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Shaft tomb with 28 individuals found in Mexico

A shaft tomb dating back between 1,500 – 2,500 years old has been found in Mexico, complete with the remains of 28 individuals. “At the
Plague bacteria found in Roman-era remains

The bacterium that causes plague, Yersinia pestis, has been found in DNA samples taken from the remains of 19 different people who lived in 6th
Most modern Europeans shared common ancestors

Genetic research suggests that all modern Europeans have common ancestors who lived 1,000 years ago. Whether they are a Serb and a Swiss, or a
1st century quarry and tools found in Jerusalem

A quarry, complete with ancient tools, has been uncovered in Jerusalem. Some of the huge stones would’ve reached about 6.5 feet (2 meters) in length
Submerged medieval town of Dunwich mapped

Researchers have mapped the medieval port town of Dunwich which was submerged by the waters of the Dunwich River in the 15th century. He comments,
Roman mosaics unearthed in Turkey

Roman-era mosaics have been found in the ancient city of Milas in southwestern Turkey. Milas District Governor Bahattin Atç?, gendarmerie Lt. Col. Ertu?rul Memi? and
Early Christendom graves found under Milan church

The graves of an infant and and adult have been found during excavations at the Church of Saints James and Philip just outside of Milan,
Remains of British soldier found in the Netherlands

The remains of a British soldier who died during a battle in 1799 has been found in a sand dune in the Netherlands. For more

Shaft tomb with 28 individuals found in Mexico

Published on May 21st, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

A shaft tomb dating back between 1,500 – 2,500 years old has been found in Mexico, complete with the remains of 28 individuals. “At the burial’s center –he added– they discovered a unique shaft tomb; unique, ... Read More →

Plague bacteria found in Roman-era remains

Published on May 21st, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

The bacterium that causes plague, Yersinia pestis, has been found in DNA samples taken from the remains of 19 different people who lived in 6th century Bavaria. “After such a long time — nearly 1,500 years, ... Read More →

Most modern Europeans shared common ancestors

Published on May 21st, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Genetic research suggests that all modern Europeans have common ancestors who lived 1,000 years ago. Whether they are a Serb and a Swiss, or a Finn and a Frenchman, any two Europeans are likely to have ... Read More →

1st century quarry and tools found in Jerusalem

Published on May 16th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

A quarry, complete with ancient tools, has been uncovered in Jerusalem. Some of the huge stones would’ve reached about 6.5 feet (2 meters) in length and weighed tens if not hundreds of tons, the researchers said. ... Read More →

Submerged medieval town of Dunwich mapped

Published on May 16th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Researchers have mapped the medieval port town of Dunwich which was submerged by the waters of the Dunwich River in the 15th century. He comments, “Visibility under the water at Dunwich is very poor due to ... Read More →

Roman mosaics unearthed in Turkey

Published on May 16th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Roman-era mosaics have been found in the ancient city of Milas in southwestern Turkey. Milas District Governor Bahattin Atç?, gendarmerie Lt. Col. Ertu?rul Memi? and gendarmerie Lt. Gürkan Uygun held a press conference on Friday about ... Read More →

Early Christendom graves found under Milan church

Published on May 15th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

The graves of an infant and and adult have been found during excavations at the Church of Saints James and Philip just outside of Milan, Italy. Excavations of the Church of Saints James and Philip, which ... Read More →

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Remains of British soldier found in the Netherlands

Published on May 15th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

The remains of a British soldier who died during a battle in 1799 has been found in a sand dune in the Netherlands. For more than two centuries, the remains of a soldier lay undisturbed on ... Read More →