2,750-Year-Old Cauldrons Used To Collect Blood of Ruminants Shows Bronze’s Preservative Properties [Study]

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.07.2024 06:10 AM

Two bronze cauldrons were unearthed during an excavation in Mongolia, which showed how ancient Mongolians used the material for food preservation. Continue reading to learn more.

Mysterious Seahenge From Bronze Age Possibly Linked to Climate, Environment and Regional Folklore [Study]

06.03.2024 04:00 AM

The mysterious "Seahenge" was likely used for climate rituals as the people were suffering from severe winter and delayed spring at the time, according to a new study. Continue reading to learn more.

Rare Wooden Structure From Bronze Age Discovered by Archaeologists in Well-Preserved Condition

05.08.2024 21:07 PM

Given how wooden material tends to decay quickly, it is rare to come across such a well-preserved discovery from thousands of years ago. Read to learn more.

4,000-Year-Old Teeth Reveal Microbiome From Bronze Age; What Does Bacterial Genome Say About Evolution of Human Diet?

04.01.2024 04:32 AM

Genetic analyses of microbiomes from ancient teeth reveal major changes in the oral microenvironment from the Bronze Age to the modern times. Check this article to learn more.

3,700-Year-Old Lipstick Discovered in Iran Could Be the Oldest Ever Found; Ancient Cosmetics Bears Resemblance to Modern Ingredients

02.26.2024 09:08 AM

Ancient lipstick found in Iran contains pigment which could be among the world’s oldest cosmetics. Find out more about it in this article.

1,400-Year-Old Tomb Discovered in an Anglo-Saxon Cemetery; Remains of Teenage Girl Buried With Lavish Jewelry

01.12.2024 22:13 PM

Archeologists have discovered a treasure-filled grave belonging to a teen girl and child from the Bronze Age. Learn more about it in this article.

Hidden Bronze Age Megastructures Uncovered in Serbia Using Satellite Imagery Challenge Understanding of Prehistoric European Societies

11.28.2023 02:40 AM

Using aerial photography and satellite imagery, archeologists have unveiled a network of previously unknown and huge Bronze Age sites in Central Europe. Learn more about it in this article.

Bronze Age Jewelry Stash Unearthed by Metal Detectorist in Freshly Plowed Carrot Field in Switzerland

10.19.2023 00:23 AM

The Bronze Age jewelry starsh includes two finger rings that are spiral, a necklace full of spiked bronze disks, and more than 100 minute amber beads. Read to learn more.

Extremely Rare Quartzite-Tipped Bronze Age Arrow Found After Spending 3,000 Years in Ice and Snow

09.29.2023 00:04 AM

Archaeologists think that the rare quartzite-tipped arrow may have been used by reindeer hunters around 3,000 years ago. Read to learn more.

3,700-Year-Old Well-Preserved Brain, Skin From Bronze Age Individuals Found During Excavation in Turkey

09.07.2023 07:00 AM

A team of archaeologists unearthed well-preserved skin and brain during an excavation in Turkey. Continue reading to learn more.

Bronze Age Pyramid Built With Great Precision, Very Complex Construction Discovered in Kazakhstan

08.11.2023 05:40 AM

A bronze age pyramid with a complex and precise design was discovered in Kazakhstan. Continue reading to learn more.

Bronze Age Weapon Arrowhead Excavated in Switzerland Made From Iron Meteorites

07.31.2023 06:02 AM

An ancient weapon discovered in Switzerland was reportedly made from an object from outer space. Read to know the details.

Oldest Wooden Comb, Gold Hair Ring Discovered in British Bronze Age Burial, Revealing Prehistoric Craftsmanship

07.14.2023 10:33 AM

The wooden comb and gold hair ring accompanied the remains of a cremated person in the Bronze Age burial pit. Read to learn more.

Bronze Age Mound Cemetery Discovered Near Historic Stonehenge; Over 20 Barrows Found at the Area

06.15.2023 22:36 PM

Aside from its closeness to Stonehenge, there is no evidence that the newly found Bronze Age mound cemetery shares a connection with the famous monument. Read to learn more.

3,000-year-old Well-Preserved Octagonal Sword Found in Bronze Age Burial Area in Germany

06.15.2023 21:33 PM

The octagonal sword was in a remarkable condition that it was still shining when it was discovered. Read to learn more.

Village Full of Copper Deposits? Here’s Why It Was a Vital Trade Center During Late Bronze Age

03.26.2023 23:33 PM

A Cypriot village has been found to have played a vital role in copper production and international trade during the late Bronze Age. Read to learn more.

‘Replica’ Sword at Chicago Field Museum Turns Out To Be Bronze-Age Relic Which Is Now 3,000 Years Old

01.24.2023 23:15 PM

The 3,000-year-old Bronze Age sword was mistaken for a replica for nearly a hundred years. Read to know more.

3,600-Year-Old Irregular Cuts of Precious Metal Could Be the Earliest Silver Currency During the Bronze Age in Israel and Gaza, Study Suggests

01.24.2023 02:15 AM

An analysis of 3,600-year-old silver pieces from Israel and Gaza showed that the metal was used as payment hundreds of years earlier than previously believed. Read the article to learn more.

The Bronze Age Collapse and the Driving Forces Behind the Fall of Mighty Civilizations

11.30.2022 07:00 AM

Many great civilizations fell during the Bronze Age Collapse. Know more about the forces that drove this great catastrophe.

Vast Paleogenetic Study Reveals Migration Patterns, Agriculture Expansion, Language Development in the Southern Arc Region

08.29.2022 00:29 AM

Three scientific papers published simultaneously report a massive effort of genome sequencing 727 ancient individuals to uncover their migration patterns, origins of agriculture, and language development. Check it out in this article.

About 200 Human Remains Under Same Family Unearthed from Undisturbed Bronze Age Funeral Pyre in Italy

05.25.2022 11:00 AM

A newly discovered funeral pyre in Italy contains an undisturbed collection of human ashes from generations of an ancient family. Read more about the rare funeral pyre and what it offers to the limited discoveries of cremation.