The origins of writing in ancient Mesopotamia and beyond may rest on a group of cylindrical seals. A team of archeologists from the University of Bologna in Italy has identified a series of ...

Seventeen ancient manuscripts, on loan from Switzerland’s seventh ... In another entry, a monk worried about a Viking raid.

We explore stunning similarities between Native American, ancient Egyptian, and Inca cultures. Our journey uncovers megalithic stonework, reed boats, and the mysterious Sherman Stone, hinting at a ...

Researchers plan to continue studying the ancient sword at Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń. It will ultimately be preserved and put on display at a history museum in Włocławek.

Archaeologists say they have uncovered evidence of what may be the world's oldest known alphabet. The alphabetic writing system was identified on finger-length clay cylinders excavated from a tomb ...

While strolling in his home city of Reykjavik last year, Gabríel Ólafs wandered into a bookstore, where he found an out-of-print collection of ancient Viking melodies. The Icelandic pianist ...

Remote Ancient Mountain Shelter Used by Viking Age Travelers Found Published Sep 25, 2024 at 2:46 PM EDT Updated Sep 25, 2024 at 7:54 PM EDT By Aristos Georgiou ...

A replica Viking ship has berthed in Montenegro's Adriatic port of Bar on a years-long trip through European waters inspired by the Norse seafarers who set out from Scandinavia to explore, trade ...