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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Inhuman Relics from Paistu Churchyard

The article discusses archaeological excavations at the Paistu Churchyard in Estonia, revealing insights into the historical significance of the site.

Feb 28 • 12:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 75-Year Error in Macedonian Chronology That Changes the Origin of Alexander the Great

A new study suggests that the establishment of the Macedonian royal dynasty occurred 75 years later than previously thought, potentially altering the understanding of Macedonia's early history.

Feb 28 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A study revealed the luxurious life of Maya dogs: they had a better diet than many people

An archaeological study uncovered the elevated status and rich diet of Maya dogs, indicating their significant role in ancient Mesoamerican society.

Feb 28 • 02:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A hidden treasure in the backyard: This is how a nearly 2000-year-old archaeological piece was discovered hidden in a stone

A couple in New Orleans unearthed a 2000-year-old marble stone inscribed in Latin, which turned out to be a valuable archaeological find.

Feb 28 • 00:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Lighthouse keeper's wife's remains saved from being swallowed by sea

Archaeologists have successfully relocated the remains of Jane Ann Owen, the wife of a lighthouse keeper, from a remote Queensland island to protect them from rising sea levels.

Feb 27 • 19:38 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A terrible mistake: A guide defaces the Pyramid of Unas in Egypt and social media reacts

A tourist guide in Egypt caused outrage after writing with chalk on the ancient Pyramid of Unas, describing his action as an 'unforgivable mistake.'

Feb 27 • 13:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A discovery at the Great Mosque of Homs may reveal the location of the Sun Temple of Elagabalus, the first transgender emperor

A newly discovered inscription at the Great Mosque of Homs could provide insights into the long-lost location of the Sun Temple associated with the controversial Roman Emperor Elagabalus.

Feb 27 • 13:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Incredible find in Germany: A 3,400-year-old bronze sword reveals the mastery of ancient smiths

A remarkably well-preserved 3,400-year-old bronze sword discovered in southern Germany showcases the ancient smiths' craftsmanship.

Feb 27 • 09:31 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The return of a legend: one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World reappears in the Mediterranean

A Franco-Egyptian archaeological team has recovered 22 monumental blocks from the submerged ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria in the Mediterranean Sea, marking the revival of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

An experiment with copies of monuments, on land and at sea, is the second leg of archaeology

The article discusses the ongoing experiments in recreating historical monuments, particularly ships, emphasizing that such initiatives are not new.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mexico claims a French auction house for selling 40 archaeological pieces of national heritage

The Mexican government is taking legal action against a French auction house for selling archaeological pieces that they claim belong to Mexico's cultural heritage.

Feb 26 • 18:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A 2,800-Year-Old Mass Grave Exposing a Violent Slaughter of Children and Women Discovered in Serbia

Archaeologists in northern Serbia have uncovered a mass grave dating back 2,800 years that suggests a violent episode involving the deaths of women and children during the Iron Age.

Feb 26 • 16:43 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Ancient lost city discovered with drones near famed tourist route: 'Source of great pride'

An ancient city was uncovered near the Appian Way in Italy, revealing structures from the second and first centuries B.C.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Discovery from Pálava using a detector: a grave from the Bronze Age with ritualistically broken clasps

A Bronze Age grave containing ritualistically broken clothing clasps was discovered in Pálava using a detector.

Feb 26 • 10:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Push-out Buddha and Wood Tablets Found at Heijo-kyo Site in Nara, Possibly Related to Todai-ji Great Buddha Opening Ceremony

Archaeologists have discovered a copper Buddha statue and wooden tablets at the Heijo-kyo site in Nara, potentially linked to the opening ceremony of the Great Buddha at Todai-ji shrine.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Archaeological Museum of Ithaca is Fully Upgraded

The Greek Ministry of Culture is modernizing the Archaeological Museum in Vathi, Ithaca, as a vital step for its reopening.

