Browsing the "Germany" Tag

Execution site archaeology

April 23rd, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

The discovery of 70 people executed in the 14th century in Germany is prompting further study into how the executed


The oldest fishhooks in Europe

March 12th, 2013 | by Sevaan Franks

Archaeologists have found Europe’s oldest known fishhooks in a German field. The hooks, carved from reindeer or elk bones, date


The oldest water wells in Europe

December 27th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Archeologists in Germany have uncovered four water wells which date back 7,000 years.   The four wells, which reach seven


The oldest weapons in the world

September 18th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks

Archaeologists working in a coal mine in Germany have uncovered eight spear heads which date back 300,000 years, making them