Archaelogy

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  Ancient Rare Ring Belonging to ‘Painted People’ Discovered in Scotland

  A remarkable 1,000-year-old ring has been uncovered at the site of Burghead Fort in Scotland. The discovery was made by John Ralph, a retired engineer, on the final day of an archaeological dig. The kite-shaped ring, featuring a red centre, is an exceptional find as Pictish rings are rare and usually discovered in hoards. Dr Gordon Noble of the Uni...

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  Early Human Settlement’s Evidence Discovered in 6,000 Years Old Ancient Submerged Bridge

  Early humans might have settled within a cave on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, a group of researchers have found. The discovery was made because of the identification of an ancient submerged bridge, which is said to have been constructed roughly 6,000 years ago. This discovery revises the previously accepted timeline of human settlement on ...

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  2,000-Year-Old Make-Up Shop Discovered By Archaeologists In Turkey

  Among the artefacts unearthed by experts are perfume containers and remains of make-up, including eyeshadows and blush.

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  Incredible! Laddoos Made With Cereal, Legumes Found At Harappa Site

  Scientists and researchers have found food balls at the Harappan excavation site in Western Rajasthan.

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  River Course To Be Diverted To Protect 2,500-Year-Old Bihar Archaeological Site: Nitish Kumar

  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that the course of the Kosi river will be diverted to protect an area in the state's Bhagalpur district, which could be a 2,500-year-old archaeological site.

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  World's Oldest Salt Mine In The Austrian Alps Holds Bronze Age Secrets

  All mines need regular reinforcement against collapse, and Hallstatt, the world's oldest salt mine perched in the Austrian Alps, is no exception.

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  13-Year-Old Digs Up Danish King's Treasure Trove - In Germany

  A 13-year-old boy and an amateur archaeologist have unearthed a "significant" treasure trove in Germany which may have belonged to the legendary Danish king Harald Bluetooth who brought Christianity to Denmark. Bluetooth's lasting legacy is found today in smartphones and laptops -- the wireless Bluetooth technology is named after him

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  Who's Your Mummy? Genetic Secrets Of Ancient Egypt Unwrapped

  DNA from mummies found at a site once known for its cult to the Egyptian god of the afterlife is unwrapping intriguing insight into the people of ancient Egypt, including a surprise discovery that they had scant genetic ties to sub-Saharan Africa.

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  Justin Bieber Thrown Out of Tulum Archaeological Site For Misbehaving

  Visitors are warned not to climb on some of the ruins, which were built in the 13th century, because they could be unstable. Security told them to stand down but Justin reportedly yelled at them. Police officials were called but Justin left before they could intervene

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  Google Brings Imagery From 76 New Indian Heritage Sites Online

  Aside from heritage sites like Safdarjung Tomb and Purana Quila, 30 exhibitions from places like the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage were also added.

• Find Delhi's Monuments at Click of a Button

  Seeing his son download apps on his mobile phone, this Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officer had a brainwave - to create an app for Delhi's monuments, both well-known and obscure, so that tourists could keep this information "handy" as a "self guide".

• Google, Archaeological Survey of India usher in 'digital tourism' in India

  Archaeological Survey of India and Google India have embarked together on a "monumental journey" to usher in, what possibly will be "digital tourism" in the country.

• 6,000-year-old 'halls of the dead' discovered in UK

  For the first time, remains of two large 6000-year-old halls, each buried within a prehistoric burial mound, have been unearthed in UK.