The world’s oldest star map, has been discovered inside a medieval manuscript. There is proof that Hipparchus, the “founder of scientific astronomy,” created the map.
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As the water level drops, a shipwreck appeared along the Mississippi River bank
As water levels drop, a shipwreck has appeared along the Mississippi River’s banks in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Water levels threaten to drop to record levels in some areas.
“Unique” Roman mosaic found at a former rebel stronghold in Syria
The biggest archaeological find since the start of the nation’s conflict 11 years ago, according to Syria, was a sizable, undamaged mosaic from the Roman Empire.
Ground penetrating radar was used to identify a monument Roman structure
During a ground penetrating radar survey in the village of Danilo, located in the Dalmatia region of Croatia, archaeologists identified a monumental Roman structure.
An ancient Roman ‘refrigerator’ discover in a military barrack, in Bulgaria
Polish archeologists have unearthed a Roman built food storage container that operated as a primitive refrigerator in Bulgaria.
Scotland’s early farmers didn’t use manure
Early farming in Scotland was less stinky than elsewhere, according to new research, because they did not need to use manure to fertilize their fields, unlike their counterparts in the British Isles and on mainland Europe.
Lost Poseidon Temple found in Greece
Archaeologists have recognized ancient ruins discovered in Elis, Greece, as the lost temple of Poseidon of Samikon mentioned in the writings of the eminent ancient Greek geographer Strabon.
Pendant with the figure of St. Nicholas found in the sunken church in Lake İznik, Türkiye
8 years ago, a basilica was found at a depth of 1.5-2 meters off the lake shore in the Iznik district of Bursa. Underwater archaeological excavations have been initiated and new discoveries are being made in research.
Drought in the French River reveals medieval fishery
Water levels in lakes and rivers have drastically decreased as a result of the severe drought that has affected Europe this summer. The effects of the drought are clearly visible in France, among other places. The low water levels in the Loire River, France’s longest river, also presented findings that would contribute to the scientific world.
Extinct Irish elk’s ancient, enormous antlers are on exhibit
A set of massive Irish Elk antlers has gone on display in Waterford, the county where they were discovered over 80 years ago.