eday+FollowAncient Peruvian Head Reveals a Wild SecretA centuries-old 'trophy head' from Peru just dropped a major reveal: the person had a cleft lip but still made it to adulthood—super rare for ancient times! Researchers think this condition might've even given them special status, not shame. Turns out, what we call a 'disability' today could've been seen as a blessing back then. Wild how much culture shapes our views, right? #History #Archaeology #AncientPeru320Share
Debra Taylor+FollowPrehistoric Mega-Village Found in Ireland!Archaeologists just uncovered what might be the biggest prehistoric village ever found in Britain or Ireland—over 600 ancient houses on hilltops in County Wicklow! This site, called the Baltinglass hillfort cluster, is so massive it could mean early cities popped up in Northern Europe way earlier than we thought. Plus, they found what could be Ireland’s first Bronze Age water cistern. Imagine living in a prehistoric neighborhood that big! #History #Archaeology #Ireland10Share
Matthew Stevens+FollowHumans Had Wolf BFFs Before Dogs ExistedTurns out, humans were caring for wolves way before dogs were even a thing! Archaeologists found ancient wolf bones on a tiny Swedish island, and get this—the wolves had to be brought there by boat. Some even showed signs of being nursed back to health. This totally shakes up what we thought about how dogs came to be. Imagine Stone Age people chilling with their wolf pals! #History #Archaeology #Wolves140Share
Michael Butler+FollowAncient Cave Used for 'Death Magic' Rituals?Archaeologists just found a cave near Jerusalem that was basically the ultimate haunted hangout in Roman times. Human skulls, oil lamps, and weapons were hidden in crevices—apparently used for necromancy rituals to chat with the dead! The cave’s deep shaft was seen as a portal to the underworld, and people left offerings to try to predict the future or summon spirits. Imagine stumbling on a real-life 'oracle' site straight out of a horror movie! #Religion #Archaeology #History00Share
Matthew Barnes+FollowAncient Gold Found in Judean Desert MonasteryArchaeologists just uncovered a 1,400-year-old gold stash at a Christian monastery in the Judean Desert! We’re talking two gold coins and a dainty gold ring that somehow dodged looters for centuries. The coins even have the face of Byzantine emperor Heraclius. This find is like a real-life Indiana Jones moment and gives us a peek into early Christian life in the region. Imagine stumbling across treasure with that much history! #Religion #Archaeology #JudeanDesert240Share
Brad Arroyo+FollowPrehistoric Handaxes Bigger Than Your Forearm?!Imagine digging up your backyard and finding tools from 300,000 years ago—except these are massive stone handaxes that need two hands to lift! Archaeologists in Kent, England just found two of these 'giants,' one nearly a foot long. No one’s sure if they were practical or just a prehistoric flex, but they’re some of the biggest ever found in Britain. Oh, and they also found a Roman cemetery at the same site. Wild, right? #History #Archaeology #HistoryNerd30Share
otaylor+FollowNoah’s Ark: Pottery Clues Uncovered!Archaeologists just found ancient pottery near the legendary Noah’s Ark site on Turkey’s Mount Ararat! These fragments date back 5,000-7,000 years, matching the era the Ark supposedly landed. The find doesn’t prove the Ark existed, but it’s wild to think people lived right where the Bible says the Ark came to rest. Could this finally be the clue that cracks the mystery? #Religion #NoahsArk #Archaeology212Share
Robert Cox+FollowMaya Tomb Discovery Makes Top 10 List!A husband-and-wife archeologist duo from the University of Houston just uncovered the 1,700-year-old tomb of Te K’ab Chaak, the first ruler of the Maya city of Caracol in Belize. This jaw-dropping find was named one of Archeology Magazine’s top 10 discoveries of 2025! The kicker? They pieced it all together thanks to a jade and shell mask. Imagine being the first to meet a dynasty’s OG ruler! #Education #MayaDiscovery #Archaeology60Share
eday+FollowAncient Mayan Board Game Unearthed!Imagine stumbling on a 1,600-year-old board game built right into the floor! Archaeologists just found a mosaic-tiled Patolli board at a Mayan city in Guatemala. This isn’t your average game night—this rare find shows the Maya took their games seriously, even making them part of their architecture. The board’s unique design hints it was meant to last for generations. Who else wants to play a round? #History #Archaeology #Maya20Share
Brad Arroyo+FollowAncient China’s OG Rice Wine Hack UncoveredTurns out, people in Bronze Age China were already brewing up some serious red rice wine using a wild fermentation starter called qu—think of it as the original sourdough, but for booze. Archaeologists just found pottery with traces of this ancient brew at a burial site, proving the Mogou people were mixing up rice, millet, and even barley for their ceremonial drinks. Basically, they were the original craft brewers! #History #Archaeology #AncientChina00Share
