Uncovering the past The discovery of hundreds of skeletons in the worlds oldest city sheds light on the impact of violence and disease on ancient civilizations. A sobering reminder of our shared history.
Around 9,000 years ago, a Neolithic settlement in central Turkey was starting to grow. The people living at Çatalhöyük had transitioned from foraging to farming, and the…
Discovering the fascinating Gebelein Man a natural driedinthesun mummy from Predynastic Egypt. History comes alive in such remarkable finds.
In 1900, the British Museum exhibit known as the Gebelein Man was acquired along by Sir Wallis Budge, then keeper of the British Museum’s Egyptian Department. All…
Uncovering history The oldest complete skeleton with gigantism was found in ancient Rome. A fascinating discovery shedding light on the past
At six feet, eight inches, he would have towered over his contemporaries.It’s no tall tale—the first complete ancient skeleton of a person with gigantism has been discovered…
Unearth the spinechilling tales of 9 terrifying mummies each with their own haunting story rooted in history and mystery. From the ancient woman with blood still in her veins to the eerie Bronze Age bride prepare to be captivated by these macabre legends
Whether naturally preserved or intentionally embalmed mummies, these stories are as intriguing as they are disturbing. The ancient Egyptians are perhaps the best-known group of people who…
Unearthing history A 6000yearold childs skeleton discovered in Israels Cave of Horrors alongside the famed ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Sea scrolls is rewriting ancient narratives. The past speaks volumes from its silent chambers.
Archaeologists have discovered the 6,000-year-old skeleton of a child in the “Cave of Horrors” in Israel’s Judaean Desert, alongside ancient ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Sea scrolls and the world’s ‘oldest…
Did you know Inuit mummies had clogged arteries despite high Omega3s. A reminder to focus on overall heart health
Despite feasting on omega-3 rich diets of fish, which is thought to protect against plaque build-up in the arteries, 500-year-old Inuit mummies discovered in Greenland tell scientists…
Unearthed Ancient mummies in the Atacama Desert reveal a violent past. The stretched skin holds secrets of an intense era long gone.
Skeletal and mummified ancient remains from the Atacama Desert in what is now Chile show evidence of a surge of extreme violence tied to the rise of farming, a…
Uncovering the past in Chan Chan archaeologists make a haunting discovery of 25 skeletons in a mᴀss grave shedding light on ancient mysteries.
In the ancient Peruvian city of Chan Chan, archaeologists have uncovered a mᴀss grave of 25 to 30 skeletons, which archaeologists believe is the resting place of the society’s…
Uncover the ancient ritual of pot burials in Egypt a symbol of renewal and rebirth for the afterlife. A fascinating glimpse into history
Ancient Egyptians may have become famous for the beautiful and complex tombs they built for their kings at the heart of pyramids, but they also buried their…
Unveiling the secrets of ancient Egyptian mummies Did you know that they were used to create a specific paint color in historical artworks
Most people today would probably ᴀssociate Egyptian mummies with museums. This is unsurprising, as this is probably where most of us have seen them, especially in Europe….