Researchers say that the Viking Age left an imprint on the genetics of present-day Scandinavians.In an international study published Thursday in the journal Cell, scientists found that DNA from … [Read more...] about Ancient bones, teeth found in shipwreck burial ground help explain genetic ancestry of Scandinavians
fox-news/science/archaeology
Biblical site where Jesus healed blind man excavated for public view: ‘Affirms Scripture’
JERUSALEM — The Israel Antiquities Authority, the Israel National Parks Authority and the City of David Foundation announced days before the new year that the Pool of Siloam, a biblical site cherished … [Read more...] about Biblical site where Jesus healed blind man excavated for public view: ‘Affirms Scripture’
Our ancestor Homo erectus is older than we thought, researchers discover
An international team of researchers in South Africa has discovered that our ancestor Homo erectus is older than we thought.An excavation at Drimolen near Johannesburg uncovered the remains of a … [Read more...] about Our ancestor Homo erectus is older than we thought, researchers discover
Nazi concentration camp Sylt on island of Alderney revealed by archaeologists
For for the first time since its destruction at the conclustion of World War II, a concentration camp on the island of Alderney has been studied by archaeologists -- revealing new information about … [Read more...] about Nazi concentration camp Sylt on island of Alderney revealed by archaeologists
Mysterious Maine shipwreck is from before the Revolutionary War, experts discover
A mysterious shipwreck that appeared every 20 years on a Maine beach has been dated to before the Revolutionary War.Researcher Stefan Claesson told Fox News that the wreck on York Beach was first … [Read more...] about Mysterious Maine shipwreck is from before the Revolutionary War, experts discover
Neanderthals ate dolphins and seals, researchers reveal
Get all the latest news on coronavirus and more delivered daily to your inbox. Sign up here. More than 80,000 years ago, Neanderthals were eating a wide range of food from the sea, according to the … [Read more...] about Neanderthals ate dolphins and seals, researchers reveal
Ancient Chinese noblewoman discovered buried with the donkeys she used for playing polo
An ancient Chinese noblewoman has been discovered buried in a grave with the donkeys she used for playing polo more than 1,000 years ago.The donkey bones were discovered in the tomb of Cui Shi, an … [Read more...] about Ancient Chinese noblewoman discovered buried with the donkeys she used for playing polo
Ancient Roman missile returned by repentant thief concerned about coronavirus ‘apocalypse’
A man has returned an ancient Roman projectile that he took from an ancient site in Jerusalem 15 years ago. The thief cited the current coronavirus outbreak and a feeling that “the end of the world is … [Read more...] about Ancient Roman missile returned by repentant thief concerned about coronavirus ‘apocalypse’
Soviet spy radio discovered in Germany
A Soviet spy radio has been discovered in Germany by archaeologists searching for Roman remains.The Soviet radio “testifies to agent activity in the Cold War,” according to a statement emailed to Fox … [Read more...] about Soviet spy radio discovered in Germany
Archaeologist accused of forging earliest portrayal of Jesus’ crucifixion
This archaeologist accused of forging could use a miracle of biblical proportions.Eliseo Gil is on trial regarding findings which “rewrote the history books,” but may, in fact, have been … [Read more...] about Archaeologist accused of forging earliest portrayal of Jesus’ crucifixion
