A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Tales of drowned cities and lands lost beneath the waves echo through the myths and histories of cultures worldwide. Medieval tradition whispers of a mysterious realm called Lyonesse, once said to lie southwest of England. This vanished kingdom haunts both Cornish and Breton mythology. Are there any facts that can […]
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A prehistoric sanctuary near Chleby, over 6,500 years old, served as a ritual center aligned with the movements of the Sun and Moon. Archaeologists from the University of West Bohemia have identified it as one of Central Europe’s oldest monuments, predating Stonehenge by 1,000 years. Visualization made by ChatGPT. Credit: University […]
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - In 480, Roman officials in western Asia Minor engaged in tax fraud for over a decade, leading to the introduction of the death penalty for this offense. Today, an international team, including researchers from the University of Warsaw, is deciphering new fragments of an ancient inscription that illuminate this historical […]
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - During excavations at the prehistoric settlement of Lucone di Polpenazze near Lake Garda, northern Italy, archaeologists discovered an ancient tablet inscribed with unusual symbols. This is the third enigmatic tablet found at Site D and the twenty-first in the Lucone plain, confirming the area as the site with the highest number […]
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Inhabited since the 2nd century AD, Quiriguá was the capital of an autonomous and prosperous state during the reign of Cauac Sky (723–84). He was the greatest leader of the ancient Maya city-state of Quiriguá. Zoomorphic P at Quiriguá, Guatemala, nicknamed by researcher Alfred P. Maudslay. Image credit: HJPD - […]
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - If you have a cat and enjoy reading, you may have noticed that cats often sit on books. This behavior appears to date back to the earliest days of books. Cats frequently keep us company while we read, write, and do many other activities. Scientists say cat paw prints have been […]
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The search for the lost ancient Egyptian city of Masn continues, and archaeologists have uncovered important clues about its location. Several years ago, they reported discovering Pharaonic water wells near Horus Road in Sinai, Egypt. Now, a new discovery has been made at Tell Abu Seify in Qantara East. Credit: Ministry […]
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Underwater archaeologists have discovered a giant Roman-era dolium and a possible shipwreck on the seabed near the island of Elba. The underwater mission began in May 2026 and is led by the ABAP Superintendency for Pisa and Livorno, in collaboration with the Carabinieri Cultural Heritage Protection Unit of Florence and […]
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – The famous flood of 1342 is known as the “St. Mary Magdalene’s Flood.” This major disaster affected much of Europe. It was not just a single event, but a series of floods that now help researchers study climate and risk. Old picture of a flooding (Luzern, from e-codices). Image […]
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Today, this major Italian city attracts many tourists each year. Its museums, palaces, shops, and restaurants are well known, but few are aware of its lesser-known ancient history. Unlike Rome, little is documented about this ancient city's connections to deities beyond the Roman pantheon. Ancient Egyptian gods played a significant […]
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Two tiny Ice Age artifacts, hidden for 40,000 years, may help explain why our species survived. Archaeologists recently excavated these nearly 40,000-year-old figures from a German cave, offering important clues about the success of early modern humans in Europe. The Hohle Fels cave. Credit: A. Janas, Universität Tübingen Scientists have announced […]
Conny Waters - AncientPages - Pompeii, located near modern-day Naples, was destroyed and buried by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE. Today, its legacy endures as efforts continue to preserve its history for future generations. Archaeologists in Pompeii have recently unveiled a partially reconstructed frescoed ceiling in a banquet hall, depicting scenes from […]
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have reopened the largely forgotten Grønhaug burial mound on Karmøy, on Norway’s western coast, and have already discovered remains beneath the Viking grave. Grønhaug is situated on Karmøy among several large burial mounds from various periods, including the Bronze Age. Marie Ødegaard, an archaeologist at the University of Stavanger's Museum […]
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - People have reported seeing strange underwater lights for hundreds of years, but the earliest stories were not well recorded. Witnesses said the lights moved in odd ways beneath the surface. Some thought they might be alien ships, glowing sea creatures, unknown natural events, or even secret operations. Many of these […]
