Mysterious 10th Century Viking Toy Unearthed in Iceland, Sparks Bewilderment and Debates
In Iceland, a fascinating archaeological discovery has sparked a lively debate among experts over a small, ancient stone figurine believed to be a toy from the Viking era. This rare artifact, unearthed during excavations at the Fjordur farm site in…
First Archaeological Excavations in Center of Northern Ireland’s Londonderry in over a Decade
An archaeological excavation began on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in the center of Londonderry, marking the city’s first such endeavor in over a decade. The site is strategically positioned near Londonderry’s historic walls, areas steeped in cultural significance and history….
6,000-Year-Old Submerged Cave Bridge Discovered in Spain’s Mallorca Shows When Mediterranean Was Settled
A recently analyzed submerged bridge in Genovesa Cave on the Spanish island of Mallorca is reshaping scientists’ understanding of when humans first settled the islands of the western Mediterranean Sea. This ancient stone structure, extending 25 feet in length, has…
Archaeologists Set Out to Resolve Mystery of 20,000 Waterloo Battle Bodies from Napoleonic Wars in 1815
An upcoming archaeological excavation aims to uncover the fate of the remains of 20,000 men who perished during one of the most important and famous battles in world history, the Battle of Waterloo during the Napoleonic Wars in 1815. This…
Archaeologists Discover How Prehistoric Humans Hunted Mammoths, Other Megafauna in North America to Extinction
Archaeologists have unveiled new insights into the hunting strategies employed by prehistoric humans in North America, focusing on their interactions with large megafauna like mammoths. The findings, detailed in the journal PLOS ONE, suggest that these ancient hunters utilized specially…
Underwater Archaeologists Find 3 Shipwrecks from World War II’s ‘Forgotten Battle’ Off Alaska’s Coast
Underwater archaeologists have successfully identified the wrecks of three military ships that played roles in the WWII conflict during Japan’s invasion of Alaska’s Aleutian Islands—a battle often overlooked and dubbed the “forgotten battle” by historians. The discoveries include two Japanese…
Breakthrough Basalt Analysis by Israeli Archaeologists Generates Surprising Research Results
In a new study, Israeli researchers have successfully applied chemical analysis to differentiate sources of basalt, a volcanic rock that has historically been challenging to trace due to the absence of a comprehensive comparative database. Recent advancements in modern analytical…
Early Medieval, Roman Structures Found Close to England-Wales Border at UK’s Wrexham
An “extremely rare” discovery of structures from the early medieval period and remnants of a Roman settlement has been made in Wrexham, a city and county in northeast Wales, close to the Anglo-Welsh border. This revelation came to light during…
‘The Mudbrick Swamp,’ First Book in ‘Rodiniya’s Reason’ Fantasy Series, Published by Writer Ivan Dikov
“The Mudbrick Swamp,” the first book in the “Rodiniya’s Reason” fantasy series, has been published by Bulgarian English-language writer and journalist Ivan Dikov on Amazon.com. “pThe Mudbrick Swam” is actually Volume 1 of what is conceived as a vast epic…
From the Mechanical to the Video Slot
There is a lot more history to the slot machine than many people realise and actually, a lot of the facts are really quite interesting.
Lucky Bingo Numbers from Films and TV
As with pretty much every single type of gambling game, bingo has had its fair share of representation on the big screen, often appearing in films and TV series.
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Top 5 Discoveries of Archaeology in This Decade
Our ancestors brought very small footprints on the planet due to which there is hardly anything to record their global existence. With Archaeology, an ever-changing landscape, the experts can reassess the most firmly held views about the bygones.
Top 8 Archeological Sites to Visit In Bulgaria
For international tourists, Bulgaria is mostly known for its marvelous beaches in the region of Golden Sands and Sunny Beach.
