Crafted from gold-plated bronze and inlaid with red garnets, the piece also features a striking zoomorphic motif engraved with meticulous detail.

Unearthed in Lejre: A Stunning Pre-Viking Helmet Fragment Reveals Scandinavia’s Ancient Power

In the picturesque town of Lejre, Denmark, a discovery of unparalleled historical significance has captured the attention of archaeologists and history enthusiasts alike. A fragment of a…

From Rome to the Levant: The Boundary Stone Connecting the Roman Empire to Forgotten Villages

In the heart of northern Israel, an ancient basalt stone has emerged from the earth, carrying the weight of nearly 1,700 years of history. Inscribed with the…

“Sun stones” owe their name to the sun-like carvings adorning stone discs discovered on the Danish island of Bornholm. While the sun is their most frequent motif, some discs also portray other designs, such as rows of crops. (Credit: John Lee/Nationalmuseet, Denmark)

How a Catastrophic Volcanic Eruption Sparked 5,000-Year-Old Rituals on Bornholm

Nearly 5,000 years ago, as volcanic ash darkened the skies over ancient Europe, fear gripped the Neolithic people of Bornholm. In their desperation, they turned to intricate…

The Enigmatic Teniky Site in Madagascar: A 2,700-Year-Old Discovery Challenging History and Connecting Ancient Zoroastrian Settlers to the Indian Ocean Trade

In the remote Isalo Massif of southern Madagascar lies a discovery that has challenged long-held notions of the island’s history. The site, known as Teniky, features an…

Torre d’en Galmés: Exploring Minorca’s Largest and Most Significant Talayotic Settlement

Nestled on a hill with breathtaking views of Minorca’s southern coast lies Torre d’en Galmés, the largest and most significant Talayotic settlement on the island. This ancient…

Rediscovering Ancient Majesty: The 2,700-Year-Old Winged Lamassu Unearthed in Iraq

Rediscovering Ancient Majesty: The 2,700-Year-Old Winged Lamassu Unearthed in Iraq

In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, a colossal 2,700-year-old winged Lamassu sculpture has been unearthed in northern Iraq. Found at the site of the ancient city of Khorsabad,…

The Winter Solstice in Ancient Egypt: Sun Worship, Rebirth, and Celestial Alignments

Ancient Egypt, a land of architectural grandeur and celestial mysteries, was deeply rooted in the cycles of the sun. Among these cycles, the Winter Solstice held profound…

A greywacke statue of the goddess Taweret hails from Luxor, dating to Egypt’s Late Period (26th Dynasty) under Psamtik I (c. 664–610 B.C.). This remarkable piece is held in the Egyptian Museum, Cairo (CG 39145).

Taweret: The Mighty Hippopotamus Goddess Who Guarded Life and Legacy in Ancient Egypt

In the vast pantheon of ancient Egyptian mythology, few deities embody duality as profoundly as Taweret, the hippopotamus goddess. Revered for her fierce protective instincts and nurturing…

Bright Blue Chunk Found in Rome: Rare 2,000-Year-Old Egyptian Blue Discovered at Nero’s Domus Aurea

Across the street from the iconic Colosseum in Rome lies the Domus Aurea, Emperor Nero’s famed Golden House. This sprawling architectural masterpiece, built nearly 2,000 years ago,…

Discovering Philippi’s Evolution: New Findings Challenge Assumptions About the Ancient City

The ancient city of Philippi, founded in 356 BCE by King Philip II of Macedonia, stands as a remarkable testament to history. Over centuries, its grandeur has…