Europe Archive

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com -  When darkness falls and the days get colder, we gather around the fireplace to embrace the warmth. In the old days, when there

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - After modern humans migrated from Africa, they encountered and interbred with Neanderthals, leading to the presence of approximately 2–3% Neanderthal DNA in the genomes

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Although fashion magazines and social media significantly impact contemporary dressing styles, it's fascinating to consider that in early modern European cities, there were actual

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – It may sound somewhat surprising, but the celebration of Christmas, Easter, Midsummer, and Saint's Day was forbidden in Scotland for a very long

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The spring of 2024 was truly unforgettable for amateur archaeologist Claus Falsby During his first experience with a metal detector, he discovered a

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - It’s been a hard and sad year for many, but it doesn’t mean we should break with old traditions, and nothing can stop the

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - During ongoing construction work on a playground near the fortifications of the Roman camp in Haltern am See, Germany, a team of archaeologists

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A unique find has unveiled fascinating insights into the burial rituals of medieval Western Europe. For the first time, researchers have uncovered bioarchaeological

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Finland, with its enchanting lakes, enigmatic forests, and serene white summer nights, offers a landscape that invites deep reflection. The Finns aptly refer

AncientPages.com - While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering events between 1200 and 760BC. This period

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - As global temperatures rise due to melting glaciers, snow, and ice are uncovering previously hidden artifacts. These rare discoveries have intrigued archaeologists, particularly a

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Greek island of Crete is a well-known holiday destination, attracting visitors to the renowned temple of Knossos, which stood until about 1350

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Pubs are an integral part of English culture, serving as social hubs that unite people in various ways. The roots of the British

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Europe has a long history of wars, and sometimes it's unclear why the battles were fought. Archaeologists have uncovered a significant number of

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In England, the charm of ancient sites steeped in mystery captivates the imagination. Beneath the surface lie secrets waiting to be uncovered, with

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - An extraordinary archaeological discovery in southern Serbia offers valuable insights into the early history of settlement in Europe. In Svinjarička Čuka, researchers have

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - Imagine a small island standing boldly against the mighty waves of the Atlantic Ocean, which crash and swirl around it. This island isn't just a

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A team of archaeologists led by Dr. Marina Ugarković from Croatia’s Institute of Archaeology, has uncovered the remains of an ancient Greek settlement

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have recently uncovered a Medieval town in Oberschleißheim, a municipality in Munich's district, Germany, during construction work. This discovery has sparked numerous questions.

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Writing is one of humanity's greatest inventions, primarily because it allows messages and knowledge to be preserved that would otherwise be lost. It

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Two years ago, scientists made a significant discovery at Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral: an ancient sarcophagus. This finding was immediately recognized for its