Roy Davis+FollowSmiling Medusa Found in Ancient Ruins?!Plot twist: archaeologists in Turkey just found a Medusa carving from 2,000 years ago—and she’s smiling! Usually, Medusa is all about scaring people with her snake hair and stone-cold stare, but this one looks downright cheerful. Experts think it might be a vibe check from a super happy, wealthy era in the city of Amastris. Imagine strolling under a grinning Gorgon every day! History just got way more interesting. #History #Archaeology #Medusa20Share
Roy Davis+FollowRoman Mosaic Reveals Lost Trojan War TwistDid you know a Roman mosaic found in the UK just flipped the script on the Trojan War? Instead of following Homer’s classic version, this 33-foot-long masterpiece shows scenes inspired by a nearly forgotten Greek play. Achilles and Hector’s showdown gets a fresh take, with details you won’t find in the Iliad. Turns out, Roman Britain was way more connected to ancient Mediterranean culture than we thought! Who else wants to see this wild, ancient fan art? #History #HistoryNerd #Archaeology10Share
Roy Davis+FollowNeanderthals: The OG Campfire Crew?Turns out, Neanderthals were making campfires in England 415,000 years ago—way earlier than anyone thought! Scientists found a hearth, handaxes, and even pyrite (hello, ancient firestarter kit) at a site in Suffolk. This means our prehistoric cousins were not just surviving, but thriving, cooking up meals, staying warm, and maybe even swapping stories around the fire. Who else is picturing Neanderthal s’mores right now? #History #Neanderthals #Archaeology00Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowNeanderthals: The OG Firestarters?Turns out, Neanderthals might’ve been the original pyromaniacs! Archaeologists just found a 400,000-year-old fire pit in the UK, complete with heat-cracked handaxes and fool’s gold (iron pyrite) for sparking flames. This discovery totally rewrites the timeline for when humans first mastered fire—by a whopping 350,000 years. Imagine early humans chilling around a campfire, long before Homo sapiens even showed up. Who knew our ancient cousins were such hotshots? #Science #Archaeology #Neanderthals10Share
Jason Cuevas+FollowMedieval Suffolk secrets uncovered by wind farm digImagine walking a familiar Suffolk footpath, not knowing it’s been in use since the Anglo-Saxon era! Recent wind farm work near Friston revealed a lost medieval settlement, with traces of massive wooden longhouses—some nearly 19 meters long. Archaeologists even found Stone Age tools and a perfectly preserved flint arrowhead dating back thousands of years. These discoveries hint at a vibrant, connected community trading with Europe long before modern times. It’s wild to think how much history lies just beneath our feet. What other local secrets do you think are waiting to be found? #History #SuffolkHistory #Archaeology10Share
daniellopez+FollowNeanderthals: The OG Fire Starters?!Turns out, Neanderthals were sparking up way before we thought! Archaeologists just found evidence in England that these ancient humans were making fire 400,000 years ago—using pyrite and flint, no less. This pushes back the timeline for fire-making by a whopping 350,000 years and totally changes what we know about Neanderthal smarts. Who else is picturing a bunch of Neanderthals chilling around a campfire, swapping stories? #History #Neanderthals #Archaeology00Share
Melvin Mosley+FollowLucy Wasn’t Alone After All!Turns out, Lucy had company! Archaeologists finally ID’d the owner of that mysterious ancient foot found near her. It belonged to a totally different upright-walking hominin, not just a weird Lucy. This means our evolutionary neighborhood was way more crowded and competitive than we thought. Imagine multiple human-ish species strutting around East Africa, each with their own survival hacks. Evolution was basically a wild experiment, not a straight line to us! #Science #Archaeology #HumanEvolution10Share
Richard Vaughan+FollowAncient Wildcat Bones Found in Ireland!Did you know wildcats once prowled Ireland? Archaeologists just uncovered 5,500-year-old wildcat bones in a cave, proving these fierce felines were around way before anyone thought. This is the first time prehistoric cat remains in Ireland have been radiocarbon dated, and it’s blowing experts’ minds. Now everyone’s wondering how these wildcats got there and what else we don’t know about Ireland’s ancient wildlife. Imagine what else could be hiding underground! #Science #archaeology #wildlife20Share
martinezlaura+FollowAncient Shells Were Basically Neolithic AirhornsImagine stumbling on a 6,000-year-old conch shell, blowing into it, and getting a blast as loud as a chainsaw! Archaeologists in Spain did just that and discovered these shells were likely used as prehistoric megaphones for long-distance communication. Some could even play a few notes, but the main takeaway? Our ancestors knew how to make some serious noise way before the vuvuzela. Who knew ancient tech could be this loud? #Science #archaeology #ancienttech20Share
Samantha Johnson+FollowAncient Russian Ritual Site Loaded With BlingArchaeologists just uncovered a 2,400-year-old 'sacrificial complex' in Russia, and it’s absolutely stacked with treasures. We’re talking over 100 artifacts, including gold tiger plaques, bronze horse gear, and a wooden bowl with silver overlays. Turns out, these burial mounds weren’t just for the dead—nomadic nobles kept coming back for wild ritual parties. The craziest part? Some of the bling was imported from far-off regions, making this the richest site of its kind ever found! #History #archaeology #history71Share
