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Forgotten royal warship sunk 500 years ago reveals surprising secrets

September 22, 2025 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultures, Early Humans, Fossils, Lost Treasures, Origin of Life

From the wreck of the royal Danish-Norwegian flagship Gribshunden, archaeologists have uncovered a rare glimpse into the naval power of the late Middle Ages. This warship, lost in 1495, carried an arsenal of small guns designed for close-range combat, symbolizing the technological leap that allowed European nations to dominate the seas. More than just a vessel, it served as King Hans’ floating castle, projecting both diplomatic influence and military might.

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Lead pollution from Native Americans attributed to crushing galena for glitter paint

October 21, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Early Climate, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Issues, Lost Treasures, Mining, Pollution

A new study of Native American use of galena increases understanding of how they were using the land and its resources.

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Archaeologists uncover 2,000-year-old street in Jerusalem built by Pontius Pilate

October 21, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultures, Early Humans, Fossils, Lost Treasures, Origin of Life

An ancient walkway most likely used by pilgrims as they made their way to worship at the Temple Mount has been uncovered in the 'City of David' in the Jerusalem Walls National Park.

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Plotting air raids on Britain: Map shows devastating impact of WWII Luftwaffe strikes

October 16, 2019 0 Comments Aerospace, Ancient Civilizations, Automotive and Transportation, Lost Treasures, Transportation Science, Weapons Technology

The interactive map uses wartime data from The National Archives to pinpoint more than 30,000 locations that were struck in the UK over the course of the war — including the first ever attack on British shores on October 16, 1939.

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Belongings of warrior found on unique Bronze Age battlefield site

October 16, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultures, Early Climate, Evolution, Fossils, Lost Treasures

Recent archaeological investigations in the Tollense Valley by a research team has unearthed a collection of 31 unusual objects. Researchers believe this is the equipment of a Bronze Age warrior who died on the battlefield 3,300 years ago. This unique find was discovered by a diving team. It may have been protected in the river from the looting after the fighting.

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Discovered: Unknown yellow colors from antiquity

October 15, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Archaeology, Chemistry, Cultures, Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Lost Treasures, Materials Science

Antique artefacts have been studied by chemists, revealing a hitherto unknown use of yellow in Ancient Egypt.

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Private property, not productivity, precipitated Neolithic agricultural revolution

October 11, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Cultures, Evolution, Fossils, Human Evolution, Lost Treasures, Origin of Life

The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution is one of the most thoroughly-studied episodes in prehistory. But a new article shows that most explanations for it don't agree with the evidence, and offers a new interpretation.

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Cretan tomb's location may have strengthened territorial claim

October 9, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Ancient DNA, Anthropology, Archaeology, Cultures, Early Climate, Fossils, Lost Treasures

Examining the position occupied by tombs in their landscape in Prepalatial Crete gives us new insights into the role played by burial sites, mortuary practices and the deceased in the living society.

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Insight into competitive advantage of modern humans over Neanderthals

September 30, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Cultures, Early Humans, Fossils, Lost Treasures, Origin of Life, Paleontology

A team of researchers have evidenced mechanically delivered projectile weapons in Europe dating to 45,000-40,000 years — more than 20,000 years than previously thought. This study indicated that the spear-thrower and bow-and-arrow technologies allowed modern humans to hunt more successfully than Neanderthals — giving them a competitive advantage. This discovery offered important insight to understand the reasons for the replacement of Neanderthals by modern humans.

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Preserving old bones with modern technology

September 26, 2019 0 Comments Ancient Civilizations, Anthropology, Climate, Fossils, Ice Ages, Lost Treasures

Anthropologists are out to change the way that scientists study old bones damage-free.

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