The search for Excalibur
The legendary sword Excalibur, owned by King Arthur, is one of the most iconic artifacts in history. Endowed with powers that gave the monarch unique prowess on the battlefield, she became a symbol…
Hussar armor discovered in Poland
The hussars, originating in Hungary, stood out as a light and versatile cavalry, gaining notoriety in Central Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. The word “hussar” comes from the Hungarian term “huszár”,…
Elongated skulls in Viking women.
Recent research has revealed evidence of permanent bodily changes during the Viking Age. A study recently published in the journal Current Swedish Archeology , carried out by Matthias Toplak and Lukas Kerk, looked at three…
Rock art discovered among dinosaur footprints in Brazil
A recent study revealed that approximately 9,400 years ago , hunter-gatherers in what is now Brazil produced dozens of impressive rock art drawings in association with dinosaur footprints dating back to the Cretaceous period (between 145 and 66 million years ago ). Researchers believe that…
7,000-year-old canoes indicate Neolithic nautical technology
The recent archaeological discovery of five canoes in Italy, remarkably advanced for their time, indicates that Neolithic people were already sailing the Mediterranean more than seven millennia ago. These vessels, dated between 5700…
Ancient tunnels discovered near the Sea of Galilee
Discovered in Galilee, the underground system is the most vast and spectacular ever found in the region. During archaeological excavations in Huqoq, near the Sea of Galilee, a diverse group of students, citizens…
Persian goddess temple discovered in Iraqi Kurdistan
A team of archaeologists carried out excavations at the mountain fortress of Rabana-Merquly, located in present-day Iraqi Kurdistan, and proposed that the site could also have functioned as a sanctuary dedicated to the…
New method of producing human cartilage
Recent discoveries reveal a significant advance in the artificial generation of human cartilage for the head and neck region, promising potential benefits for those facing degenerative joint diseases and other disorders. The new…
Lump in eye reveals crocodile parasite.
Recently, an intriguing case came to light: a woman developed a lump on her eye over the course of two years, which turned out to be a maggot. It is suspected that she…
Patient who received pig kidney discharged
In a medical breakthrough considered a milestone, 62-year-old Richard ‘Rick’ Slayman has been released from hospital after being the first to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig. The groundbreaking surgery,…