Excavations at a former 18th-century private manor house in Vannes have uncovered a medieval castle. -Château de l’Hermine-
Month: March 2024
Microplastics contaminate archaeological remains
For the first time, researchers have discovered evidence of microplastic contamination in archaeological soil samples.
Hidden tunnel complex from the Bar Kokhba Revolt found near the Sea of Galilee
IAA archaeologists uncovered a hidden tunnel complex from the Bar Kokhba Revolt period in Huqoq, Israel.
Medieval Alsengem and gold ring with Christ unearthed in Kalmar
A gold ring with a picture of Jesus and a very special alsengem were unearthed in Kalmar.
Oldest fossilized forest on the planet discovered at Butlin’s holiday camp in Somerset
The fossilized remains of a 390 million year old forest, the oldest ever discovered, have been found in the cliffs near Butlin’s holiday camp, one of Britain’s best loved holiday camps.
Egypt’s King Tutankhamun born of incestuous marriage
Researchers found DNA evidence suggesting that Tutankhamun was born of an “incestuous” marriage; his mother and father were probably siblings.
A nearly complete 70 million year old fossil of Titanosaur found in France
A chance discovery in southern France has unearthed a rare specimen: a nearly complete Titanosaur skeleton, from the hind skull to the tail.
Rare astronomical object found bearing Arabic and Hebrew signs
A rare device for making astronomical measurements, bearing Arabic and Hebrew markings, has been discovered in Italy museum.
Frozen for 66 million years, Wollemi pines are planted in secret places
Scientists are planting endangered Wollemi pines in secret locations in a bid to bring them back from the brink of extinction – an effort that could take centuries.
Fresco depicting siblings Phrixus and Helle unearthed in Pompeii
Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii. They uncovered a fresco depicting the Greek mythological siblings Phrixus and Helle.