Seaweed is often regarded as a superfood, celebrated for its health advantages and sustainability. There are approximately 10,000 different species of seaweeds in the world, however only 145 species are…
Category: Archaeology
Romans were early pioneers of recycling |
A study using gold impurities in silver coins and lead pollution in Greenland ice suggests that the Romans were early pioneers of recycling. The process of extracting silver from ores…
Archaeologists find Crusader Era cemetery and sword |
Archaeologists conducting excavations in the town of Salon in Finland have uncovered a cemetery containing Crusader Era burials. The Crusader Era in Finland refers to the period when Swedes brought…
New discoveries at deserted medieval town of Dzhankent |
An international team of Kazakh, Russian, and German archaeologists, have made significant new discoveries at the deserted medieval town of Dzhankent. Dzhankent, also known as Jankent, is located on the…
Archaeologists excavate experimental WWII catapult |
Archaeologists from MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology) have excavated an experimental WWII prototype catapult at Harwell in Oxfordshire, England. Named the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) Mark III Catapult, the system…
Painted Aztec snake carving found in Mexico City |
Archaeologists from the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) have uncovered a painted Aztec snake carving in the Mexica capital of Tenochtitlan. Tenochtitlan was situated on a raised islet…
Excavation uncovers early medieval “folding chair” made from iron |
Archaeologists have uncovered a “folding chair” from the 7th century AD during excavations in the village of Endsee, located in Middle Franconia, Germany. The chair was first discovered in 2022,…
7,300-year-old Neolithic structures found at La Draga |
Archaeologists have uncovered 7,300-year-old Neolithic structures at the La Draga archaeological site. La Draga is an ancient lakeshore settlement, located in the Spanish city of Banyoles in northeastern Catalonia. The…
Archaeologists find 1700-year-old trident |
A team of archaeologists from the Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University have uncovered a 1700-year-old trident in the ancient city of Assos. Assos was an Ancient Greek city located on the…
Marble head of Alexander the Great uncovered at Prusias ad Hypium |
Archaeologists have uncovered a marble head of Alexander the Great during excavations in the ruins of Prusias ad Hypium, located in the Düzce Province of Turkey. Prusias ad Hypium was…
