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The central scene of the shrine of Yazilikaya Chamber A, with the double-headed eagle supporting two goddesses (Akurgal 1973:Figure 151)

The Legacy of the Double-Headed Eagle: From Hittite Kings to Modern Icons

25 June 2025

The double-headed eagle is one of the most enduring symbols in human history. Recognized today as an emblem of imperial...

Representative Image: A Roman Bronze Arm Purse from Vindolanda at the Ashmolean Museum, shown as a representative example of the type of artifact discussed in the article.

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Ancient Roman Soldier’s Wrist Purse: A Unique Find in Former Enemy Territory

24 June 2025

Archaeologists in South Moravia have unearthed a remarkable and historically significant artifact: a bronze fragment of a Roman soldier’s wrist...

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Hidden Roman Passage Unearthed Beneath Split: A Secret Gateway into Diocletian’s Palace Revealed

23 June 2025

A groundbreaking discovery beneath Hrvojeva Street, near Diocletian’s Palace, is reshaping our understanding of Roman life and architecture in the...

Credit: Official Telegram channel of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin

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Archaeologists Discover Ivan III’s Seal in Moscow — The First Grand Ducal and Final Lead Seal Ever Found

22 June 2025

Archaeologists uncover the first grand ducal seal from Moscow, linked to the founder of the centralized Russian state. Archaeologists conducting...

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Unprecedented Large Burial Urns in the Amazon May Reveal a Previously Unknown Indigenous Tradition

21 June 2025

A remarkable archaeological discovery in the heart of the Amazon—seven giant funerary urns buried beneath a fallen tree—is offering fresh...

Archaeologists uncover lavish Viking Age graves near Aarhus, Denmark, revealing elite burials possibly linked to King Harald Bluetooth. Credit: Moesgaard Museum

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Viking Tomb Discovery in Denmark May Reveal Elite Family Linked to King Harald Bluetooth

20 June 2025

A stunning archaeological discovery near Aarhus, Denmark, has revealed 30 Viking Age graves that may belong to a powerful aristocratic...

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Only Those on the Righteous Path May Enter Here”: New Mosaics Unearthed in Antalya’s Olympos

19 June 2025

A newly discovered mosaic inscription at the entrance of a church and elaborately decorated floor mosaics have come to light...

The name of the person to be cursed was usually enough. However, the tablets often contained both standardized and personalized inscriptions. Credit: Damian Gorczany

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Ancient Curse Tablets Reveal Dark Spiritual Practices in the Roman Empire – and Their Echo in the Bible

17 June 2025

New Research Connects Ritual Cursing to the Book of Revelation From jealous lovers to petty thieves, people in the ancient...

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The Lord’s Prayer Carved in Stone with Scandinavian Runes and a Picture of a Boat Discovered in Ontario, Canada

17 June 2025

Hidden deep in the northern Ontario wilderness, an extraordinary archeological discovery has puzzled researchers and captured the imagination of history...

The School of Homer site in Ithaca, identified as the sanctuary of Odysseus. Credit: Χρ. Μαραμπέα / Greek Ministry of Culture

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Archaeologists Unveil Sanctuary of Odysseus on Ithaca: A Monumental Discovery Rooted in Myth and History

15 June 2025

A major archaeological breakthrough on the Greek island of Ithaca has brought new clarity to the island’s legendary past. Researchers...

The Legacy of the Double-Headed Eagle: From Hittite Kings to Modern Icons

Ancient Roman Soldier’s Wrist Purse: A Unique Find in Former Enemy Territory

Hidden Roman Passage Unearthed Beneath Split: A Secret Gateway into Diocletian’s Palace Revealed

Archaeologists Discover Ivan III’s Seal in Moscow — The First Grand Ducal and Final Lead Seal Ever Found

Unprecedented Large Burial Urns in the Amazon May Reveal a Previously Unknown Indigenous Tradition

Viking Tomb Discovery in Denmark May Reveal Elite Family Linked to King Harald Bluetooth

Only Those on the Righteous Path May Enter Here”: New Mosaics Unearthed in Antalya’s Olympos

Ancient Curse Tablets Reveal Dark Spiritual Practices in the Roman Empire – and Their Echo in the Bible

The Lord’s Prayer Carved in Stone with Scandinavian Runes and a Picture of a Boat Discovered in Ontario, Canada

Archaeologists Unveil Sanctuary of Odysseus on Ithaca: A Monumental Discovery Rooted in Myth and History

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