Unexplained Mystery Of The Dangerous Invisible Enemy In A French Town
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – It was an ordinary day in a small, sleepy town in France. There were no indications anything strange was about to happen. Yet, an inexplicable and extraordinary event left the unsuspecting residents completely bewildered and unsure of what was unfolding. The situation that unfolded was indeed unusual, if not bizarre. […]
European Bronze Age Treasure Of Villenna Has Artifacts Made Of Meteoric Iron
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The beautiful Treasure of Villenna was discovered in 1963 by archaeologist José María Soler in the sands of a dry riverbed in Villena, in the province of Alicante, Spain. Identified as the most significant discovery of gold from the European Bronze Age, this 3,000-year-old treasure consists of 59 items crafted […]
Stone Age Europe Had Nine Distinct Cultures – Ancient Jewelry Reveals
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The activities of Stone Age people extended beyond hunting and seeking shelter. Prior research indicates that the practice of personal adornment has been a part of human culture for millennia. People in Stone Age Europe appreciated personal ornaments. Credit: Adobe Stock – SpiralStone In fact, individuals residing in Europe during […]
Early Humans Reached Northwest Europe 45,000 Years Ago – New Research Shows
AncientPages.com – The period between 50,000 to 40,000 years ago saw a crucial biological and cultural transformation for humans: this was the time when local groups of Neanderthals were replaced by incoming groups of our own species, Homo sapiens. View of the new excavations in front of what is currently left of the Ilsenhoehle under the […]
200-Million-Year-Old Flying Reptile Kuehneosaurus Discovered In Somerset, UK
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – About 200 million years ago, in the Late Triᴀssic, South West England was an archipelago of small islands set in a warm sub-tropical sea. Various-sized flying reptiles were present in the skies, and long-gone large dinosaurs walked the Earth. Life restoration of Kuehneosuchus and Kuehneosaurus (right). Credit: © N. Tamura […]
Ancient Roman Wine Was Spicy And Smelled Like Toast – Dolia Vessels Reveal
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Ancient Romans loved wine. It is estimated that an average male in the ancient Roman Empire consumed about a liter or more of diluted wine daily. The wine symbolized civilized behavior and was widely used as a drug, medicine, and ritual beverage. Ancient Romans venerated wine and even worshiped the […]
Well-Preserved 1,000-Year-Old Ulfberht Sword Found In The Wisla River, Poland
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Ulfberht swords were famous for their strength, flexibility, and high-tech blades. Viking warriors highly prized these weapons, which were extraordinarily valuable because of their properties. This well-preserved Ulfbrecht sword was found in the Wisla River in Poland. Credit: Wojewódzki Urzad Ochrony Zabytków w Toruniu – O. Popkiewicz “Ulfberht blades were […]
Burnt Food Remains In Neolithic Cooking Pot Sheds Light On 5,000-Year-Old Food Preparation
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – There have always been several ways to prepare meals. Food can be cooked in different pots depending on the meal. Ancient people realized this a long time ago. Studies show Neolithic people had a highly differentiated sense of taste and attached great importance to good flavor. Researchers from the Collaborative […]
Extremely Unique Ancient Roman Arm Guard Found At Trimontium Fort – Restored And On Display For The First Time Ever
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – For the first time in almost 2,000 years, the public will have an opportunity to see an incredible Roman arm guard. This ancient arm guard is truly unique because it is one of only three known from the whole Roman Empire. Found in 1906 at the Trimontium fort site near […]
Terracina – Ancient City Where Mythology And History Meet
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Most tourists admire Terracina as a seaside resort. Unfortunately, they do not even imagine the ancient town’s historical past and archaeological heritage left by the long-gone generations. Terracina – platform of sanctuary and temple of “Jupiter Anxur”. Image credit: Gugli 73 – CC BY-SA 3.0 In ancient times, Terracina was the […]