Women in Mexico take action to safeguard ancient Aztec farms and preserve a disappearing ecosystem
MEXICO CITY — Jasmine Ordóñez finds herself on a wooden boat, crossing a slender waterway that connects Mexico and its past—a labyrinth of chinampa, those ancient Aztec island farms. “Let’s close our eyes and ask our mother waters for permission to sail in peace,” she says softly, as the boat glides by, a stark contrast […]
Fossils related to an ancient African mammal reveal a tail-dragging behavior that lasted for many generations.
Ancient Fossil Reveals Unique Behavior of Hyraxes A recently found fossil from Africa has captured the intriguing behavior of a small creature that lived 126,000 years ago, specifically its habit of dragging its behind along the ground, according to paleontologists. This discovery, made by the African Center for Coastal Paleosciences, includes track sites and distinct […]
Ancient Crab Species Found and Named in Honor of Nick Saban by Researchers in Alabama
New Crab Species Discovered at University of Alabama Even though Nick Saban is no longer the head coach of the University of Alabama football team, his influence is still felt on campus. But this isn’t about football. Instead, it centers on newly identified species of ancient crabs. Faculty members at the University named a crab […]
Newly found ancient crab species named for Nick Saban discovered in Alabama
Nick Saban Honored with Ancient Crab Species Name Nick Saban, the well-known head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, has had his influence extend beyond the football field. Interestingly, this time it has to do with something a bit unusual — ancient crabs. Researchers at the University of Alabama have recently unearthed several ancient crab […]
Scientists Reveal Proof of Ancient Emperor’s Failed Search for Immortality
Chinese archaeologists have uncovered two stone inscriptions that are approximately 200 years old, which suggest that China’s first emperor sent an alchemist to sacred mountains in pursuit of eternal life. The 37-letter text is carved into a rock face near Lake Zhaling, situated 14,100 feet above sea level on the Tibetan Plateau. Tong Tao, a […]
Ancient copper site discovered in Sinai region of Egypt
Ancient Copper Workshop Discovered in Sinai, Egypt Recently, archaeologists uncovered an ancient copper workshop in Egypt’s Sinai region, a land often associated with the biblical figure Moses and the Book of Exodus. On September 14, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Ancients shared details about this find, located at Wadi Al Nasbusite in […]
Archaeologists find ancient bronze coins dating back 1,600 years in Galilee
Ancient Treasure Discovered in Israel Recently, archaeologists in Israel stumbled upon an intriguing collection of ancient coins, estimated to be over 1,600 years old. The find occurred in Fukok, a kibbutz located in northern Israel, roughly three miles west of Capernaum, a historic fishing town famous for its connection to Jesus’s miracles. The area, which […]
Four People Taken into Custody After Ancient Egyptian Artifact from 3,000 Years Ago Was Melted for Gold, Authorities Report
Egyptian Pharaoh’s Stolen Bracelet Recovered The Egyptian Ministry of Home Affairs reported on Thursday that a 3,000-year-old bracelet belonging to an Egyptian Pharaoh was stolen and subsequently melted down for cash, resulting in the arrest of four individuals. The bracelet, which was linked to Amenemope, the third mid-term king, vanished from the Egyptian Museum in […]
Protests in Peru leave almost 1,000 travelers stuck close to the ancient site of Machu Picchu.
Tourists Stranded Near Machu Picchu Amid Protests Nearly 1,000 tourists found themselves stranded in Aguascalientes, Peru, close to the famous Machu Picchu site. This situation arose after train services were halted due to protests against a newly commissioned bus company, as reported by Reuters. The protests have been ongoing for almost two weeks, triggered when […]
Ancient Roman helmet from the First Punic War found near the Italian coast
Ancient Roman Helmet Unearthed in Italy A remarkable discovery has been made in Italy: a helmet that dates back about a thousand years to the early days of ancient Rome. This finding was announced by local officials in Sicily on September 5th, detailing that the helmet was retrieved from the waters surrounding the Aegates Islands […]