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Earliest evidence of the bow-and-arrow found in South AfricaStone-tipped arrows thought to be 64,000 years old have been found in the Sibundu Cave in South Africa. Lyn Wadley & Marlize Lombard from the University of Johannesburg led the team which analysed the stone tools microscopically to see whether they were from spears or arrows....
Ornate 1st Century Roman helmet found in CumbriaOrnate 1st Century Roman helmet found in Cumbria. Found in over 30 pieces, it had to be painstakingly put back together. It would have been plated in tin and beautifully decorated, so it was likely intended for ornamental purposes rather than fighting. |
Child sacrifice in a Mayan tomb?A newly discovered Mayan tomb from the 4th Century AD in Guatemala has a King and six children buried inside. Were the children a human sacrifice?
Why did the Mayans leave?The Mayan ruins of Kiuic were built around 880AD. But mid-way through construction, the semi-finished building projects were completely abandoned. This suggests the Mayan people left Kiuic in a hurry. The question is, why? George Bey is trying to find out...
Ancient miningA site in southern Austria is home to one of the worlds most ancient mines. This is the location of the famous Ferrum Noricum, where iron ore was extracted thousands of years ago. Dr. Brigitte Cech, from University College London, has been excavating the site to find out about ancient mining habits.... |
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