Europe Archive
Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - During archaeological excavations in the Danube plain near Riedlingen, Germany, a burial chamber from the early Celtic period was uncovered. This chamber is
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Featured Stories
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
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Human Beginnings
AncientPages.com - The prevailing narrative of how humanity came about seemed straightforward enough: in Europe, the last Neanderthals bowed out as Homo sapiens began arriving on the continent around 40,000
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists examine graves, artifacts, and human skeletons to understand historical events, societies, and customs. The absence of human remains and burials hinders scientists
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Myths & Legends
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
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The ancient town of Fregellae, situated in the province of Frosinone between Rome and Naples in Italy, was once a significant and thriving
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Archaeology
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
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have been researching an ancient cave beneath a Medieval British castle for several years, and their sustained efforts have produced noteworthy results
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Archaeology
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.
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Human Beginnings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The study of our ancient ancestors' migration paths to the territories they eventually inhabited remains a subject of considerable interest. Researchers have introduced
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Jamestown, Virginia, established in 1607, holds the distinction of being the first permanent English settlement in America. It has been extensively studied through
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Archaeology
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
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AncientPages.com - Ireland and Wales share more than just geographical proximity; they have deep cultural and linguistic connections. And this year marks the centenary of a groundbreaking work
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - It is not uncommon for archaeologists to uncover submerged ancient ruins in the waters of Italy. However, these ancient structures are sometimes not
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Over 1,000 years ago, Vikings chose to bury and conceal a valuable silver treasure, which has now been discovered by a farmer preparing
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The large stone cairn known as Bredarör (sometimes called the King's Grave), located outside Kivik in Scania (Skåne), served as a quarry for local residents
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News
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - As the ice melts, archaeologists continue to make fascinating discoveries that shed light on the ancient past. This year, unusually low snow levels in
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DNA
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A fossilized Neanderthal discovered in a cave system in the Rhône Valley, France, represents an ancient and previously undescribed lineage. This lineage diverged
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Early and Middle Neolithic Pitted Ware Culture (PWC), dating from 3500 to 2300 B.C.E., migrated from the East and settled in modern-day Scandinavia.
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists present compelling evidence challenging the long-held theory of a violent Steppe invasion in the Iberian Peninsula. Their findings suggest a more nuanced understanding
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Since the catastrophic pandemics of the Middle Ages, one disease has almost proverbially symbolized contagion and death: the plague. It is now established
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - For those with an adventurous spirit, visiting this location in London may be interesting. However, individuals with a more cautious disposition might find
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Paleontology
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – A new study reports a new species of sauropod dinosaur that lived in Cuenca, Spain, 75 million years ago: Qunkasaura pintiquiniestra. General
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The archaeological excavation at the Burghead fort in Moray has yielded a significant discovery: a Pictish ring with an intricate setting. This find
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The village of Drumelzier has long been associated with the legendary figure of Merlin, purportedly imprisoned, killed, and interred near the banks of the
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Reconstructing early human colonization of Mediterranean islands is challenging due to limited archaeological evidence. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from the
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Vikings
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent study has challenged the long-held assumption that rates of violence in Viking Age Norway and Denmark were comparable. The research, published
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The archaeological excavations at Molkenmarkt in Berlin, Germany, have yielded a fascinating discovery. The Berlin State Office for Monument Preservation unearthed a short sword,
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Menga Dolmen, situated in Antequera, Málaga, Spain, has long been a subject of scientific inquiry due to its remarkable size and antiquity among
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Mortuary and funerary houses have been prevalent across various historical periods and geographical locations. These structures have been identified in diverse contexts, including
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Bulgaria remains a significant source of archaeological discoveries related to ancient Thracian culture. Recently, archaeologists uncovered a tomb belonging to a Thracian warrior
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A 900-year-old picture stone from the 12th century was discovered during home renovation work in Germany. Homeowner Peter Wittenberg unearthed this rare artifact
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Vikings
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
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Earth Changes
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A comprehensive study examining fossil human teeth from Ice Age Europe has revealed significant insights into how climate change affected prehistoric human populations.
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Roman prisons were an integral part of the ancient justice system, characterized by harsh conditions designed to extract confessions from inmates. These facilities
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Recent research conducted by Curtin University has revealed that the monumental six-tonne Altar Stone at Stonehenge, previously thought to have originated in Wales,
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The Forsa Ring, also known as Forsaringen in Swedish, is an iron artifact originating from Hälsingland, Sweden, dating back to the 9th or 10th
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The early history of Ireland is a fascinating subject, rich with intriguing details and mysteries. Long before the arrival of the Celts, Ireland
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The historical narrative of ancient Norway is predominantly associated with Viking culture. However, recent archaeological discoveries have presented evidence suggesting that our ancestors
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Bulgaria's rich history spans approximately 6,000 years, during which numerous influential civilizations and empires have left their mark on the region. This diverse
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