Watching The World Change
In November of 2008, further analysis of the Egyptian mummy found to have been wearing a ‘pained’ look on his face is thought to belong to Prince Pentewere, the deadly son who was suspected of plotting the murder against his father, Pharaoh Ramses III. A report sent out by National Geographic News, recent examinations of…
What do you get when you indulge in the nasty practice of female infanticide? Well, in the coming years , the men of an ancient culture do not have any women to choose from when they are in need of a bride. A study revealed in September of 2008 shows that Viking warriors had to…
Viking ships are often mentioned whenever the Norse culture is studied. Sailors relied on two separate classes of Viking ships: the longship and the knarr. In this article, you will learn the difference between the two ships, as well as more information regarding dishonorable deaths and final resting places for ancient Vikings. 4) Viking Ships…
The earliest evidence regarding our ancestors that once lived in caves is believed to have been uncovered by a research team working in the Wonderwerk cave located in South Africa. The director of the University of Toronto’s Archaeology Centre in Canada, Professor Michael Chazan believes that the stone tools located at the bottom level of…
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Upon analyzing the DNA of ancient Egyptian mummies, researchers believe they have found the earliest evidence of malaria. A study revealed in November of 2008 showed that the ancient DNA of two Egyptian mummies who passed away more than 3,500 years ago might have suffered what is seen as the first case of malaria in…
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During the renovation of a rugby stadium, workers were taken off guard when they happened upon an extensive complex of tombs situated underneath Rome. The discovery resembles a small city , complete with houses and streets. Evidence suggests that people may have lived in the region during the Dark Ages, but after centuries of inhabiting…
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While you’d think a former entrepreneur turned beginner archeologist would have been thrilled to find medieval artifacts at Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Mt. Visocica , the US businessman was not completely jumping for joy. The reason? After pouring a great deal of his own money into a personal mission to unearth what he believes to be…
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In August of 2008, headlines concerning the discovery of a large statue depicting a great Roman emperor hit the presses, as well as the archeological search for clues concerning the former hometown of an impressive American writer. A Civil War-era Opera House Receives Archeological Attention Virginia City, Nevada is the site for an archeological project…
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From July of 2008, we will showcase two headlines that take us to West Turkey and Ireland, where samples of ancient architecture and old cremated bones will shed light on inhabitants of the past. West Turkey Reveals Two Ancient Piers In July, it was reported that two piers hailing from 1st century AD have been…
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If you are interested in the medieval period, then the discovery of a Jain statue (one of more than 36 in total) should spark your attention. Situated in the older sections of Pushkar and Ghat, the region is a treasure trove of the ancient statues. With this piece of evidence and more, researchers may now…
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