Bronze Age

The Minoans were a powerful but mysterious naval civilization in the Bronze Age Mediterranean. One of the things that makes them so mysterious is that their texts are inaccessible to us for particular reasons. This means that our knowledge of...

In the fourth century BCE, Plato wrote about the legend of Atlantis. The general belief is that he was the very first person to write about it. This has led many to claim that Plato invented the story. However,...

In a recent finding announced by the Pomeranian Provincial Conservator of Monuments, five ancient bronze age axes were uncovered in the Starogard Forest District of Kociewie, Poland. These historical artifacts, dating back 3,700 to 3,100 years (1700-1300 BCE), were stumbled...

The Bronze Age in ancient Greece was a pivotal era that laid the foundation for the rich tapestry of Hellenic (Greek) civilization. A period marked by technological advancements, cultural achievements, and intricate social structures, the Bronze Age witnessed the...

The Minoan civilization, among the earliest and most advanced societies in the Bronze Age, excelled in art, trade, and the prominent role of women. Women in ancient Greece were markedly disadvantaged in terms of rights, often confined to domestic and...

A valuable set of ancient Middle Bronze Age jewelry has been discovered in Guttingen, Switzerland.  This collection includes fourteen spiky jewelry discs, two spiral finger rings, and more than a hundred small amber beads, which are about the size...

Philistines were very likely of Greek origin, as a new DNA study traces the origins of the ancient villains in the Eastern Mediterranean

An unknown Indo-European language found on a clay tablet inside a Hittite ritual text has been discovered during an excavation in Hattusa, the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire. The Hittite Empire was one of the great powers of Western...

A Bronze Age settlement and an elegant Roman bath complex were recently unearthed at the site of ancient Corinth. The excavation at Chiliomodi, Corinth not only confirmed the existence of the extensive nature of the Roman baths but also revealed...

Cyclopean walls found across Italy have puzzled archaeologists for centuries as their building origin remains a mystery.