Stone anchor found off Indian coast
May 28th, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks
An ancient stone anchor has been found Gulf of Kutch in northwestern India and is now giving researchers new clues
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Neanderthals knew how to sail
March 2nd, 2012 | by Sevaan Franks
Stone tools found on a few Greek islands suggests that Neanderthals were skilled sailors. Neanderthals lived around the Mediterranean from
Viking sunstone legend may be real
November 8th, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks
There is an old Viking legend which tells of a glowing stone that could identify the location of the sun
Ancient anchors found in Israel
September 13th, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks
Three ancient anchors, two made of iron and one made of stone, have been found by lifeguards at a Bat
What it was like in Nelson’s navy (spoilers: not great)
September 8th, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks
An examination of 340 skeletons has revealed what it was like to be a sailor in Nelson’s navy. It was
Vikings navigated the seas with sunstone crystals
February 2nd, 2011 | by Sevaan Franks
Vikings may have navigated the seas in bad weather by using a “sunstone” crystal which could pinpoint the sun’s location
Mediterranean shipwreck sheds light on ancient trade
October 7th, 2010 | by Sevaan Franks
A 4th century wreck found in the Mediterranean is shedding light on ancient sea routes and trade. The remains of
18-19th century naval medical records released
September 30th, 2010 | by Sevaan Franks
The National Archives have release naval doctor’s records dating from 1793 to 1880. Among them are described 7ft parasitic worms
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