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ARCHAE (Archaeological Research, Community, Heritage and Events) is a free, global hub for archaeology enthusiasts, academics, and students.
Archaeologists have uncovered the earliest known e Archaeologists have uncovered the earliest known evidence of domesticated cats in the United States within the wreck of the Emanuel Point II, a Spanish ship that sank in 1559 off Florida’s Pensacola Bay. The findings, published in American Antiquity, shed light on the presence of cats during early European colonization. Researchers from the University of West Florida and the University of Arizona analyzed skeletal remains from the shipwreck, identifying bones from an adult and a juvenile cat. Genetic analysis confirmed these were European domestic cats (Felis catus), likely brought from Spain. Isotopic studies revealed a diet consistent with shipboard life, including human provisions like salted meat, indicating the cats were fed by sailors as well as being used for vermin control. #underwaterarcheology #shipwreckarchaeology #floridaarchaeology #bioarchaeology💀 #archaeology_news #archaeologist #archaeological #archaeologylife #archaeologylovers #archaeologynews
🚨Major Archaeological Find: Oldest Bone Spear i 🚨Major Archaeological Find: Oldest Bone Spear in Europe Unearthed An international team of archaeologists unearthed a finely crafted spear point made from a horse’s long bone during excavations at Abric Pizarro. Analysed using advanced radiocarbon dating, the artefact is estimated to be 52,000–54,000 years old! Image Credit: L.V. Golovonova et al/Journal of Archaeological Science 2025. #neanderthal #abricpizarro #archaeologyfind #artefacts #weapon #spear #spearhead #spanishhistory #pyranees #spanisharchaeology #archaeology_news #archaeologist #archaeological #archaeologylife #archaeologylovers #archaeologynews
Young Archaeologists Club Dig It! Competition 2025 Young Archaeologists Club Dig It! Competition 2025 This year, successful entrants will collaborate with the University of Leicester’s team at Irchester Roman Town, located in the Chester House Estate near Northampton, for a day of practical archaeology in July 2025. Participants will dig trenches, clean artefacts, and master techniques such as recording finds and mapping sites. Past ‘Dig It!’ events have explored diverse locations, from Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland to Ribchester Roman Fort in Lancashire and Cathkin Park in Glasgow, revealing treasures from Roman, Viking, and recent times. To participate in the ‘Dig It!’ competition or locate a local branch, visit www.yac-uk.org. #youngarchaeologistsclub #yac #archaeology #archaeologycompetition #ukarchaeology #archaeologyuk
Meet our first book club pick! Femina by @drjani Meet our first book club pick! Femina by @drjaninaramirez a bold, empowering read that unearths the stories of women who shaped a world so often seen and told through men’s eyes. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter www.archae.co.uk ready for our June book. #historybook #femina #maybookclub #bookclub #onlinebookclub #bookclubofinstagram #bookclubpick
Yesterday the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo unveil Yesterday the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo unveiled a captivating new exhibition, The Dig: A Story Unearthed, which delves into the real-life events and personalities that inspired the acclaimed Netflix film The Dig. This exhibition, set at the iconic Anglo-Saxon burial site in Suffolk, offers archaeology enthusiasts and history lovers a chance to explore the remarkable story of the 1939 excavation that reshaped our understanding of early medieval England. The exhibition centres on the discovery of the Great Ship Burial in Mound 1, a find that revealed a 27-meter-long ship and a treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon artefacts, including the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet, gold jewellery, and Byzantine silverware. These discoveries, unearthed on the eve of World War II, illuminated the sophistication of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of East Anglia. The new display goes beyond the dramatised narrative of The Dig to highlight the authentic contributions of key figures and the challenges they faced. @suttonhoo_nt @nationaltrust #suttonhoo #archaeologyfind #artefacts #weapon #sword #anglosaxon #archaeology_news #archaeologist #archaeological #archaeologylife #archaeologylovers #archaeologynews
A 2,300-year-old Celtic sword from France is been A 2,300-year-old Celtic sword from France is been discovered and is a striking find. Discovered in 2022 at Creuzier-le-Neuf, this Iron Age relic, adorned with swastika motifs, reveals the skilled metalwork of ancient Celts. Dated to the early 4th century BCE, the sword’s slender blade and antenna-shaped iron handle suggest it was ceremonial, likely a marker of elite status or military command. X-ray scans revealed blade inlays—a circle and crescent moon—hinting at cosmological beliefs. Its sheath, designed for waist wear, features ocelle (eye-like) motifs, a Celtic hallmark. A second, longer sword, possibly functional, was found with fabric traces, perhaps from a warrior’s garb. These finds rival major Celtic sites in Champagne and Burgundy. The necropolis, linked to the Arverni, Aedui, and Bituriges tribes, reflects a vibrant Celtic crossroads. #celts #celticsword #archaeologyfind #artefacts #weapon #sword #frenchhistory #frencharchaeology #francearchaeology #archaeology_news #archaeologist #archaeological #archaeologylife #archaeologylovers #archaeologynews
