Tree ring evidence of an ancient solar storm enables scientists to pinpoint the exact year of Norse settlement
Showing posts with label archeology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label archeology. Show all posts
Friday, October 22, 2021
Monday, June 29, 2020
French Revolution: remains discovered in walls of Paris monument
Experts believe up to 500 people guillotined in period may be buried in Chapelle Expiatoire
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Climate change and the collapse of Angkor Wat
Built using a thousand elephants and 300,000 laborers, the opulent temple city of Angkor has been near-deserted for centuries, yet its grandeur and mystery now attract a million visitors each year. The question is, why was it deserted at all? An answer is finally emerging.
Monday, November 18, 2019
2 Infants Were Buried Wearing Helmets Made from Skulls. And Archaeologists Are Puzzled.
Two infants were buried some 2,100 years ago wearing "helmets" made from the skulls of other children, archaeologists have discovered.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Mass Graves in Russia Tell the Grim Story of Mongol Invasion
After years of digging, archaeologists discover nine medieval graves holding the remains of at least 300 people.
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Neanderthal cannibalism is less surprising than you think
It was probably a case of "opportunistic consumption," not murder.
Friday, July 19, 2019
Were the Vikings Smoking Pot While Exploring Newfoundland?
The discovery of cannabis pollen near a Viking settlement in Newfoundland raises the question of whether the Vikings were smoking or eating pot while exploring North America.
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