Obsidian axe factory from 1.2 million years ago discovered in Ethiopia
An unknown species of human apparently mastered obsidian, something it had been thought only occurred in the Stone Age.
Civilizations
Sao civilization: The lost ancient civilization in Central Africa
The Sao civilization was an ancient culture located in Central Africa, in an area which is today partly owned by the countries of Cameroon and Chad. They settled along the…
The Dispilio Tablet – the oldest known written text could rewrite the history!
According to conventional archaeology, writing wasn't invented until 3,000 to 4,000 BC in Sumeria. However, a 7,000-year-old tablet found in Greece over a decade ago challenges this position.
The mysterious disappearance of Egyptian queen Nefertiti
When we speak of Egypt, we speak of a time that is ancient and yet continues to impress and affect us today. We marvel at the fact that they managed…
Why are the world’s largest pyramids kept secret?
Why these pyramid structures are kept secret and what exactly is hidden inside these pyramids?
The Menehune of Hawaii: Ancient race or fictional fairytale?
The Menehune are said to be an ancient race of small-statured people that lived in Hawaii before Polynesian invaders arrived. Many researchers relate the Menehune to ancient constructions discovered in…
The unexplained ‘stone head’ of Guatemala: Evidence of the existence of an extraterrestrial civilization?
We are talking about a very strange discovery that was made in Central America a few decades ago — a huge stone head was unearthed deep in the jungles of…
What caused the historic fall of Sumer?
The historic decline and fall of Sumer, one of the world's earliest civilizations, was not a simple but a complex process influenced by a number of natural and man-made factors.
Giant stone artifacts found on rare Ice Age site in Kent
Two extremely large flint knives, described as giant handaxes, were amongst the unearthed artifacts.
Archaeology project uncovers Roman engraved gems near Hadrian’s Wall
The Uncovering Roman Carlisle project has been undertaking a community-supported excavation at the Carlisle Cricket Club, where archaeologists from Wardell Armstrong discovered a Roman bath house in 2017. The bath…
