Chris Mavflipped into Archaeology and History11 hours agoAn Alpine Mummy’s Mysterious Tattoos Have Upended Archaeological Theoriesverified_publisherPopular Mechanics - Tim NewcombÖtzi the Iceman’s etchings hint at a time when artistry pierced the skin with purpose. Ötzi the Iceman didn’t have a full tattoo sleeve, but he may have been well on his way before meeting his death in the Italian Alps over 5,000 years ago. It’s those 61 tattoos—or tattoo-like marks—on Ötzi that …
Chris Mavflipped into Archaeology and History16 hours agoIsraeli Archaeologists Reveal Huge Ancient Hiding Complex in the GalileeHaaretz - Ruth SchusterIn the year 132 C.E., the Jews of Judea revolted against the Roman hegemon in a stunning display of hubris. Led by the Jewish rebel Simon Bar Kochba, …
Chris Mavflipped into Archaeology and History15 hours agoWhat was marriage like in Ancient Greece?historyskills.comIn the ancient world, just like today, marriage was a deeply personal union. However, in ancient Greece, it was also a critical element of societal …
Chris Mavflipped into Archaeology and History5 days agoPossible Parthian Religious Site Found in Iraqi Kurdistan - Archaeology Magazinearchaeology.org - Jessica Esther SaraceniHEIDELBERG, GERMANY—According to a statement released by Heidelberg University, a possible sanctuary dedicated to the ancient Persian water goddess …
Chris Mavflipped into Archaeology and History3 days agoAncient Malaria Genome from Roman Skeleton Hints at Disease’s Historyscientificamerican.com - Tosin ThompsonResearchers have sequenced the mitochondrial genome of the deadliest form of malaria from an ancient Roman skeleton. They say the results could help …
Chris Mavflipped into Archaeology and History3 days agoMedieval Settlement Unearthed in Southern France - Archaeology Magazinearchaeology.org - Daniel WeissCAYRAC, FRANCE—According to a report in the Miami Herald, evidence of a settlement dating to the eleventh and twelfth centuries A.D. has been …