Chris Tomlin Revives an Ancient Hymn: ‘Fear and Trembling’
Chris Tomlin, the Grammy-winning artist, has long appreciated hymns. When a friend suggested he help revitalize an 1,800-year-old hymn, he felt both honored and a bit daunted by the task. This particular hymn traces back to “P.Oxy 1786,” a fragment unearthed in Egypt over a century ago, yet it has only recently become a modern […]
Archaeologists verify the site of the ancient city established by Alexander the Great
Discovery of Ancient City Founded by Alexander the Great Archaeologists have recently pinpointed the location of a long-forgotten city established by Alexander the Great, which once served as a bustling trade hub but had been concealed for ages. Known as Alexandria on the Tigris River, this ancient city is situated close to the Persian Gulf […]
Ancient Weapons from 2000 BC Confiscated During Stopover at Philadelphia Airport
A noteworthy find in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has customs officials seizing a shipment containing numerous swords and arrowheads that date back to the Bronze Age, around 4,000 years ago. On February 18, Customs and Border Protection agents confiscated 36 copper alloy daggers and 50 copper alloy arrowheads that were determined to have been illegally imported into […]
Ancient Seal from Time of Biblical Kings Found in Israel
Ancient Seal Discovered in Israel A stone seal that is around 2,800 years old has been found in Israel, a discovery made during construction work for a modern highway. This seal, revealed by the Israeli Antiquities Authority, originates from the late 8th century B.C. and features four pomegranates intricately carved on its surface. An ancient […]
Archaeologists discovered an ancient hidden city with drone technology near the Appian Way in Italy.
Ancient City Discovered Along Italy’s Historic Via Appia Officials recently announced the discovery of an ancient city with a forum and theater in Italy, situated in the popular tourist region close to Fioccalia, Frumeri, Avellino on the Via Appia. The Italian Ministry of Culture made the announcement, revealing that the ruins date back to the […]
Ancient bacteria from an ice cave, dating back 5,000 years, show resistance to current antibiotics
Ancient Bacteria Found in Romanian Ice Caves Show Antibiotic Resistance Scientists have made an intriguing discovery: bacteria that have been encased in ice for around 5,000 years are showing resistance to several modern antibiotics. This particular bacterium, identified as Cyclobacter SC65A.3, was unearthed in Romania’s Scalisoara Ice Cave, where researchers extracted a 25-meter ice core. […]
Ancient workshop discovered near Jerusalem pilgrimage route following arrest of looters
Ancient Workshop Discovered During Sting Operation in Jerusalem Israeli authorities recently uncovered a significant archaeological find—a 2,000-year-old workshop believed to have supplied materials to pilgrims heading to Jerusalem. This discovery came about during a sting operation targeting antiquities thieves. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) made the announcement on February 16th, revealing that the workshop was […]
Workers uncover ancient burial ground and an exceptionally rare discovery during sewer project in Scotland
While installing new sewer pipes in Scotland, workers stumbled upon ancient human remains and signs of much older settlements. As detailed in a January 28 announcement from Scottish Water, the burial site is believed to date back to the 6th century AD. This particular finding occurred in the Windhills area of the Scottish Highlands. Interestingly, […]
Archaeologists in Pompeii find ancient love letters that are 2,000 years old using technology.
Archaeologists working in Pompeii have uncovered a love note that dates back around 2,000 years, a revelation made possible through the use of advanced technology. According to a statement from the Pompeii Archaeological Park released on January 20, the note was identified during research endeavors conducted in 2022 and 2025, but the findings have only […]
Archaeologists find ancient clay container with Roman waste used as medicine
Romans’ Unique Medical Practices Uncovered Researchers have recently uncovered intriguing findings about ancient Roman medical practices that reveal the use of unexpected ingredients—often not the cleanest ones. This research centers on a ship excavated in Pergamon, a Greek city that fell under Roman control in 133 BC. Today, the ruins reside in Izmir province in […]