Archaeologists have uncovered the first Iron Age wine press in Lebanon, dating from the 7th century BC. Excavations at the ancient settlement of Tell el-Burak near the city of Sidon uncovered the well-preserved press, which was constructed from plaster made by mixing lime and recycled ceramics. Wine makers would have stomped the grapes in the … Read more
Rare Roman artefacts including a lozenge-shaped gaming piece made from polished bone that was used in the ‘Game of Mercenaries’ are unearthed at a building site in Chester The ancient gaming piece is made of polished bone and dates back 2,000 years It was used in the Game of Mercenaries – an ancient chess or … Read more
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night’s TV: How Mystic Michael unearthed a pandemic hotspot… one year ago By Christopher Stevens for the Daily Mail Published: 02:13 BST, 11 September 2020 | Updated: 02:13 BST, 11 September 2020 Great Continental Railway Journeys Rating: Council House Britain Rating: Scoff if you want to. Reject the evidence of your … Read more
A newly discovered fossilised ape tooth found in India is the earliest known ancestor of the modern-day gibbon and it lived 13 million years ago, study finds. The fossil belongs to a new species of ape named Kapi ramnagarensis and was discovered by fossil hunters at the Ramnager dig site in northern India. Experts from … Read more
Archaeologists digging in the grounds of Bamburgh Castle have discovered the remains of a roundhouse which dates back to the end of the Roman era. The remnants of the building indicate it could be up to 65 feet (20 metres) in diameter and likely belonged to a member of society of relative importance. Excavators working … Read more
Nicole Richie releases socially conscious debut rap album Unearthed as her alter ego Nikki Fre$h By Kevin Kayhart For Dailymail.com Published: 03:03 BST, 29 August 2020 | Updated: 03:03 BST, 29 August 2020 Nicole Richie is embarking on a new career path. The reality star, fashion designer, author, and actress dropped her socially conscious debut … Read more
Burial ground containing the bones of 350 people squashed into tiny circular graves is unearthed on a train station construction site in Japan Osaka City authorities have been surveying ruins in the area for three decades The so-called ‘Umeda Tomb’ is one of seven historical grave sites within the city Experts believe the site dates … Read more
Ancient burial ground containing the bones of 350 people squashed into tiny circular graves is unearthed on a train station construction site in Japan Osaka City authorities have been surveying ruins in the area for three decades The so-called ‘Umeda Tomb’ is one of seven historical grave sites within the city Experts believe the site … Read more
The lost sacristy of Westminster Abbey: 13th century room where monks kept sacred items is unearthed at site where ‘hundreds’ of its brothers were buried The Great Sacristy would have been on the Abbey’s North Green where monks kept sacred items used in mass Abbey authorities want to fully understand grounds’ medieval footprint before building … Read more
Roman board game unearthed in Norway burial pit dates back 1,700 years ago, consisting of dice made of bone and 18 circular pieces that were used by a person of significant status Archaeologists uncovered a complete Roman game board in Norway The artifacts are some 1,700 years old and are used to play a military tactic … Read more