eday+FollowWorld’s Oldest Boomerang Wasn’t Aussie?!Turns out, the oldest boomerang ever found didn’t come from Australia—it’s from a Polish cave and was carved from a mammoth tusk 40,000 years ago! This thing predates all other boomerangs by at least 10,000 years. It wasn’t even made to come back; it was a straight-shooting hunting weapon. The craftsmanship is wild—smooth, symmetrical, and made from mammoth ivory. Who knew Ice Age Europeans were such tech whizzes? #History #archaeology #prehistoric30Share
Samantha Johnson+Follow850,000-Year-Old Cannibal ShockerDid you know our ancient human relatives weren’t just hunting animals—they were eating each other? Archaeologists just found a toddler’s neck bone in Spain with cut marks that prove Homo antecessor cannibalized kids as far back as 850,000 years ago. And get this: about 30% of the bones in that cave show signs of being eaten. Early humans were way more hardcore than we thought! Makes you wonder what else is hiding in those caves… #History #Archaeology #HumanEvolution14714Share
Roy Davis+FollowBronze Age Giant Warrior Tomb Found!Imagine stumbling on a 3,800-year-old tomb of a 6'7" warrior, clutching a rare four-pronged spearhead! Archaeologists in Azerbaijan just uncovered this epic burial, complete with bronze bling, obsidian tools, and even a feast packed for the afterlife. The tomb’s divided chambers hint at ancient beliefs about life after death. Seriously, this kurgan is like a time capsule for a Bronze Age boss. #History #Archaeology #BronzeAge57640Share
eday+FollowTower of London’s Creepy Secret UnearthedImagine strolling past the Tower of London and not knowing there’s a mass grave of possible Black Death victims right underneath! Archaeologists just uncovered 20 ancient skeletons—including some high-status burials in coffins—during the first big dig there in 30 years. They even found rare medieval grave goods and hints of an older, burned-down chapel. Turns out, this tourist hotspot is literally layered with centuries of secrets. Can you believe what’s been hiding in plain sight? #History #Archaeology #TowerOfLondon42712Share
Matthew Stevens+FollowAncient Burial Rituals Uncovered in IsraelArchaeologists just found a 100,000-year-old burial site in an Israeli cave—and it’s wild. Early humans carefully arranged skeletons in fetal positions, surrounded by objects like ochre and animal bones, hinting at spiritual rituals and beliefs about the afterlife. Some items came from hundreds of kilometers away! This discovery isn’t just about bones—it’s about how our ancestors started honoring their dead and claiming territory. Imagine the stories those caves could tell! #History #Archaeology #AncientHistory1050Share
Jason Cuevas+FollowAncient Armor Unearthed Near Brno!Imagine stumbling on a 3,200-year-old warrior’s chest plate linked to the Trojan War era! That’s exactly what happened near Brno, Czech Republic. Archaeologists just confirmed it’s only the second time bronze armor like this has been found in the country. The armor was buried with other damaged artifacts, possibly as part of a ritual. The museum is keeping the exact spot secret, but they’re prepping an exhibit so everyone can check out this rare piece of ancient history! #History #Archaeology #BronzeAge1060Share
jason40+FollowShipwreck Mystery Solved After 250 Years!Imagine stumbling on a centuries-old shipwreck during a walk on the beach! That’s exactly what happened on a remote Scottish island, and now archaeologists have finally cracked the case. Turns out, it’s the Earl of Chatham—a warship turned whaler that survived epic battles and storms before wrecking in the 1700s. The whole island pitched in to uncover its story, and now the ship’s timbers are being preserved for everyone to see. History buffs, this is your dream come true! #History #Shipwreck #Archaeology2074Share
jason40+FollowKnight Found Under Ice Cream Shop?!Imagine grabbing a cone and finding a medieval knight buried underneath! Archaeologists in Gdańsk, Poland just uncovered a 13th-century knight’s skeleton and his super rare tombstone under a closed ice cream parlor. The knight was unusually tall for his time and buried with a detailed slab showing him in full armor—total VIP treatment. Experts say this is one of Poland’s biggest archaeological finds in years. Can you believe history was hiding under dessert? #History #HistoryNerd #Archaeology1301Share
Samantha Johnson+FollowNeanderthal Family Footprints Found!Imagine stumbling on 78,000-year-old Neanderthal footprints while out for a beach walk! That’s exactly what happened in Portugal, where a geologist couple found tracks from a Neanderthal man, child, and toddler. The footprints show these ancient humans were hanging out together—maybe foraging for food or hunting by the shore. Only eight Neanderthal trackways have ever been found in Europe, so this is a huge deal for what we know about their family life! #History #Neanderthal #Archaeology480Share
susanfoster+FollowLost Holy Land City Unearthed!Archaeologists just uncovered a 1,400-year-old city in Jordan that’s been missing for centuries! Using a 6th-century map, the team found Tharais—once a bustling Christian hub—complete with ancient mills, olive and grape presses, and church ruins. Gravestones with Greek and Latin inscriptions hint at a thriving community before it vanished in the 7th century. Imagine stumbling on a real-life lost city! More digging to come, but this is already wild history unlocked. #History #Archaeology #LostCity949112Share
