jason40+FollowAncient Amazon Urns Uncovered!Imagine stumbling on giant funeral urns buried under a fallen tree in the middle of the Amazon! That’s what happened when a local fisher found seven massive pre-Columbian urns on a human-made island. Some held bones, others had seeds and animal remains—part of ancient funeral rituals. The wildest part? These urns were hidden on islands built to escape floods, and no one knows if the same people made both. Archaeologists had to canoe and hike for hours just to reach the site! #AmazonDiscovery #AncientHistory #Archaeology #History751Share
jason40+FollowAncient Egyptian City Was a Total HotspotArchaeologists just uncovered multistory 'tower' houses and a ceremonial building dedicated to the cobra goddess Wadjet in the ancient city of Imet. Turns out, Imet was way more bustling and packed than anyone thought—think ancient high-rises and a thriving local economy! They even found cool artifacts like a green ushabti and a musical instrument for the goddess Hathor. This dig is totally changing what we know about daily life and spiritual vibes in Egypt’s Nile Delta! #AncientEgypt #Archaeology #History811Share
Debra Taylor+FollowDid a Real 'Dragon King' Roam the Earth?!A spiky, dragon-like dino skull found in South Dakota was named Dracorex hogwartsia (yep, after Hogwarts!). But plot twist: some scientists now think this 'dragon king' might just be a teenage version of another dino, Pachycephalosaurus. Basically, our magical dino could lose its crown! The debate is wild—are we looking at a unique species or just a dino going through its awkward phase? Either way, Dracorex proves science is full of surprises! #Dinosaurs #ScienceDebate #Paleontology #History40Share
Debra Taylor+FollowAncient Graves Found Under Cardiff Park!Imagine walking your dog and not knowing you’re on top of a 3,000-year-old burial site! Volunteers just uncovered Bronze Age cremations right under Trelai Park in Cardiff, super close to a roundhouse from 1500 BC. Experts think families buried loved ones here, making the spot extra special. The dig is still going, and the team is finding new stuff every hour. Makes you wonder what else is hiding under our feet! #Archaeology #CardiffHistory #BronzeAge #History860Share
susanfoster+FollowEurope’s Oldest Boomerang? Mind Blown!A 40,000-year-old mammoth tusk boomerang just turned up in a Polish cave, and it’s officially Europe’s oldest—and maybe the world’s! This thing looks just like the boomerangs used by Aboriginal Australians today (but it doesn’t come back). Archaeologists say it’s proof that ancient humans in Europe were way more inventive than we thought. Imagine carving a hunting tool from a mammoth tusk 40,000 years ago! #Archaeology #AncientHistory #Boomerang #History70Share
Debra Taylor+FollowLost Temple Unveils Ancient Party SpotImagine stumbling onto a 1,000-year-old Andean temple where people once gathered for epic rituals and chicha-fueled feasts! Archaeologists just uncovered Palaspata, a massive stone complex hidden in Bolivia’s highlands, revealing secrets of the mysterious Tiwanaku civilization. This place wasn’t just for worship—it was a key trade hub connecting ancient routes, with evidence of wild celebrations and political deals. The best part? Locals knew about it, but researchers only just mapped it out with drones and satellites. Who knows what else is hiding in plain sight? #Archaeology #AncientHistory #Andes #History560Share
otaylor+FollowSecret Tomb Uncovered Under French ChurchImagine finding a hidden staircase under a centuries-old church—and at the bottom, a burial vault sealed for 400 years! That’s exactly what archaeologists just stumbled on in Dijon, France, after peeling back a disastrous 1970s renovation. Turns out, the vault holds dozens of coffins, possibly victims of an ancient catastrophe. Even wilder: they found even older tombs and sarcophagi dating back to the 6th century. History just keeps stacking up under this place! #Archaeology #History #France #Religion70Share
daniellopez+FollowAncient Tomb Unveils Han Dynasty SecretsImagine stumbling on a 1,800-year-old tomb packed with treasures like pottery, bronze seals, and even a coffin carriage! That’s what happened in Rizhao, China, when park renovations led to this wild Han Dynasty discovery. The tombs belonged to the Huan family, and while two were looted, one was basically untouched—over 70 artifacts found! The details are straight out of a movie: mirror brushes, bamboo hairpins, and mysterious inscriptions. Who else wants to see what’s inside? #Archaeology #AncientChina #HanDynasty #History1530Share
Brad Arroyo+FollowTermites in the Age of Dinosaurs?!Turns out, 127 million years ago, termites were already hard at work in what’s now Australia—way down near the South Pole! Scientists just found the oldest termite nest in Oz, hidden inside a fossilized log. These little guys weren’t just eating wood—they were recycling nutrients and shaping ancient polar forests, even during months of darkness. Bonus: their poop is hexagonal! Who knew termites were such OG ecosystem engineers? #FossilFinds #TermiteTales #PrehistoricLife #History10Share
Zachary Gutierrez+FollowShipwreck Mystery Finally Solved?After 25 years of detective work, Aussie scientists say they've finally ID’d the legendary HMS Endeavour shipwreck off Rhode Island. But here’s the twist: their American research partners aren’t buying it and claim there are still big questions. Drama! Whether it’s the real deal or not, everyone agrees the wreck needs saving ASAP before it’s lost forever. Shipwreck sleuths, what do you think—case closed or still unsolved? #ShipwreckMystery #HMSEndeavour #History #Science665Share
