with the key to tracing the development of agriculture in the British Isles over the last 700 years, according to new research. The short article – http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/12/141207222738.htm The actual paper –… Continue Reading