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An international research team led by the University of Copenhagen has made a remarkable discovery that deepens our understanding of Europe’s distant past. ancientpages.com/2026/05/04/meg…

Premium: Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376), who became known as the Black Prince, was feared, loved, and hated. ancientpages.com/2026/05/04/why…

For thousands of years, humans have used various waterproofing materials on ships and boats to protect them from seawater and marine organisms. However, research has traditionally focused on wooden components... ancientpages.com/2026/05/04/wel…

One of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses took place on May 4, 1471. It was the Battle of Tewkesbury, a historic riverside town in Gloucestershire. The prize for which they were fighting was the Throne of England. #OTD ancientpages.com/2016/05/04/war…

On May 3, 752, Bird Jaguar IV (also called Yaxun B’alam IV) was a Mayan king from Yaxchilan (modern-day Chiapas), located on the banks of the river Usumacinta, in the west east of Mexico. #OTD ancientpages.com/2017/04/03/on-…

On May 2, 1611, the King James Bible was published for the first time,. It was England's authorized version of the Bible, translated from the original Greek and Hebrew languages into English at the request of King James I of England. #OTD ancientpages.com/2016/05/02/kin…

Premium: Jarlshof is an ancient settlement located near Sumburgh Ness, at the southern tip of the Shetland Mainland in northern Scotland. It is one of the most distinctive and well-known prehistoric archaeological sites in .... ancientpages.com/2026/05/01/his…

One of the most persuasive reasons to regard El Castillo as a masterpiece of archaeoastronomy is the famous hierophany known as the “descent of Kukulcán.” During this event, a serpent-shaped band of sunlight appears to glide along ... ancientpages.com/2026/05/01/des…

When the object we now call SN 1006 first appeared on May 1, 1006 AD, it was far brighter than Venus and visible during the daytime for weeks. #OTD ancientpages.com/2016/05/01/sup…

A remarkable discovery has been made in the ancient city of Laodicea in southwestern Türkiye, where a two-meter-tall white marble statue of the goddess Athena has been uncovered in the stage area of the Western Theatre. ancientpages.com/2026/04/30/2-m…

Two metal detector enthusiasts expected a quiet start to their season, but their plans changed when their detector began beeping continuously in a field near Rena in eastern Norway. ancientpages.com/2026/04/30/ama…

Walpurgis Night is a traditional holiday celebrated on April 30 in northern Europe and Scandinavia. This holiday symbolizes spring and has very ancient roots. #OTD ancientpages.com/2016/04/30/wal…

Premium: Many Native Americans feel no need to be persuaded that the Little People exist; to them, their presence is simply a known reality. Some tribes say they remain in regular contact with the Little People... ancientpages.com/2026/04/29/was…

This most unusual historical event occurred during the Hundred Years' War, a long struggle between England and France over succession to the French throne. #OTD ancientpages.com/2016/04/29/day…

Premium: Archaeologists have discovered a giant structure built by one of the most mysterious and unusual civilizations that lived in Europe several thousand years ago. ancientpages.com/2026/04/28/mys…

Archaeologists working in Quintana Roo, Mexico, have uncovered a previously unknown ancient Maya site concealed within the forest. ancientpages.com/2026/04/28/los…

Two pilots Vladimir Kokkinaki and Mikhail Gordienko took off on a mission to fly between Moscow and America in the shortest possible time. #OTD ancientpages.com/2016/04/28/day…

A new genetic study offers comprehensive insight into the rich cultural diversity of the so-called Southern Cone – the roughly triangular southernmost part of South America – by showing how strongly it was shaped by extensive human migration. ancientpages.com/2026/04/27/anc…

Archaeologists have uncovered compelling evidence that fundamentally reshapes our understanding of Georgia’s ancient past. In the highlands of southern Georgia, they have identified 168 archaeological sites... ancientpages.com/2026/04/27/lon…

On April 27, 1124, following the death of his brother Alexander, David I (Dabíd mac Maíl Choluim) made himself king of Scotland with the backing of Henry I of England. #OTD ancientpages.com/2016/04/27/day…