In a surprising archaeological find, researchers in London have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved Roman funerary bed, shedding light on ancient burial practices in Britain. The discovery, made near Holborn viaduct in central London, represents a significant addition to our understanding of Roman funerary customs in the region. A National First: The Roman Funerary Bed The...
A remarkable discovery made over a century ago by a Scottish lawyer and antiquary, James Curle, has recently resurfaced as National Museums Scotland (NMS) successfully reconstructed a Roman arm guard from over 100 fragments. Dating back 1,800 years, this brass arm guard, initially believed to be part of chest and shoulder armor, is now recognized...
Amidst the trees of the Starogard Forest District near Szczecin, Poland, an amateur treasure hunter, Denis Konkol, stumbled upon a remarkable find – five Bronze Age axe heads, remarkably preserved and dating back to 1700 to 1300 BC. This discovery, believed to potentially link to a Baltic culture from contemporary Lithuania or northeastern Poland, has...
For the first time, researchers have conducted a comprehensive analysis of a segment of the Great Wall of China extending into Mongolia. Referred to as the “Mongolian Arc” due to its curved trajectory, this wall, spanning 405 kilometers (252 miles), has long intrigued scholars. Situated near the China-Mongolia border, it extends from Sukhbaatar Province to...
In a remarkable archaeological find that has captivated historians and archaeologists alike, an untouched grave dating back to the Merovingian period has been unearthed in Germany. Amidst a burial ground previously ravaged by looters centuries ago, this pristine grave remained undisturbed for over 1,300 years. The Astonishing Discovery Archaeologists from the Kaiserpfalz Research Center, conducting...