A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com - Hedeby, the southernmost Nordic town during the Viking Age - served as a key trading hub. This vibrant center was a fascinating melting pot for trade and intriguing history that attracted representatives from diverse communities, including Christians, Muslims, and believers in the Norse deities. For 350 years, Hedeby flourished as a vibrant ..read more

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like most ancient castles in Wales, the Medieval castle Castell Dinas Bran is rich in history and surrounded by a flair for mysticism. Located high above the small town of Llangollen, on the top of a great mountain, Castell Dinas Bran is also referred to as the Crow City Castle. The ..read more

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - A respected scholar has sparked significant discussion within the scientific community by introducing a controversial theory about one of the most famous runestones. This theory suggests that previous interpretations of the runestone, which dates back to the Viking Age and has been extensively studied by experts, may be fundamentally flawed ..read more

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent study presents significant evidence that a massive 'megaflood' was responsible for refilling the Mediterranean Sea, concluding an era when the region was dominated by extensive salt flats. This event, known as the Zanclean Megaflood, is believed to have ended the Messinian Salinity Crisis between 5.97 and 5.33 million ..read more

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - In times of emergency, the ancient and modern worlds have forced people to make difficult decisions when they are most vulnerable. Questions like "How do we survive when the world strikes again?" and "How do we cope when crises hit?" have always been on our minds and those of our ..read more

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - An ancient legend continues to inspire us today, reminding us of the power of vision and foresight. It tells the story of Coinneach, the Brahan Seer from Clan Mackenzie, who lived in the 17th Century. His remarkable prophecies, including predicting the discovery of oil in the North Sea, have come ..read more

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - According to some fascinating ancient beliefs, individuals born during specific times known as chime hours are thought to possess extraordinary abilities, like seeing beyond the visible realm. These captivating tales of chime hours span many European countries and are filled with myths about these uniquely gifted people who inspire both ..read more

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery at the site of Abel Beth Maacah in northern Israel, unearthing a rare Tetrarchic boundary stone. This artifact, originally used to mark land borders during Roman Emperor Diocletian's tax reforms, provides valuable insights into ancient land ownership, local settlement patterns, and imperial administrative practices ..read more

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Scientists have recently unveiled a significant archaeological discovery that had been kept confidential due to concerns about vandalism. Researchers can now share their findings after conducting secret excavations from 2020 to 2024. Directed by the National Institute for Archaeological Research (INRA), these excavations took place at Um Rank in Holzthum ..read more

Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – No evidence of meat consumption inhuman ancestors like Australopithecus, shows a new research published in the scientific journal Science. Left:  One of the sampled molars. Source;  Right: Australopithecus africanus male (replica) “Enfant de Taung”; Discovered in Botswana 1924 by Raymond Dart. CC BY-SA 3.0 Researchers from the Max Planck Institute ..read more