The Roman alphabet and runes coexisted in the Middle Ages. The idea that runes are more of an oral and less of a taught kind of written language is contested by a recent discovery.
Category: Archaeology
Oldest use of milk in prehistoric Europe dated
Milk was consumed by Central European farmers in the early Neolithic period around 7,400 years ago. This improved people’s ability to feed on milk and laid the foundations for the early dairy industry.
A 2000 year old party hall belonging to a Roman Knight discovered in Italy
Archaeologists have excavated a hall in Posillipo, Italy, where Emperors, knights and other dignitaries used to party. The hall once belonged to a Roman Knight and then passed to Emperor Augustus.
Medieval gatehouse in England provides new insights into the English Civil War
A medieval gatehouse dating from the 13th century has been discovered by archaeologists in central England.
Archaeologists believe Vikings brought horses and dogs to Britain
Archaeologists have discovered proof that the Vikings carried their dogs and horses with them when they arrived in Britain.
Tomb of Hun warrior and his horse unearthed in Romania
When workers on a new highway in Romania realized they were excavating the burial walls of a Hun warrior, they called in archaeologists.
Ancient Roman city discovered by Egyptian archaeologists in Luxor
Archaeologists excavating in the historic city of Luxor have discovered a residential city going back to Roman administration in Egypt
Mexican indigenous peoples’ 800 year old tombs are decorated with colorful murals
The faded battling figures, colorful murals were discovered by archaeologists digging a tomb complex in San Pedro Nexicho. San Pedro Nexicho is located in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, approximately 305 miles southeast of Mexico City.
The Canaanites also used silver as currency
Payment with Hacksilber pieces started in Mesopotamia and Anatolia, now learned to appear in Palestine much earlier than thought.
Cybele statue smuggled from Anatolia to be exhibited in the land where it was found after years
The statue of the “mother goddess Cybele”, believed to be the symbol and protector of abundance and fertility in prehistoric times, will be exhibited in the newly built Afyonkarahisar Museum.