Phoenician culture spread mainly through cultural exchange
(mpg.de)
Study challenges long-held assumptions about the Mediterranean Phoenician-Punic civilization, one of the most influential maritime cultures in history
Study challenges long-held assumptions about the Mediterranean Phoenician-Punic civilization, one of the most influential maritime cultures in history
The Inchtuthil Nail Hoard
(scottishhistory.org)
In 1959 during excavation of the legionary fortress at Inchtuthil near Dunkeld headed by Sir Ian Richmond, archaeologists uncovered a singularly remarkable haul of a single kind of artefact.
In 1959 during excavation of the legionary fortress at Inchtuthil near Dunkeld headed by Sir Ian Richmond, archaeologists uncovered a singularly remarkable haul of a single kind of artefact.
Ancient DNA from the green Sahara reveals ancestral North African lineage
(nature.com)
Although it is one of the most arid regions today, the Sahara Desert was a green savannah during the African Humid Period (AHP) between 14,500 and 5,000 years before present, with water bodies promoting human occupation and the spread of pastoralism in the middle Holocene epoch1.
Although it is one of the most arid regions today, the Sahara Desert was a green savannah during the African Humid Period (AHP) between 14,500 and 5,000 years before present, with water bodies promoting human occupation and the spread of pastoralism in the middle Holocene epoch1.
Ancient DNA unearths a new race from a verdant North African interlude
(razibkhan.com)
These 7000-year-old humans are neither Eurasian nor sub-Saharan African
These 7000-year-old humans are neither Eurasian nor sub-Saharan African
Jewels linked to Buddha remains go to auction, sparking ethical debate
(bbc.com)
On Wednesday, a cache of dazzling jewels linked to the Buddha's mortal remains, which have been hailed as one of the most astonishing archaeological finds of the modern era, will go under the hammer at Sotheby's in Hong Kong.
On Wednesday, a cache of dazzling jewels linked to the Buddha's mortal remains, which have been hailed as one of the most astonishing archaeological finds of the modern era, will go under the hammer at Sotheby's in Hong Kong.
Ancient DNA Unveils the Cosmopolitan Heart of the Phoenician-Punic Civilization
(allthathistory.com)
Imagine a bustling port in ancient Carthage, circa 600 BCE, where Phoenician sailors unload fragrant cedarwood from Lebanon, North African potters shape intricate ostrich-egg urns, and Sicilian merchants barter for shimmering Aegean textiles. This was the Punic world—a dazzling crossroads of cultures, united not by conquest but by the restless tides of trade and human connection.
Imagine a bustling port in ancient Carthage, circa 600 BCE, where Phoenician sailors unload fragrant cedarwood from Lebanon, North African potters shape intricate ostrich-egg urns, and Sicilian merchants barter for shimmering Aegean textiles. This was the Punic world—a dazzling crossroads of cultures, united not by conquest but by the restless tides of trade and human connection.
New study reveals wealth inequality was never inevitable
(archaeologymag.com)
A groundbreaking study published in the journal PNAS is overturning traditional wisdom regarding the origins and inevitability of wealth inequality.
A groundbreaking study published in the journal PNAS is overturning traditional wisdom regarding the origins and inevitability of wealth inequality.
Catastrophic fires and soil degradation: possible link with Neolithic revolution
(springer.com)
The agricultural revolution of the Neolithic period in the Levant has puzzled researchers trying to resolve climatic vs. anthropogenic chain of events.
The agricultural revolution of the Neolithic period in the Levant has puzzled researchers trying to resolve climatic vs. anthropogenic chain of events.
A 2k-year-old battle ended in fire, and a tree species never recovered
(arstechnica.com)
The buried roots and stumps of an ancient forest in southern China are the charred remains of an ancient war and the burning of a capital city, according to a recent study from researchers who carbon-dated the stumps and measured charcoal and pollen in the layers of peat surrounding them.
The buried roots and stumps of an ancient forest in southern China are the charred remains of an ancient war and the burning of a capital city, according to a recent study from researchers who carbon-dated the stumps and measured charcoal and pollen in the layers of peat surrounding them.
Egyptologist in Paris Discovers Secret Messages on the Luxor Obelisk
(gizmodo.com)
In 1830, the viceroy of Egypt gifted France a 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk—a carved stone pillar with a pyramidal top.
In 1830, the viceroy of Egypt gifted France a 3,300-year-old Egyptian obelisk—a carved stone pillar with a pyramidal top.
A Roman Gladiator and a Lion Met in Combat. Only One Walked Away
(nytimes.com)
A discovery in an English garden led to the first direct evidence that man fought beast to entertain the subjects of the Roman Empire.
A discovery in an English garden led to the first direct evidence that man fought beast to entertain the subjects of the Roman Empire.
A Gladiator's Marble-Etched Epitaph Is Found in an Ancient Roman Necropolis
(smithsonianmag.com)
Over 2,200 years ago, the Republic of Rome founded a colony called Liternum on Italy’s west coast, just north of present-day Naples.
