Archaeological discoveries are happening faster than ever before, helping refine the human story. Source: https://earthsky.org/human-world/archaeological-discoveries-changing-story-of-human-evolution…
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Celtic warrior unearthed in major Iron Age find
Archaeologists in England are hailing the discovery as one of the most significant finds of the millennium. Dating back 2,200 years, the grave was dis… Source: https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/332752/celtic-warrior-unearthed-in-major-iron-age-find…
Stunning Warrior Grave — Complete with Chariot, Horses — Uncovered in England
Inside a 2,200-year-old grave, archaeologists have discovered a stunning Iron Age shield, along with a chariot and two ponies buried in a leaping pose. Source: https://www.livescience.com/warrior-grave-shield-discovered-in-england.html
Babies Drank from Ancient ‘Sippy Cups’ Thousands of Years Ago
Graves of children dating to the Bronze Age and the Iron Age in what is now Bavaria held small pots with spouts that were likely used to feed milk to infants and toddlers. Source: https://www.livescience.com/ancient-sippy-cups.html
Prehistoric baby bottles found in Bronze and Iron Age sites in Germany
Archaeologists have found traces of animal and human milk in 2500 to 3200-year-old spouted pottery drinking vessels, suggesting they were used to feed babies Source: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24332494-300-prehistoric-baby-bottles-found-in-bronze-and-iron-age-sites-in-germany/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=home…
Plastic pollution has entered fossil record, says study
A new study has found that plastic pollution is being deposited into the fossil record, with deposits increasing exponentially since 1945. Source: https://earthsky.org/earth/plastic-pollution-fossil-record…
Iron Age Celtic Woman Wearing Fancy Clothes Buried in This ‘Tree Coffin’ in Switzerland
She was about 40 when she died and performed very little physical labor in life. Source: https://www.livescience.com/66056-iron-age-celtic-woman-burial.html
This Is the Most Elaborate Warrior Tomb Ever Discovered in England
An Iron Age warrior who likely fought Julius Caesar’s legionnaires has been unearthed in the United Kingdom, according to news sources. Source: https://www.livescience.com/66020-gallic-warrior-grave-found.html