Mystery Why Vikings Left Greenland Has Been Solved By Scientists
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – One of the great mysteries of late medieval history is why did the Norse, who had established successful settlements in southern Greenland in 985, abandon them in the early 15th century? The consensus view has long been that colder temperatures, ᴀssociated with the Little Ice Age, helped make the colonies […]
207-Year-Old Whaling Shipwreck Discovered In Gulf Of Mexico
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – NOAA and partners today announced the discovery of the wreck of a 207-year-old whaling ship, called Industry, found on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. The remains of the 64-foot long, two-masted wooden brig opens a window into a little known chapter of American history when descendants of African […]
Ancient City Machu Picchu Was Originally Called Huayna Picchu By The Incas – Study Of The Name Reveals
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Machu Picchu is among the most recognized archaeological sites in the world. A lasting symbol of the Inca Empire, it’s one of the most visited attractions in Latin America and at the heart of the Peruvian tourist industry. More than 110 years after Hiram Bingham’s first visit to the site, […]
The Americas Were Not Populated Via The Ice-Free Corridor More Than 15,600 Years Ago – New Study Of Boulders Reveals
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – How and when did the first people reach the Americas has been debated for decades. Most scientists agree the first humans to inhabit America came from Eurasia. The problem is that the timeline and route of the first arrivals are still unclear. A new study now reveals that the Americas […]
Deir el-Bahri – Sacred Resting Place For The Pharaohs
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Deir el-Bahri, a sacred resting place for the pharaohs, is a mountain valley on the western bank of the Nile River near Thebes, an archaeological site of tombs and temples. Deir el-Bahari. The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut – aerial view in the early sunlight. Credit: Adobe Stock – WitR In […]
DNA Reveals Early Maya Trace Their Roots To Unknown Ancient Immigrants Carrying Maize From The South
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A new DNA study along with excavations in Belize has revealed early Maya trace their roots to previously unknown ancient immigrants carrying maize from an area of South America northward to the Maya region. Mayan Mask Temple in Belize. Credit: Adobe Stock – PH๏τoSpirit The new research published this week […]
Rare Bronze Seal Matrix Of St. George Slaying The Dragon Discovered In French Castle
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists who have been involved in the renovation of the royal castle of Villers-Cotterêts have stumbled upon a unique ancient treasure. The Château de Villers-Cotterêts has never been open to the public. Yet it has been a focal point of French history and architecture. Château de Villers-Cotterêts. Credit: Franquelin – […]
Unearthing ancient wonders A 180millionyearold giant sea dragon fossil has been discovered in the U.K. Truly incredible find
“Incredibly rare” 180-million-year-old giant “sea dragon” fossil discovered in the U.K. Palaeontologists have made a mᴀssive discovery in the United Kingdom’s smallest county — the fossilized remains…
Uncovering the mysteries of Akra the ancient underwater city in Crimea a fascinating glimpse into history beneath the sea.
Crimean Atlantis: Remarkable Ancient Underwater City Of Akra The ancient city of Akra was once a beautiful place famous for its outstanding architecture. Then, its glory and…
Uncovering ancient African history through the DNA of children shedding light on a profoundly different human landscape. Fascinating
DNA from child burials reveals ‘profoundly different’ human landscape in ancient Africa Central Africa is too H๏τ and humid for ancient DNA to survive—or so researchers thought….