Richard Vaughan+FollowAztec Zoos Were Real—And WildArchaeologists just confirmed those legendary Aztec 'sacred zoos' weren’t a myth! Animal bones from the heart of Tenochtitlan show golden eagles, jaguars, and even wolves were kept in captivity and cared for—before being sacrificed to the gods. These creatures weren’t just for show; they were literally the lifeblood of Aztec rituals, symbolizing the sky, land, and sea. The details? Some animals even had healed fractures, proving they lived under human care. Wild history, right? #Science #AztecHistory #Archaeology10Share
Roy Davis+FollowAncient Bulgarians Ate Dog at Feasts?!Turns out, 2,500 years ago in Bulgaria, people weren’t just eating sheep and cows at their parties—they were serving up dog meat as a special treat! Archaeologists found cut marks on dog bones at ancient sites, showing that dog wasn’t just survival food, but a legit delicacy for communal feasts. Wild to think our furry friends were once on the menu, right? Makes you wonder what other ancient food traditions would shock us today! #History #Archaeology #AncientBulgaria30Share
Brad Arroyo+FollowAncient Brazilian Whalers?!Turns out, Indigenous people in Brazil were hunting whales 5,000 years ago—way before we thought anyone in the tropics was doing it! Archaeologists found harpoons made from whale bones, plus a stash of whale remains, proving these folks weren’t just fishing—they were going after giants. This discovery totally flips the script on who the OG whalers were. Imagine the feasts! #History #archaeology #history00Share
Teresa Graham+FollowRome’s Suburbs Just Got Way More EpicArchaeologists digging in eastern Rome for a new development just stumbled on some seriously wild finds: ancient tombs, pools, a road, and even a shrine to Hercules! The site dates back to the Roman Republic and is packed with artifacts like terracotta figurines and coins. Turns out, Rome’s history isn’t just in the city center—its suburbs are hiding major secrets too. Imagine finding a lost world under your local park! #Religion #Rome #Archaeology10Share
frazierdanielle+FollowAncient 'Nutcracker Man' Jaw Shakes Up Human HistoryPlot twist in human evolution! Scientists just found a 2.6 million-year-old jaw from the extinct 'Nutcracker Man' (Paranthropus) way up in northern Ethiopia—over 600 miles further north than ever before. This means our chunky-jawed cousins roamed way more territory than anyone thought, possibly even mingling with other early humans. Turns out, the story of where we came from is way messier (and cooler) than a straight line! #History #Archaeology #HumanEvolution20Share
aguilarallison+FollowAncient Mass Grave Solves Plague MysteryImagine finding a mass grave where 200+ people were buried in just days—turns out, that’s exactly what happened in ancient Jerash during the world’s first pandemic. Scientists just confirmed it was the Plague of Justinian, and the way the city handled the crisis is wild. They stacked bodies in an abandoned civic space, showing just how overwhelmed they were. It’s the first time we’ve got both DNA and archaeological proof of a plague mass grave. History just got way more real! #Health #BodyHealth #Archaeology50Share
frazierdanielle+FollowAncient Handprints Older Than Europe’s Art?Mind blown: scientists just found the world’s oldest known rock art—a hand stencil in an Indonesian cave that’s at least 67,800 years old! That’s older than any cave art in Europe and could rewrite what we know about the first humans in Southeast Asia and Australia. The wildest part? These ancient artists might’ve left their DNA in the paint. Imagine being able to trace your ancestry back to the OG cave painters! #History #Archaeology #AncientArt00Share
eday+FollowRoman Camps & Ancient Shoes Found!Archaeologists just uncovered four Roman marching camps in Germany, packed with 1,700-year-old coins and even the remains of Roman soldiers’ shoes! These camps, built during Rome’s push into Germanic territory, were found thanks to a mix of satellite images, metal detectors, and good old-fashioned digging. The coolest part? They found hobnails from sandals and coins dating back to Emperor Caracalla’s campaign. Imagine all the history literally underfoot! #History #Archaeology #RomanEmpire10Share
Samantha Johnson+FollowElite Anglo-Saxons Buried With Their Horse?!Archaeologists just uncovered a 1,400-year-old burial site near a UK nuclear plant, and it’s wild: two high-status Anglo-Saxons and their horse were buried together, complete with weapons, shields, and even the horse’s riding gear. The sandy soil preserved their outlines like ghostly silhouettes. The cause of death? Still a mystery, but it looks like the horse was sacrificed to join its owners in the afterlife. Oh, and they also found a stash of 300+ silver coins! #History #Archaeology #AngloSaxon20Share
megangibson+FollowDid This Cave Just Change Human History?Turns out, our origin story is way messier than we thought! Scientists found 60,000-year-old human remains in a European cave that don’t fit the old “out of Africa, one group replaces all” narrative. Instead, it looks like different human lineages overlapped, interbred, and shared caves (and maybe myths) for ages. Add in mysterious skulls from China and ancient footprints in the Americas, and the human family tree is looking more like a wild, tangled bush than a straight line. Mind = blown! #Science #HumanOrigins #Archaeology95Share
