Category: World Archaeology
World archaeology sites
Site of famous 19th century ‘shipwreck’ discovered in Dundrum Bay, Co. Down
Archaeologists have located the exact position where a famous 19th century ship, the ss Great Britain, was grounded for…
Neolithic flint axe and preserved wooden handle discovered in Denmark
Another fantastic find by archaeologists working on the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel scheme in Denmark. They have uncovered a Neolithic flint…
Five-thousand-year-old footprints found in Denmark
Exciting news from Denmark: archaeologists working on the Fehmarn Belt Tunnel scheme, have uncovered evidence for 5,000-year-old human footprints (source…
2000-year-old seeds bring an extinct tree back to life
This unassuming looking plant is the only living representative of the Judean Date Palm, a species of tree, which became…
The Helgo Treasure: A Viking Age Buddha
A remarkable collection of religious items sourced from diverse lands was discovered during archaeological excavations on the Swedish island of Helgo….
Grotesques and Gargoyles: A Modern Twist
For this weeks Friday fun I have shown a number of grotesques and gargoyles that have undergone modern twists, often…
La Tène Era ‘Celtic’ Burials from France
A number of spectacular La Tène era ‘Celtic’ burials have recently been uncovered by archaeologists working at Buchères in north central…
St. George’s Church, Ethiopia
Hewn out of solid rock, the extraordinary church of St. George (Bet Giorgis), Ethiopia, represents one of the wonders of…
A hoard of 16th and 17th century children’s toys
In the course of my research of VikingAge woodcraft, I somewhat unexpectedly turned up information about a most delightful…
The world’s oldest spears, the Schöningen javelins
The image on the right is of an amazing artefact that was found in Germany during the 1990s. Dating to…