Feb 26 • 06:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Enchanting' period drama based on true story on BBC iPlayer now

The film 'The Dig', centered around the excavation of the Sutton Hoo ship burial, is now available on BBC iPlayer and has been well-received by audiences.

Feb 26 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A 40,000-Year-Old Discovery Could Be a Lost Chapter in the Origins of Human Communication

A recent study suggests that early European hunter-gatherers used a sophisticated system of signs to transmit information 40,000 years ago, predating writing as we know it.

Feb 26 • 01:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A study revealed the curious practice that the Mayans carried out with dogs

A recent study by researchers from the University of Calgary uncovered significant insights into the role and exchange of dogs in Maya civilization.

Feb 25 • 17:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

80 Years Missing: WWII Era Bomber Found in the Baltic Sea

Underwater archaeologists have discovered the wreck of a WWII era B-17 bomber in the Baltic Sea, potentially identifying a long-lost crew and bringing closure to their families.

Feb 25 • 16:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

The 21 Million Year Old Manatee That Already Changed the Ocean Like Current Species

Researchers have identified an extinct manatee species named Salwasiren qatarensis, discovered from fossil remains in Qatar, which significantly influenced its marine ecosystem 21 million years ago.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Findings from Žibininkai village enriched the collections of the Kretinga Museum

The Kretinga Museum has received new archaeological findings from Žibininkai village, including various artifacts dating from the 17th century.

Feb 25 • 11:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The mass murderers of Rauaaja targeted women and children

Archaeologists have discovered that 77 individuals buried in an ancient mass grave in Serbia were predominantly women and children, potentially victims of a cultural conflict.

Feb 25 • 10:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

CT scans reveal 'deadly' rituals in Inca civilization

A recent study using CT scans has uncovered intricate details about the Inca child sacrifice rituals known as 'capacocha' that occurred five centuries ago.

Feb 25 • 08:24 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

EU’s tech ban, China’s mysterious Nantianmen project: 7 science highlights

The article discusses significant recent developments in science, particularly highlighting the EU's ban on collaboration with Chinese organizations in critical technologies and the return of a prominent biologist to China.

Feb 25 • 07:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Archaeologists find surprising evidence regarding what happened to lepers in the Middle Ages

Archaeologists have unearthed unexpected findings related to the fate of lepers during medieval times in Denmark.

Feb 25 • 07:27 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Rare Medieval Ring with Mystical Meanings Found

A unique and beautiful medieval ring adorned with a dark blue stone has been discovered in Tonsberg, Norway, dating back to between the 9th and 11th centuries.

Feb 25 • 07:16 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discovery of Western-style artillery battery designed by Katsu Kaishu reveals tense conditions of the late Edo period in Takatsuki, Osaka

A Western-style artillery battery designed by naval officer Katsu Kaishu, crucial for late Edo period defense strategies, has been discovered in Takatsuki, Osaka.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

5,200-Year-Old Canoe - The Discovery in the USA Preceding the Pyramids

A collection of ancient canoes, including one dating back 5,200 years, was discovered in Lake Mendota, revealing pre-Columbian maritime history in North America.

Feb 24 • 15:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Extraordinary discovery on a walk with dogs. The sea revealed footprints from thousands of years ago

Locals in Scotland discovered ancient footprints dating back 2,000 years after a storm exposed a layer of clay on Lunan Bay beach.

Feb 24 • 12:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

In Siberia.. discovery of prosthetic limbs used 2500 years ago

Archaeologists in Siberia have uncovered evidence of a primitive prosthetic limb used by a woman around 2500 years ago, showcasing early surgical practices.

Feb 24 • 11:47 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Ancient Petra engineers did what even the Romans dared not undertake

Recent discoveries in Petra, Jordan, highlight the advanced engineering skills of the Nabateans, revealing a complex high-tech plumbing system.

Feb 24 • 10:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A Journey into the Depths of History: Visitors Discover a Hidden Mosque from 9 Centuries Ago in Mosul

Tourists and local residents explore an underground mosque dating back to the 12th century in Mosul, Iraq, now opened as an open museum for the first time.