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Archaeologists have uncovered the earliest known e Archaeologists have uncovered the earliest known evidence of domesticated cats in the United States within the wreck of the Emanuel Point II, a Spanish ship that sank in 1559 off Florida’s Pensacola Bay. The findings, published in American Antiquity, shed light on the presence of cats during early European colonization. Researchers from the University of West Florida and the University of Arizona analyzed skeletal remains from the shipwreck, identifying bones from an adult and a juvenile cat. Genetic analysis confirmed these were European domestic cats (Felis catus), likely brought from Spain. Isotopic studies revealed a diet consistent with shipboard life, including human provisions like salted meat, indicating the cats were fed by sailors as well as being used for vermin control. #underwaterarcheology #shipwreckarchaeology #floridaarchaeology #bioarchaeology💀 #archaeology_news #archaeologist #archaeological #archaeologylife #archaeologylovers #archaeologynews
🚨Major Archaeological Find: Oldest Bone Spear i 🚨Major Archaeological Find: Oldest Bone Spear in Europe Unearthed An international team of archaeologists unearthed a finely crafted spear point made from a horse’s long bone during excavations at Abric Pizarro. Analysed using advanced radiocarbon dating, the artefact is estimated to be 52,000–54,000 years old! Image Credit: L.V. Golovonova et al/Journal of Archaeological Science 2025. #neanderthal #abricpizarro #archaeologyfind #artefacts #weapon #spear #spearhead #spanishhistory #pyranees #spanisharchaeology #archaeology_news #archaeologist #archaeological #archaeologylife #archaeologylovers #archaeologynews
Young Archaeologists Club Dig It! Competition 2025 Young Archaeologists Club Dig It! Competition 2025 This year, successful entrants will collaborate with the University of Leicester’s team at Irchester Roman Town, located in the Chester House Estate near Northampton, for a day of practical archaeology in July 2025. Participants will dig trenches, clean artefacts, and master techniques such as recording finds and mapping sites. Past ‘Dig It!’ events have explored diverse locations, from Bamburgh Castle in Northumberland to Ribchester Roman Fort in Lancashire and Cathkin Park in Glasgow, revealing treasures from Roman, Viking, and recent times. To participate in the ‘Dig It!’ competition or locate a local branch, visit www.yac-uk.org. #youngarchaeologistsclub #yac #archaeology #archaeologycompetition #ukarchaeology #archaeologyuk
Meet our first book club pick! Femina by @drjani Meet our first book club pick! Femina by @drjaninaramirez a bold, empowering read that unearths the stories of women who shaped a world so often seen and told through men’s eyes. Make sure to subscribe to our newsletter www.archae.co.uk ready for our June book. #historybook #femina #maybookclub #bookclub #onlinebookclub #bookclubofinstagram #bookclubpick
Yesterday the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo unveil Yesterday the National Trust’s Sutton Hoo unveiled a captivating new exhibition, The Dig: A Story Unearthed, which delves into the real-life events and personalities that inspired the acclaimed Netflix film The Dig. This exhibition, set at the iconic Anglo-Saxon burial site in Suffolk, offers archaeology enthusiasts and history lovers a chance to explore the remarkable story of the 1939 excavation that reshaped our understanding of early medieval England. The exhibition centres on the discovery of the Great Ship Burial in Mound 1, a find that revealed a 27-meter-long ship and a treasure trove of Anglo-Saxon artefacts, including the iconic Sutton Hoo helmet, gold jewellery, and Byzantine silverware. These discoveries, unearthed on the eve of World War II, illuminated the sophistication of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of East Anglia. The new display goes beyond the dramatised narrative of The Dig to highlight the authentic contributions of key figures and the challenges they faced. @suttonhoo_nt @nationaltrust #suttonhoo #archaeologyfind #artefacts #weapon #sword #anglosaxon #archaeology_news #archaeologist #archaeological #archaeologylife #archaeologylovers #archaeologynews
A 2,300-year-old Celtic sword from France is been A 2,300-year-old Celtic sword from France is been discovered and is a striking find. Discovered in 2022 at Creuzier-le-Neuf, this Iron Age relic, adorned with swastika motifs, reveals the skilled metalwork of ancient Celts. Dated to the early 4th century BCE, the sword’s slender blade and antenna-shaped iron handle suggest it was ceremonial, likely a marker of elite status or military command. X-ray scans revealed blade inlays—a circle and crescent moon—hinting at cosmological beliefs. Its sheath, designed for waist wear, features ocelle (eye-like) motifs, a Celtic hallmark. A second, longer sword, possibly functional, was found with fabric traces, perhaps from a warrior’s garb. These finds rival major Celtic sites in Champagne and Burgundy. The necropolis, linked to the Arverni, Aedui, and Bituriges tribes, reflects a vibrant Celtic crossroads. #celts #celticsword #archaeologyfind #artefacts #weapon #sword #frenchhistory #frencharchaeology #francearchaeology #archaeology_news #archaeologist #archaeological #archaeologylife #archaeologylovers #archaeologynews
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