The encoded messages on the 9,500 year old wooden idol

Discovered in a peat bog in Siberia, a massive 9,500 year old wooden idol was discovered. As we know, those bogs preserve everything so well, and wood is no exception.

Largest Stone Age tool in India discovered

On the bank of the river Jonk in Chhatisgarh, India, archaeologists have discovered an array of stone age flake tools. Among them is the largest one ever found in India.

Does this ancient Greek cup depict the constellations?

A wine cup which dates back to 625 BC portrays a variety of animals in a seemingly random arrangement. Though this was thought just to be an odd piece of decoration, researcher John Barnes thinks otherwise, and suggests these animals are actually ancient constellations.

Scientists discover when Megalodon disappeared

Scientists have revealed when the massive Megalodon went extinct, at least became less prominent. The date, around 2.6 million years ago.

Inscription to Hadrian found in Jerusalem

During a salvage operation of artefacts, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) came across a limestone block with Latin engraving. Further investigation into the message revealed that it was a dedication to the Roman emperor Hadrian.

Missing Sphinx head found during Amphipolis dig

The missing head of the Sphinx on the eastern side of the second chamber has been discovered within third chamber. Many wonderful discoveries have arisen during the Amphipolis dig, with the occupant of the tomb still “up in the air”, but archaeologists suggest it was someone connected to royalty. The head of the sculpture has remnants of red paint that once covered her hair.

2500 year old “ice princess” used cannabis for breast cancer

After the body of a 2,500 year old woman was discovered in 1993, her body was so well preserved in the ice of Russia’s Altai mountains that her tattoos were clearly visible.

Amphipolis tomb mosaic reveals abduction of Persephone

A few days ago we covered the uncovering of the beautiful mosaic in the Amphipolis tomb. Originally there was Hermes two horses and a man wearing a laurel wreath. But further excavation has revealed a third figure, that of Persephone.

Prehistoric mother and child found in Indonesian cave

In the Harimau Cave in southern Sumatra, the fossilised remains of a mother holding her child were discovered.

Viking treasure hoard found in Scotland

Metal detector enthusiast, Derek McLennan, stumbled upon a magnificent discovery – a treasure of Viking artefacts, found on land owned by the Church of Scotland.