Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – Captain Samuel Bellamy (1689 – 1717), later known as “Black Sam” was one of the wealthiest pirates in recorded history. Sometimes nicknamed the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have unearthed what could be the world’s oldest known beer factory in Abydos, Egypt. This huge 5,000-year-old factory produced thousands of liters
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – Archaeologists were surprised to find evidence Renaissance-era Italian glass beads reached North America long before Christopher Columbus made his first journey to the
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – This remarkable 5,00-year-old crystal dagger has been discovered in a megalithic tomb of Montelirio Tholos. It’s a rare dagger because crystal was only
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – The history of cosmetics goes far back in time and the use of beauty products has by means been restricted to women. Men
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – How related are modern humans to the Neanderthals? Previous studies show modern humans have much more in common with the Neanderthals than previously
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Located in Alexandria, Egypt the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa is one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval Ages. It’s an archaeological
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – As the ice melts scientists have a good opportunity to discover prehistoric objects that were once used on a daily basis by ancient
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A magnificent, huge golden eagle bas relief has been discovered at Tenochtitlan, the ancient capital of the Aztec Empire. On November 8, 1519,
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – While excavating at Taposiris Magna temple in Alexandria, Egypt archaeologists unearthed several rock-cut tombs. Inside them were 2,000-year-old mummies who had been given
Conny Waters – MessageToEagle.com – The Chumash Indians produced shell beads for thousands of years in the Santa Barbara Channel region, and had special bead-manufacturing sites. The Chumash
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – For the first time ever scientists have come across rare evidence of fabric dyed with royal purple dating from the time of King
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – An unusual carved stone pillar discovered in Canada has now been confirmed as an authentic indigenous artifact. It is a fascinating discovery because
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Remains of the ancient historical city of Darabgerd (Darabjerd) are situated six kilometers southwest of the modern town of Darab in Fars province,
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – The use of radar has once again resulted in a successful archaeological discovery. This time scientists conducted a laser scan of a region
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – Constructed in the 1st century, around 40 A.D. during the reign of Roman Emperor Claudius, the huge amphitheater of Saintes in France, could
Conny Waters – MessageToEagle.com – Researchers from the Sonia and Marco Nadler Institute of Archaeology at Tel Aviv University, have now unraveled the function of flint tools known as
Conny Waters – MessageToEagle.com – Early Medieval Europe is frequently viewed as a time of cultural stagnation, often given the misnomer of the ‘Dark Ages’. However, analysis has
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – In the Early Bronze Age of Europe, ancient people used bronze objects as an early form of money, even going so far as
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – Sacred city of Caral is America’s oldest archaeological site. Pre-dating the Inca empire by 45 centuries, this magnificent place has survived for 5,000
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – While excavating at et-Taiyiba, Jezreel Valley in Israel archaeologists discovered a building that has an inscription ‘Christ, Born Of Mary’ engraved at the
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – Norwegian archaeologists have good reason to be excited about this latest discovery. With help of ground penetrating radar device scientists have discovered 15
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – The rare, 2,700-year-old seal of Biblical King Jeroboam II’s servant has long been considered a forgery, but new chemical analysis proves the bulla’s
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – Scientists have presented a new, interesting interpretation of England’s famous Domesday Book. The “Domesday Book” is closely related to William The Conqueror (or “William the
Jan Bartek – MessageToEagle.com – What appears to be the world’s oldest cave painting has been discovered at Leang Tedongnge cave, located in a remote valley in Indonesia.