A long-dismissed local legend in the village of Świerczów in south-western Poland has taken a dramatic turn, after amateur historians uncovered what appear to be the remains of a World…
Category: Archaeology
Scientists use coral to reveal history of colonial buildings
A study published by Cambridge University Press shows that coral used in 19th-century buildings can be dated directly, offering a clearer timeline for construction in parts of the Pacific where…
Treasure hoard unearthed in Polish woodland
In woodland near Spała, within the administrative district of Gmina Inowłódz, Poland, a group of metal detectorists uncovered a buried treasure hoard. The discovery was made by members of the…
Large cache of stone cannonballs uncovered in Nieuwpoort
Work on a new administrative building in Nieuwpoort in northern Belgium has uncovered a mix of medieval remains and a large number of stone cannonballs, highlighting the town’s past as…
Major archaeological finds discovered along route of Czech rail line
Archaeologists have uncovered more than a thousand archaeological features along a planned section of the Kojetín–Přerov high-speed railway in the Czech Republic, revealing an extensive record of human activity spanning…
Gold jewellery hoard discovered at ancient Kolona site on Aegina
Excavations at Kolona have brought to light a group of gold objects dating to the Middle Bronze Age. The site lies on the Greek island of Aegina, near the modern…
Medieval chapel discovered inside Spanish cave
Work at the Cova de San Xoán Vello is shedding light on a long sequence of human activity, with evidence ranging from prehistoric mining to medieval religious worship. The site,…
Ancient Caral structure linked to astronomical observation discovered at Áspero
Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered a structure at Áspero that appears to have been used to observe the sky, adding detail to what is known about early scientific practices in…
Archaeologists reveal a lost civilisation in Georgia highlands
Archaeologists working in southern Georgia are uncovering new evidence that challenges long-held assumptions about life in the region’s highlands. Fieldwork on the Javakheti Plateau has revealed a dense network of…
Ancient village destroyed by natural disaster discovered in Biel
Construction crews in Biel, Germany, set out expecting nothing more than concrete footings and routine groundwork. Instead, several metres beneath the surface, they uncovered the faint outline of a long-vanished…