Over 2,200 years ago, the Republic of Rome founded a colony called Liternum on Italy’s west coast, just north of present-day Naples.
The Indian explorer who uncovered an ancient civilisation
(bbc.com)
An Indian archaeologist, whose career was marked by brilliance and controversy, made one of the world's greatest historical discoveries. Yet he remains largely forgotten today.
An Indian archaeologist, whose career was marked by brilliance and controversy, made one of the world's greatest historical discoveries. Yet he remains largely forgotten today.
More details for London's new Roman Basilica museum revealed
(ianvisits.co.uk)
Following the recent discovery of Roman ruins in the City of London, more details have been revealed about the plans for a new museum of Roman London’s history.
Following the recent discovery of Roman ruins in the City of London, more details have been revealed about the plans for a new museum of Roman London’s history.
British rebellion against Roman legions caused by drought, research finds
(theguardian.com)
A series of exceptionally dry summers that caused famine and social breakdown were behind one of the most severe threats to Roman rule of Britain, according to new academic research.
A series of exceptionally dry summers that caused famine and social breakdown were behind one of the most severe threats to Roman rule of Britain, according to new academic research.
New study reveals wealth inequality was never inevitable
(archaeologymag.com)
A groundbreaking study published in the journal PNAS is overturning traditional wisdom regarding the origins and inevitability of wealth inequality.
A groundbreaking study published in the journal PNAS is overturning traditional wisdom regarding the origins and inevitability of wealth inequality.
1,700 year old egg never broke
(atlasobscura.com)
About 50 miles northwest of London sits a very old wishing well. Romans used to toss objects into the water here, offering items to the gods for good luck. Nearly 2,000 years later, archaeologists are still finding ancient artifacts from what is now a large, muddy pit, including coins, ceramic pots, shoes, and even bones from between 270 and 300 AD.
About 50 miles northwest of London sits a very old wishing well. Romans used to toss objects into the water here, offering items to the gods for good luck. Nearly 2,000 years later, archaeologists are still finding ancient artifacts from what is now a large, muddy pit, including coins, ceramic pots, shoes, and even bones from between 270 and 300 AD.
Hunter-gatherer sea voyages extended to remotest Mediterranean islands
(nature.com)
Humans were not thought to have reached and inhabited such small and isolated islands until the regional shift to Neolithic lifeways, around 7.5 thousand years ago (ka)1.
Humans were not thought to have reached and inhabited such small and isolated islands until the regional shift to Neolithic lifeways, around 7.5 thousand years ago (ka)1.
A Remarkable Newly Deciphered Hittite Tablet Sheds New Light on the Trojan War
(anatolianarchaeology.net)
The Hittites, creators of invaluable written records from the Anatolian Bronze Age, have gifted us thousands of cuneiform tablets unearthed at sites like their capital, Hattusa (modern Boğazköy, Çorum).
The Hittites, creators of invaluable written records from the Anatolian Bronze Age, have gifted us thousands of cuneiform tablets unearthed at sites like their capital, Hattusa (modern Boğazköy, Çorum).
7k-year-old skeletons from the green Sahara reveal a mysterious human lineage
(smithsonianmag.com)
Researchers recently sequenced the genomes of two naturally mummified women found in Libya
Researchers recently sequenced the genomes of two naturally mummified women found in Libya
Once lush Sahara was home to a surprisingly unique group of humans
(sciencealert.com)
Currently a harsh, arid sandscape, it's hard to believe the Sahara was once studded with sparkling water bodies that nourished lush green savannas. But the remains of human pastoralists and their livestock have been found in the region's rock shelters.
Currently a harsh, arid sandscape, it's hard to believe the Sahara was once studded with sparkling water bodies that nourished lush green savannas. But the remains of human pastoralists and their livestock have been found in the region's rock shelters.
Titanic digital scan reveals new details of ship's final hours
(bbc.com)
A detailed analysis of a full-sized digital scan of the Titanic has revealed new insight into the doomed liner's final hours.
A detailed analysis of a full-sized digital scan of the Titanic has revealed new insight into the doomed liner's final hours.
Ancient Dagger Up to 2.5k Years Old W Stars/Moons/Geometric Patterns Unearthed
(smithsonianmag.com)
After a recent storm, two metal detectorists went searching for treasure at a beach in northern Poland. They discovered a piece of history lodged in a lump of clay: a small ornamental dagger decorated with stars, crescent moons and geometric patterns.
After a recent storm, two metal detectorists went searching for treasure at a beach in northern Poland. They discovered a piece of history lodged in a lump of clay: a small ornamental dagger decorated with stars, crescent moons and geometric patterns.
Mass grave of Roman soldiers found under Vienna sports field
(gizmodo.com)
Construction workers have discovered a mass grave from a battle involving ancient Roman legionaries.
Construction workers have discovered a mass grave from a battle involving ancient Roman legionaries.