CBS Quotes Archeologist Who Insists Ancient Ritual Sacrifices Were ‘Not … Violent’
Archaeologists cited in a CBS News report on the human sacrifice altar in Guatemala argued that the culture of sacrifice was not violent, adding that it was “connected to celestial bodies.” The altars discovered in the ancient Mayan city of Tikal in Guatemala, today are thought to have come from the modern Mexican Teotihuacan culture, […]
CNN Panelist Says Trump’s UFC Entourage Looked Like ‘Ancient Rome,’ Surrounded By ‘Political Gladiators’
Bulwark’s national affairs correspondent Mark Caputo told CNN on Sunday that President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet appointments are like “ancient Rome,” likening him to being surrounded by “political gladiators.” Over the past week, President Trump has revealed his picks for top Cabinet positions, and Democrats have reacted to some of them in extreme ways. CNN political […]
‘First And Largest’ Ancient Egyptian Scientific Center Uncovered, ‘Shattering’ Archaeological Expectations
Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities revealed in August that the first and largest astronomical observatory in the ancient Egyptian Empire had been discovered. Built around 2,600 years ago, the structure was made of mud bricks and was used to observe and record the movements of the sun and stars in the ancient city of […]
Insane Fossil Details Gruesome Death Of Ancient Animal
A research paper published on Wednesday details the gruesome discovery of a murdered sea cow that may have met a most tragic fate. Research suggests the giant sea creature was killed by an ancient crocodile and then eaten by a tiger shark. Published The study, published in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, found that the […]
5,000-Year-Old Discovery Of Pollution At The Great Pyramids Up-Ends Everything We Thought We Knew About Ancient Egypt
An earlier study published in July detailed the discovery of man-made metal contamination believed to be linked to the construction of the Giza cemetery. Chemical analysis of sediment cores taken from the Nile floodplain at Giza “revealed significant amounts of copper contamination ('pollution') during the reigns of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, consistent with metalworking during […]
Archaeologists Find ‘Stunning’ Ancient Burial Chamber In Surprising Place
British archaeologists revealed in mid-August that they had discovered a Bronze Age burial chamber in a rather unexpected location. The burial site, believed to be around 3,900 years old, was discovered in Cuthill, a remote area of Dartmoor, Devon. press release The site, located in a national park, was first discovered in May and excavated […]
Researchers Stunned At Discovery Of 57 Archaeological Sites Belonging To Ancient Empire
Researchers from the University of Cadiz (UCA) in Spain revealed in early August that they had discovered 57 new Roman ruins. Archaeologists working in the Middle Guadalete Basin have attempted to investigate land- and river-based communication and trade routes, as well as economic resources, in order to better understand the relationship between the Bay of […]
Child Sacrifice Linked To Extreme Elite Inbreeding In Ancient Society, Study Reveals
A study published Tuesday details a child sacrifice ritual in ancient Mexico that may have been the result of inbreeding. The site of the sacrifice Pachime In a report examining the ruins of Casas Grandes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the northern state of Chihuahua, Mexico, the area was a “vibrant multicultural center” during […]
‘Ancient Antisemitic Tropes’: Three Columbia University Deans Reportedly Resign Over Texts
Columbia University confirmed Thursday that three deans have resigned following the leak of anti-Semitic text messages, The New York Times reported. Three deans at Columbia University are resigning following a controversy over derogatory text messages exchanged during a forum on Jewish issues, the university confirmed. According to The incident, which sparked an outcry both within […]
7,000 Year Old ‘Exceptionally Well-Preserved’ Settlement Discovered Offering Insights To Ancient Lifestyles
A team of archaeologists from the Czech Republic revealed the discovery of the ancient settlement in mid-July. The incredible site has been described by researchers as “exceptionally well preserved” and shows the complex lives of Neolithic people who farmed in the area around 7,000 years ago. according to “The site, called Dobžen after the nearby […]
