Archaeology

VIPee: Rare 2,700-Year-Old Private Toilet Unearthed In Ancient Royal Palace

Solo toilet could only have been afforded by the mega-wealthy, say experts. The post VIPee: Rare 2,700-Year-Old Private Toilet Unearthed In Ancient Royal Palace appeared first on Zenger News.

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Comb Raider: Ancient Horse Warrior Buried With Rare African Comb For His Afterlife Beard

1,500-year-old grave contained a priceless, intricately carved ivory comb showing antelopes being chased by predators. The post Comb Raider: Ancient Horse Warrior Buried With Rare African Comb For His Afterlife…

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VIDEO: Et Too Looty: Divers Find Biggest Ever Haul Of Ancient Roman Coins

The bounty was buried to protect it from invaders. The post VIDEO: Et Too Looty: Divers Find Biggest Ever Haul Of Ancient Roman Coins appeared first on Zenger News.

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Terrifying Dinosaur Predators Newly Discovered In England

Crocodile-like dinosaurs stalked their prey on riverbanks, 125 million years ago. The post Terrifying Dinosaur Predators Newly Discovered In England appeared first on Zenger News.

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Agile Ancient Eagle Ruled The Roost 25 Million Years Ago

One of the oldest known eagle-like raptors feasted on possums and cute koala bears. The post Agile Ancient Eagle Ruled The Roost 25 Million Years Ago appeared first on Zenger…

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The Rites Stuff: Archeologists Unearth Tools Tied To Ancient Egyptian Fertility Ritual

Archeologists find a solid gold Eye of Horus, as well as ivory reliefs depicting women bearing offerings to the gods. The post The Rites Stuff: Archeologists Unearth Tools Tied To…

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Giant Desert Camel Carvings Date Back 8,000 Years, Says Study

Monumental rock sculptures made by the first hunter-gatherers could have been a fertility site.  The post Giant Desert Camel Carvings Date Back 8,000 Years, Says Study appeared first on Zenger…

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Indiana Bones: Pet Pooch Digs Up A Fortune In Buried Ancient Treasure

During a walk in the woods, the dog dug up a pot of hundreds of silver coins worth an estimated $90,000. The post Indiana Bones: Pet Pooch Digs Up A…

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Return Of The Mummy: Ancient Tomb Built By Real-Life High Priest Imhotep Back After Restoration

Pharaoh's burial chamber was designed 5,000 years ago by a priest transformed into a horror-movie villain.  The post Return Of The Mummy: Ancient Tomb Built By Real-Life High Priest Imhotep…

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VIDEO: Grin And Share It: Scientists Show How They Gave A 70,000-Year-Old Neanderthal His Smile

Experts reconstruct the caveman's face from just a fossilized orbital bone.  The post VIDEO: Grin And Share It: Scientists Show How They Gave A 70,000-Year-Old Neanderthal His Smile appeared first…

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