Europe Archive

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In ancient myths and legends, Lailoken is depicted as a mad prophet residing in the woods, known for his untamed nature and prophetic

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Scientists have discovered new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, indicating that hominins were present on the continent much earlier than previously

A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com - Hedeby, the southernmost Nordic town during the Viking Age - served as a key trading hub. This vibrant center was a fascinating melting pot for

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - An ancient legend continues to inspire us today, reminding us of the power of vision and foresight. It tells the story of Coinneach,

Ellen Lloyd -  AncientPages.com - Legend whispers of Merlin's secrets hidden within a cave at Dinas Emrys, nestled in the majestic mountains of North Wales. This ancient site,

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com - It is one of the largest and best-preserved Neolithic dolmens in Brittany. Known in English as the Fairies' Rock, its original French name

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent study has uncovered that the early medieval cemetery in Lutomiersk near Lódz in Poland served as a burial site for Norse

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Can nature provide a person with answers about the future? People in ancient Sweden believed a walk in the forest could foretell future

Conny Waters -  AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have uncovered grinding stones and grains from early cereals at a Neolithic settlement on the Danish island of Funen, dating back 5,500

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have made a significant discovery at an Anglo-Saxon cemetery near Canterbury in Kent, UK, unearthing a remarkably rare sword from the sixth century.

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have made a significant discovery on a small rocky knoll along Norway's west coast, uncovering a burial ground dating back to the

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