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NORTH AMERICA, U.S.A, WORLD

Cahokia: The largest and most complex ancient archaeological site you probably didn’t hear of

Cahokia: The largest and most complex ancient archaeological site you probably didn’t hear of I’m standing at the center of what was once the greatest civilization between the deserts of Mexico and the North American Arctic—America’s first city and arguably American Indians’ finest achievement—and I just can’t get past the four-lane gash that cuts through … Continue reading Cahokia: The largest and most complex ancient archaeological site you probably didn’t hear of →

ENGLAND, EUROPE, WORLD

Hoard of 5,000 Anglo Saxon Coins Worth Over $1.5 M Discovered by Amateur Metal Detectorists

Hoard of 5,000 Anglo Saxon Coins Worth Over $1.5 M Discovered by Amateur Metal Detectorists A cache of more than Anglo Saxon 5000 coins, including a rare penny, have been discovered, and the find in Buckinghamshire near Lenborough is considered to be the largest haul of coins in modern times. It includes a uniquely-stamped coin … Continue reading Hoard of 5,000 Anglo Saxon Coins Worth Over $1.5 M Discovered by Amateur Metal Detectorists →

EUROPE, ICELAND, WORLD

Extinction of Icelandic walrus coincides with Norse settlement

The Vikings may have caused one of the earliest animal extinctions associated with humans In Iceland, there are no walruses, but there were hundreds at one time . The time of the disappearance of the walruses indicates the loss of population may be one of the earliest known examples of people leading a sea species … Continue reading Extinction of Icelandic walrus coincides with Norse settlement →

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Ancient ships of death: Were they on a mission of politics or plunder?

Ancient ships of death: Were they on a mission of politics or plunder? For more than a thousand years the ships of death moldered unseen on the shore of the Baltic Sea, sheltering the bones of dozens of Viking-era young men and a trove of rich possessions. Now, after analyzing the ships and skeletons, researchers … Continue reading Ancient ships of death: Were they on a mission of politics or plunder? →

EUROPE, NORWAY, WORLD

Iron Age Dice and Game Pieces Unearthed in Norway

Iron Age Dice and Game Pieces Unearthed in Norway In western Norway Archaeologists have found unusual elongated dice and board game pieces from the Roman Iron Age. Norwegian archeologists agreed last month to dig up the remains of a small cairn of the early iron age in western Norway. Dotted with monuments and grave mounds, … Continue reading Iron Age Dice and Game Pieces Unearthed in Norway →

EUROPE, NORWAY, WORLD

Norway’s melting ice is revealing priceless ancient artifacts

Norway’s melting ice is revealing priceless ancient artifacts “The moment these artifacts melt out of the ice, they’re immediately vulnerable to the elements,” says James H, in an interview with national geographic. Ancient artifacts preserved in snow and ice over thousands of years in Norway’s mountains are emerging at an unprecedented rate, and archaeologists are … Continue reading Norway’s melting ice is revealing priceless ancient artifacts →

ENGLAND, EUROPE, WORLD

2 Decades of archaeological research have shed light on an Anglo Saxon community that lived in England 1400 years ago

2 Decades of archaeological research have shed light on an Anglo Saxon community that lived in England 1400 years ago During the winter of 1816-1817 extreme storms swept away tons of sand and formed the vast dune fields surrounding the castle until today, on the beach below the Castle Bamburgh. This was not the only surprising … Continue reading 2 Decades of archaeological research have shed light on an Anglo Saxon community that lived in England 1400 years ago →

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Archaeologist Shows How The People Who Lived Thousands Of Years Before Us Really Looked And The Result Is Amazing

Archaeologist Shows How The People Who Lived Thousands Of Years Before Us Really Looked And The Result Is Amazing Such works by Oscar Nilsson represent the faces of people who died in the past. The Swedish archeologist is also a sculptor who focuses on reconstructing the faces of those whose graves were found during excavation. In … Continue reading Archaeologist Shows How The People Who Lived Thousands Of Years Before Us Really Looked And The Result Is Amazing →