1,850-year-old bronze Roman coin discovered on Israeli beach
The coin was minted in Alexandria, Egypt, in the reign of Emperor Antoninus Pius and contains the image of the Cancer zodiac sign…
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Mayan pot recovered from cave in Playa del Carmen
The vessel appeared to help “prepare chocolate and with ceramics” associated with the time period. A Mayan pot was recovered by specialists from…
Viking sword discovered in Norway by metal detector enthusiasts
The University of Stavanger said: “The sword would have one of the most spectacularly ornamented and heaviest types of swords from the Viking…
Researchers determine that fortress may be remains of lost city – study
Archaeologists identified structures that indicate that the site may have been used for military purposes, as well as a complex that may have…
Ritual bath used by elites on eve of second Temple destruction uncovered
The ritual bath is located on top of a cliff in the “Upper City,” a phrase coined by historian Josephus Flavius to describe…
How did lead use affect the children of the Roman Empire? – study
Children are especially prone to lead poisoning due to the fact that their bodies are still developing therefore absorb higher quantities of ingested…
Church of the Holy Sepulchre excavation unveils remains from Constantine’s time
The researchers said the rock layers of the stone quarry used during the construction of the church during Constantine’s period had been uncovered….
Fossils of 500 million year old predator prompts evolution rethink-study
In 84 of the fossils found in Canada’s Yoho National Park, the remains of the brain and nerves are still preserved after 506…
The spacecraft Gaia has identified two giant new planets in the Milky Way
Tel Aviv University team who led the research say Gaia’s innovative technology is sparking a true revolution in the world of astronomy. The…