Titbits and News from the Mare Nostrum
Here we will bring you the latest news of archaeological discoveries and historical news from around the Mare Nostrum, the Mediterranean Sea.
0: Dana Island, oldest ancient shipyard
The ruins of the worlds largest and oldest ancient shipyard were found in the north of the island of Dana, located along...
Read the article »0: A Bronze Age Courier Service
The world's first courier service was developed during the bronze age in the Middle East between 2400 and 1200 BC. The n...
Read the article »0: Cyrene's Lost Treasures
Recent floods in Libya revealed hidden wonders of the ancient city of Cyrene, including Roman water channels, unknown bu...
Read the article »0: The Invisible Enemy
A timely warning given the current resurgence of violence in the Middle East. This is the chilling reality of ethnocide ...
Read the article »0: The World's First Company
Think companies are a modern invention? Think again! The Kaneshite tablets reveal details of, possibly, the world's firs...
Read the article »0: The Copper Age Site of Oued Beht
The archaeological site of Oued Beht in Morocco is helping archaeologists demonstrate the social, cultural and material ...
Read the article »0: How the Antikythera Mechanism Works
Discovered in a 2000-year-old shipwreck, the Antikythera Mechanism is the world's first known analogue computer. Examine...
Read the article »0: Kach Kouch and Iberia
Kach Kouch is Morocco's earliest Bronze Age site (2200-600 BC). Archaeological finds have revealed previously unknown co...
Read the article »0: Mediterranean Diet Evolution
Discover the fascinating journey of the Mediterranean diet. From ancient grains and olives to the impact of the Columbia...
Read the article »0: Hidden Colours of Ancient Statues
Discover the surprising history of ancient Greek and Roman statues – they were vividly painted! Learn about their disc...
Read the article »0: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last Pharaoh
This is the story of Cleopatra VII, Egypt's last pharaoh. We explore her political genius, legendary romances with Caesa...
Read the article »0: Alexandria Library's True Fate
The real story behind the Library of Alexandria's decline. This article debunks popular myths about its destruction, exp...
Read the article »0: Six Great Ancient Libraries
A journey through history's greatest libraries, from Alexandria to Baghdad. Discover lesser-known facts, challenge misco...
Read the article »0: Ancient Greek Technology
Eight ancient Greek technological marvels beyond philosophy, from Plato's alarm clock and automatic doors to central hea...
Read the article »0: Broadening Horizons
A look at the 'East Mediterranean, Aegean, Black Sea: New Approaches' Colloquium at the Acropolis Museum, exploring inno...
Read the article »0: The Nadītu Investors of Sippar
Discover the Nadītu of Sippar, the cloistered capitalists of the Bronze Age. These women controlled vast fortunes, inve...
Read the article »1: New light on Hadrian
Step into the past with our journey to Ostia Antica, where fragments of marble slabs reveal the hidden moments of Empero...
Read the article »1: The Dolmens of La Lentejuela Teba
Step into the past as we uncover the captivating story of two megalithic Bronze Age dolmens in the La Lentejuela Teba ne...
Read the article »1: New Cave Art Discovery in Valencia region
A team of archaeologists have discovered the largest concentration of Paleolithic cave art in Eastern Iberia. The cave a...
Read the article »1: La Cabaneta Oldest Roman Forum in Iberian Peninsula
A team of archaeologists in Zaragoza, Spain, have discovered the oldest Roman forum found in the interior of the Iberian...
Read the article »1: New Discoveries at Ancient Sunken City of Thonis-Heracleion
In a recent archaeological mission by the European Institute of Underwater Archaeology (IEASM), working in collaboration...
Read the article »1: Europe's Oldest Shoes Found: 6,000-Year-Old Sandals Woven from Grass
Scientists have discovered Europe's oldest shoes: a pair of sandals woven from grass that are thought to be around 6,000...
Read the article »1: Discoveries at Gobekli Tepe and Karahan
Archaeologists have uncovered several new monumental statues and architectural elements at Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe...
Read the article »1: Decorated Stelae found in Canaveral de Leon, Spain
Archaeologists have found a new decorated stela in Spain. The stela has features that are typically associated with both...
Read the article »12: The Nebra Sky Disc: A Bronze Age Calendar
In 1999, two unlicenced treasure hunters made the find of their lives, a Bronze Age device that displays the world's ear...
Read the article »13: New Exhibition at the Archaeological Museum in Alicante
Dynasties. 'The First Kingdoms of Prehistoric Europe Exhibition' was held at the Archaeological Museum in Alicante from ...
Read the article »14: Bronze Age: A Golden Age for Jewellery
Gold jewellery first made an appearance in the Copper Age in northeastern Bulgaria. By the Bronze Age, the elites in the...
Read the article »15: The Golden Hat of Schifferstadt
Four extraordinary artifacts, collectively known as the golden hats, have captivated archaeologists for centuries. Craft...
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