In 2010, Dave Crisp, a hospital chef from the UK, made a remarkable discovery while using a metal detector in a field in southwest England. What began as a search for metal objects turned into the find of a lifetime when Crisp unearthed a pot containing 52,503 ancient Roman coins. Initially, he found just 21 […]

Archaeologists have unearthed an ancient temple and theater complex in the northern Peruvian town of Zaña, dating back an astonishing 4,000 years, making it one of the oldest known structures in Peru made by man. The discovery was made following reports of looting at the site called La Otra Banda/Cerro Las Animas, prompting a collaborative […]

In May 2024, the archaeological community was electrified by a remarkable discovery at George Washington’s estate, Mount Vernon. Initially, two 18th-century bottles were unearthed, containing cherries picked before the founding of the United States. However, this thrilling find soon led to an even more astounding revelation. During the ongoing Mansion Revitalization Project, aimed at preserving […]

Humans have been representing the world around us in artistic creations for countless millennia. From cave paintings to ancient bone carvings, the meanings of ancient art are only sometimes truly intelligible to modern minds. Archeologists devote countless hours to uncovering, documenting, and interpreting ancient art. Among the more recent papers to interpret ancient South American […]

In the ancient Maya civilization, animals played a crucial role not only as a source of meat, hides, and feathers but also for their religious and symbolic significance. Among these animals, cultivating sacred stingless bees, known as Xunan-Kab, was particularly important. The Maya produced honey from these bees for food, trading, and ceremonial purposes, a […]

Crows are incredibly intelligent animals. Scientifically known as the genus Corvus, with many subsidiary species around the globe, these birds frequently impress scientists and amateur bird watchers alike with their brilliance. One rescued crow visited his savior every day to sip coffee, while researchers have uncovered crows’ understanding of water level displacement. They can play […]

James Kane and Barbi Agostini, magnet fishing enthusiasts from Queens, New York, reeled in an unexpected windfall when they discovered a safe filled with an estimated $80,000 while fishing in Flushing Meadows Corona Park. Kane, 40, and Agostini, 39, had taken up the hobby during the pandemic and were stunned by the stacks of hundred-dollar […]

In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery in Carlisle, England, a team unearthed a rare sample of Tyrian Purple, a pigment once more valuable than gold. This discovery found preserved in the drains of a third-century Roman bathhouse, sheds light on the opulent lifestyle and intricate trade networks of ancient Rome.

The revelation of an ancient burial site in Patagonia, Argentina, has challenged the conventional narrative of human-animal relationships, suggesting that foxes may have once held a significant role akin to that of dogs in human history. Discovered alongside a human skeleton dating back 1,500 years, the fox’s presence in the grave raises intriguing questions about […]