Feb 24 • 10:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Winckelmann Institute Berlin: 'Every Child Has a Right to Latin'

The Winckelmann Institute in Berlin seeks to retain its importance in classical studies amidst proposed cuts due to declining student numbers.

Feb 24 • 09:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Mass Grave of Women and Children 2,800 Years Old Reveals Ancient Cruelties

A recently discovered mass grave in Gomolava, Serbia, sheds light on the brutal realities faced by women and children in ancient societies.

Feb 24 • 06:52 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 5000-year discovery that might be the true Ark of Noah

Archaeological findings in Durupinar, Turkey suggest the presence of marine materials, potentially confirming biblical accounts of Noah's Ark.

Feb 23 • 21:24 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Brutal Massacre of Women and Children Puzzles Archaeologists

A mass grave from the Early Iron Age in northern Serbia containing around 80 women and children has been discovered, raising questions about the brutal manner of their deaths.

Feb 23 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The mass grave that reveals a massacre of women and children in Europe 2,800 years ago

Archaeological findings in Serbia have unveiled a mass grave containing the remains of women and children, indicating a targeted massacre rather than deaths from epidemics as previously thought.

Feb 23 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Music: the first language of the soul

The article explores the origins of music, emphasizing its role as a fundamental form of human expression long before the advent of written language and organized civilizations.

Feb 23 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The excavation of Queen Kaarina Maununtyttären's grave does not please everyone – archaeologist denies being a grave robber

An archaeologist has faced criticism over the excavation of Queen Kaarina Maununtyttären's grave, defending the research as respectful and essential for understanding cultural heritage.

Feb 23 • 09:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tomb over a thousand years old with human remains and gold discovered in Panama

A thousand-year-old tomb containing human remains and gold artifacts has been discovered in Panama, indicating the presence of a high-status individual.

Feb 22 • 19:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Ancient Europeans are connected by "horned beings," researchers found. The key was a shaman's grave

Researchers reveal insights into the interactions between the first farmers and indigenous hunter-gatherers in prehistoric Europe through the examination of a shaman's burial equipped with unique artifacts.

Feb 22 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Bones Found in Spain Reveal Use of Elephants in War 2,000 Years Ago

A 2,200-year-old bone discovered near Córdoba, Spain, may provide the first direct archaeological evidence of war elephants used by Carthaginian general Hannibal.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Looters' arrest uncovers 2,000-year-old workshop near Jerusalem biblical pilgrimage path

Israeli authorities uncovered a 2,000-year-old workshop intended for biblical pilgrims following the arrest of looters at the site.

Feb 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

For the second time: A swimmer found a Crusader sword about 900 years old off the coast of Dor

A hobbyist swimmer uncovered a 900-year-old Crusader sword underwater near Dor beach, after chasing away antique thieves.

Feb 22 • 10:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Unusual Cooperation: What Murder Investigators Can Learn from Archaeologists

This article discusses the collaboration between archaeologists and murder investigators, highlighting lessons learned from both fields.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Archaeological excavations reveal 7,000 years of civilization beneath the Norman lands

Archaeological excavations in Écouché-les-Vallées, Normandy, have uncovered evidence of ancient human habitation dating back 7,000 years, including Neolithic dwellings and a Bronze Age royal tomb.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Elephant bone from the time of Hannibal found in Spain

An elephant bone from the time of Hannibal was discovered in Spain, shedding light on historical interactions between ancient cultures.

Feb 22 • 04:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Archaeologists unearth Viking-era 'execution pit' near university town, exposing brutal ancient violence

Archaeologists in the UK have discovered a Viking-era execution pit containing the remains of young men, potentially linked to conflicts during the 9th century.

Feb 21 • 13:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Are we to blame for the extinction of Neanderthals? Here's what science knows now

Scientists are investigating the reasons behind the extinction of Neanderthals, considering factors like isolation, competition with modern humans, and the potential for violence.

Feb 21 • 11:43 UTC

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