In this video clip, a giant ant colony is pumped full of concrete, then excavated to reveal the intricate complexity of its inner structure. A must-see! Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/video-giant-ant-hill-excavation…
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Drought reveals a lost Spanish Stonehenge
Thanks to 2019’s record drought in Europe, a 7,000-year-old circle of 150 upright stones is back on dry land in western Spain, after 50 years underwater. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/drought-reveals-spanish-stonehenge-dolmen-guadalperal…
Infant remains found in Laos’ ‘Plain of Jars’
A recent excavation of an area containing 400 jars has revealed an unexpectedly high rate of child mortality. Found throughout the central plain of Xi… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/329684/infant-remains-found-in-laos-plain-of-jars…
Great Synagogue of Vilna, Ravaged by Foes, Yields Treasures and a Priceless Hebrew Inscription
Inside the buried remains of the Great Synagogue of Vilna in Lithuania, archaeologists have found a priceless inscription, colorful floors, piles of coins and parts of the bimah. Source: https://www.livescience.com/66009-great-synagogue-excavation.html
Photos: Israel’s Largest Neolithic Excavation
Archaeologists are excavating what is the largest known Neolithic site in Israel. Source: https://www.livescience.com/65955-photos-israel-neolithic-excavation.html
Remains of Napoleon’s One-Legged General Found Under Russian Dance Floor
An excavation in a peculiar place — under the foundation of a dance floor in Russia — has uncovered the remains of one of Napoleon Bonaparte’s favorite generals: a one-legged man who was killed by a cannonball more than 200 years ago, news sources report. Source: https://www.livescience.com/65920-napoleon-general-found-in-russia.html
Buddha Buzz Weekly: Ancient Hominins in Tibet
Scientists announce a human fossil in Tibet dates to 160,000 years ago, Japan enthroned a new Emperor, and Thailand prepares to crown its next king. Tricycle looks back at the events of this week in the Buddhist world.
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Footprint in Chile is oldest in the Americas
Scientists have discovered an ancient footprint in Chile that is thought to date back around 15,600 years. Unearthed at the Pilauco excavation in the … Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/327321/footprint-in-chile-is-oldest-in-the-americas…
Scientists Discover How To Make Bricks Out Of Human Waste
John Vibes – Another step forward in the search for sustainable building materials. Source: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/04/20/scientists-discover-how-to-make-bricks-out-of-human-waste/…
Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Jewish Village From The Time Of Jesus
Archaeologists have discovered an ancient Jewish village from around the same time that Jesus was walking the Earth. They uncovered the village when they were working on the grounds to build a new elementary school. Ya’akov Billig, who is in charge of the excavations at the site for the Israel Antiquities Authority, informed CBN News,… Continue reading Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Jewish Village From The Time Of Jesus