Archeology

July 8, 2023

2,700-Year-Old Petroglyphs Are Discovered Under Moss in Sweden

Cave art records the adventures of early humans—whether it be hunting beasts, building boats, or making handprints on the walls. It can also tell archeologists a lot about the economies and beliefs of Bronze Age communities. While this art form mainly died out after the invention of writing, a late example from 2,700 years ago has just been discovered on a farm in Sweden.

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June 30, 2023

Archeologists Excavate 4,000-Year-Old “Dutch Stonehenge” in the Netherlands

Recently, thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge in England to celebrate the summer solstice, a day when the sun shines perfectly through the ancient stones by design. The ancient monument has long been a source of fascination, but it is not unique in its mystery. Archeologists have uncovered a similar sanctuary in the Netherlands which served as both burial ground and calendar. The ancient site is a fascinating example of Bronze Age culture.

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June 15, 2023

Giant New Nazca Lines Are Discovered in Peru Through Use of AI

Geoglyphs—drawings etched into a landscape by either piling materials like stones or removing dirt to expose stones—are fascinating, often mysterious messages left behind by ancient cultures. A famous example is the Nazca Lines in Peru. These etchings of animals, humans, and abstract pictures date back to between 500 BCE and 500 CE.

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May 27, 2023

Unseen Footage of ‘Titanic’ Wreckage Reveals a Look at When the Iconic Ship Was First Found

In James Cameron's iconic film Titanic, a treasure hunter asks Rose—an elderly fictionalized survivor of the shipwreck—an important question: “Are you ready to go back to Titanic?” He then proceeds to show her video footage captured by a submersible robot that ranges over the ghostly ship. Famously, Cameron's team dove down 12 times to view the ship at a depth of two and a half miles underwater.

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