In a remarkable archaeological find, researchers have uncovered the mummified remains of an 18th-century monk, revealing an unusual and previously undocumented method of preservation. This discovery not only sheds light on the practices of the time but also offers a glimpse into the rituals surrounding death and mummification in monastic communities. The findings challenge our…
Ancient Egypt in North Africa was a major civilization that existed from approximately 3100 B.C. to 30 B.C. Archaeological evidence includes monuments, documents, and artworks that remain subjects of academic research. Overview The civilization that became ancient Egypt developed prior to 3100 B.C. While the region’s rulers, language, writing, climate, religion, and borders underwent multiple…
For decades, we’ve largely considered intentional burial – the careful placement of the dead – a hallmark of behaviour associated with larger-brained hominins like Neanderthals and our own species, Homo sapiens. It implies complex thought, perhaps grief, ritual, or a concept of an afterlife. But groundbreaking, albeit debated, research from the depths of a South…
Published: [4\4\2025] The Sutton Hoo helmet—a hauntingly beautiful and iconic artifact pulled from a 7th-century ship burial in England—is one of archaeology’s most celebrated treasures. For decades, its intricate design pointed towards connections with Vendel-era Sweden. But new research is challenging that narrative, suggesting the very iron used to craft this masterpiece may have originated hundreds…
