Archeologists unlock secrets of biblical events from ancient city
Archaeologists have harnessed the power of radiocarbon dating to unveil the truth behind events chronicled in Biblical texts
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JJ Shavit
- Nov 11
1,500 year-old chapter discovered hidden within the Bible
Researchers discover an almost lost chapter of the Gospels lying hidden for approximately 1,500 years.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 11
Archaeologists discover ancient 3,000 year old pyramid in Central Asia
In a remarkable discovery, a pyramid structure dating back more than 3,000 years has been unearthed in the vast steppes of Central Asia
JJ Shavit
- Nov 10
30,000 ancient, bronze coins recovered off the Italian coast
According to Italy's culture ministry, an archaeological recovery team has unearthed an astonishing cache of ancient Roman coins.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 7
15th century Hebrew prayer book fills gap in Italian earthquake record
The note, a witness to devastation, is a rare record of an earthquake that once struck the Marche region in the central Apennines.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 4
World's oldest pyramid found buried in Indonesia - predates Stonehenge and Giza
Beneath the slopes of a West Java hillside in Indonesia lies a mystery that is shaking the very foundation of archaeological understanding.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 2
Researchers reveal 9000-Year-Old ‘Stonehenge-Like’ Structure in Lake Michigan
Recently, Grand Traverse Bay unveiled a remarkable surprise to the world—a prehistoric structure, reminiscent of England's iconic Stonehenge
JJ Shavit
- Oct 25
9-year-old boy finds a piece of ancient history buried in his grandmother's backyard
Jeremiah Longbrake, a sprightly 9-year-old boy, unearthed a piece of history that has since become the talk of the town.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 15
Viking runestone reveals mysterious queen who shaped a nation
These age-old monuments, celebrating Viking leaders and their storied legacies, hold secrets that modern science is now beginning to unravel
JJ Shavit
- Oct 6
Ancient tablet offers a vivid snapshot of life nearly 3,000 years ago
The story behind this find isn't just about its age but the biological treasure trove it held within.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 27
Archaeologists discovered a 3,500 year-old Bronze Age language lost to time
The Boğazköy-Hattusha archeological site, known for its vast cache of cuneiform tablets, serves as an intricate tapestry of rich history.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 25
World’s oldest wooden structure found: Pre-dates Homo sapiens by over 120,000 years
The most ancient evidence of wood being used in construction, predating the evolution of Homo sapiens by potentially over 120,000 years.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 17
Historian believes the Ark of Covenant and Holy Grail are buried under this English house
A respected historian believes lost treasure which could include the Ark of the Covenant and Holy Grail may be found under an english manor
JJ Shavit
- Aug 22
Scientists discovered a 1,500 year-old chapter hidden within the Bible
A palimpsest is a historical document where an original text was erased, making room for new inscriptions on the same parchment.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 20
English historian believes the Ark of the Covenant and the Holy Grail are buried under this house
An English historian believes lost treasure which could include the Ark of the Covenant and Holy Grail may be lying underneath a manor house
JJ Shavit
- Mar 27
The myth of Stonehenge's purpose as an ancient calendar exposed
The prehistoric megalithic structure, attracts thousands of visitors every year, who come to marvel at its massive stones and mysteries.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 13
Historian believes the Holy Grail and Ark of Covenant are buried under this English house
Historian believes lost treasure which could include the Ark of the Covenant and Holy Grail may be lying underneath a manor house.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 13
Holy Grail and Ark of Covenant thought to be located under an English house
Respected historian believes lost treasure which could include the Ark of the Covenant and Holy Grail may be lying underneath a manor house.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 11
Scientists identify who made the first stone tools -- 2.9 million years ago
Along the shores of Africa’s Lake Victoria in Kenya roughly 2.9 million years ago, early human ancestors used some of the oldest stone tools
JJ Shavit
- Feb 8
Gamechanging discovery rewrites history of life on Earth
Diverse microbial life existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago and challenges the conventional view of when life began.
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