HISTORY
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Why Did A Solar Eclipse Save George Davidson’s Life In Alaska?
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Scientific curiosity and searching for knowledge can sometimes be dangerous. This is a lesson American astronomer and geographer George Davidson learned when he traveled with his research team to Klukwan, near Haines in southeast Alaska, in 1869. Ancient people have always been fascinated with solar eclipses, but the understanding of this natural phenomenon has varied…
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Student Finds Beautiful Viking Age Silver Hoard In Aarhus, Denmark
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The discovery of a significant Viking Age silver treasure with connections to Russia, Ukraine, and the British Isles has been made by a student of archaeology from Aarhus University. This finding serves to reinforce Aarhus’ status as an international center during the Viking Age. In the spring of this year, Gustav Bruunsgaard, a 22-year-old archaeology…
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Burials Of An Unknown Race Of Unusually Small Humanoids Found In Ohio May Confirm Native American Legend
Ellen Lloyd—AncientPages.com—Archaeological discoveries occasionally provide evidence supporting ancient legends, generating significant interest among researchers and the public alike. While infrequent, this occurrence highlights the potential historical basis of some myths and legends passed down through generations. The relationship between folklore and historical fact is complex. While it’s crucial to approach legends critically, dismissing all ancient stories as pure fantasy may…
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Unusual Underwater Archaeological Discovery In California May Confirm Thousand-Year-Old Legend And Re-Write Ancient History
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In a surprising discovery off the California coast, two divers encountered a series of small objects initially mistaken for rocks on the seafloor. Upon closer inspection, they realized these were man-made artifacts. While the underwater finds may appear unremarkable at first glance, they have generated significant interest among experts. Archaeologists are currently unable to determine…
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Selinunte: Latest Excavations Bring To Light A New Small Temple – What Ritualistic Practices Will Be Revealed One Day?
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Recent archaeological excavations conducted at the Archaeological Park of Selinunte have yielded significant findings. Thanks to the latest field works, archaeologists found new buildings (previously undiscovered structures) in the sacred area and identified a structure that currently seems to be a small temple positioned behind Temple C. Background: Temple E (Selinunte): Image credit: Matthias Süßen – CC…
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Gold Coins Found In The Ancient City Of Notion Tell A Story Of Misfortune
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A team of researchers, led by a University of Michigan archaeologist, has made a significant discovery during excavations in the ancient Greek city of Notion, located in western Turkey. The team unearthed a collection of gold coins believed to have been used to compensate mercenary soldiers. These coins, found buried in a small container, feature…
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Michabo (Michabou) – Algonquins’ Great Spirit With Power Over The Earth
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Michabo (Michabou) was the Great Spirit of the Algoquins of – a group of North American Indian peoples who lived in the past on large areas of the continent. Currently, they are mostly scattered across Canada and the United States. “Throughout the entire Algonquian area, these Indians never tired of gathering around their campfires and…
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North America’s New Snake Species Deepen Our Understanding Of Reptile Social Behavior And Development
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – A new species of fossil snake unearthed in Wyoming is rewriting our understanding of snake evolution. The fossilized skeleton of the newly discovered snake species Hibernophis breithaupti, which lived 38 million years ago in what is now western Wyoming, reveals insights into the evolution and social behaviour of its modern descendants. (Photo: Jasmine Croghan)…
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Secrets Of Mysterious Bronze Age Hoard Found In Rosemarkie, Scotland Revealed
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Bronze Age hoard found in Rosemarkie, Highland, Scotland, is a significant archaeological find that offers valuable insights into prehistoric life. It was discovered during excavations preceding a residential development project by Pat Munro Homes. Pre-excavation photograph of the unearthed hoard before excavation in GUARD Archaeology’s Finds Lab. Credit: GUARD The hoard’s importance is heightened by…
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Peculiar Ancient Ruins That Can Re-Write History Of Florida Found By Archaeologists
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – While excavating in Florida, archaeologists uncovered intriguing ancient ruins that appear to be part of a larger, previously unknown structure. These ruins are not documented in any colonial-era maps or historical records, adding to their mystery. Upon examination, researchers noted that the stones used in the construction were remarkably large and heavy. Transporting and assembling…
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