Archaeologists return to Pointe-Claire Village

Hunterdon County Tavern Played Key Role in New Jersey’s Revolutionary War Story

ANNANDALE, N.J. — Long before it evolved into a local historic landmark, Jones Tavern in Annandale, New Jersey (part of modern day Clinton Township) served [...]

Oldest European city site found in Ireland

Archaeologists have concluded that the Haughey's Fort site in present-day Northern Ireland served as the center of a large and well-organized settlement during the Late Bronze Age, AzerNEWS reports.

Brewery Lane cottages offer a glimpse of Askeaton’s past

THE historic Brewery Lane cottages in Askeaton, which had been long derelict and dilapidated, have been lovingly restored by Limerick Council and given a whole new lease of life. Adding warm colour and welcome to the West Limerick town’s byways, the restorative works are also evoking warm memories from yesteryear for older members of the [] The post Brewery Lane cottages offer a glimpse of Askeaton’s past appeared first on Limerick Post.

Pointe-Claire 300 years of history: archeology

Pointe-Claire 300 years of history: archeology

Mystery cave collapse uncovers 'advanced human time capsule' from 300,000 years ago

Archaeologists say the remarkably preserved site offers a rare glimpse into a pivotal period when early humans were developing increasingly sophisticated skills

Exploring the Dordogne’s magical caves and medieval towns

Exploring the Dordogne’s magical caves and medieval towns

A huge Viking textile production site is unearthed in Denmark

Archaeologists say they have unearthed a Viking Age textile production site in Danish Jutland. The sprawling 100,000-square-meter site features an area for processing flax, plus more than 80 pit houses - semi-submerged huts that were used as workshops and dwellings during the Viking Age.

Just in time for the Fourth! Archeologists find new remnants of 1775 battle at Bunker Hill

A gun flint and musket balls were found at the site

Over 100 New Structures Discovered in Gran Pajaten: Breakthrough in Understanding the Chachapoyas

By Poppy Tollemache Peruvian Times Contributing Writer Archaeologists have uncovered more than 100 new structures at Gran Pajatén, a site linked to the Chachapoyas people, situated on a ridge overlooking the valley of the Montecristo River, 500 kilometres north of Lima. First discovered in the 1960s, little has been [] The post Over 100 New Structures Discovered in Gran Pajaten: Breakthrough in Understanding the Chachapoyas first appeared on News from Peru - Peruvian Times.

Archaeologists unearth new clue in the Ark of the Covenant mystery

Archaeologists unearth new clue in the Ark of the Covenant mystery

Antrim Arms demolished: Wrecking ball swings into historic hotel that dates back to 1750s in Ballycastle, after devastating arson attack

After standing over Co Antrim for almost three centuries, a historic hotel has been demolished in what has been described as the loss of an important piece of architectural and social history.

Deep in the Mexican Jungle, Archaeologists Discovered a Lost Maya City That May Yield Clues About the Civilization Just Before It Collapsed

Researchers hacked through more than three miles of vegetation to get to the site, which lies out of bounds of familiar logging tracks. There, they found unique carved stelae and altars

Ancient cave paintings can harbor human DNA for millennia, scientists find

The breakthrough could reveal previously hidden ancient human activity inside caves, acting as ‘genetic archives’

Large Viking Age Manufacturing Complex Discovered At Søften, Denmark

Jan Bartek - Ancientpages.com - Archaeologists excavating at Søften, Denmark, have discovered an extensive production site that may have supplied Viking Age Aarhus with textiles and craft goods. Background: Drone shot of the excavation. Credit: Moesgaard Image compilation, AncientPages.com Søften is located 10 kilometers north of Aarhus and only four kilometers from Lisbjerg, where Moesgaard []

Historic Cameron Parish Photos: A Look Back at 1970

Historic Cameron Parish Photos: A Look Back at 1970

America's Founding Fathers plotted revolution over drinks at these historic taverns

Revolutionary-era taverns where the Founding Fathers gathered still operate today, offering visitors a chance to walk in the footsteps of history.

Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark

Archaeologists have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society.

Honest Ed’s iconic sign returns to Mirvish Village nearly a decade after closing

What to know Mirvish Village is bringing back the iconic Honest Ed’s Alley in redevelopment efforts. Located at the corner of Bloor Street and Bathurst... The post Honest Ed’s iconic sign returns to Mirvish Village nearly a decade after closing appeared first on NOW Toronto.

One of New York's oldest homes preserves centuries of history in the heart of Queens

One of New York's oldest homes preserves centuries of history in the heart of Queens

Extensive construction works begin at the Cave of the Patriarchs

For the first time in history, extensive roofing and renovation works have begun at the Cave of the Patriarchs, after planning and construction authorities were transferred from the Hebron municipality.

Inside the Mormon temple: What I expected, what I saw

Today, my wife and I toured the recently renovated San Diego temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as the Mormons). The LDS church just finished a nearly three-year renovation [...]

Home of the Week: Near Marblehead Harbor, 1800s Colonial for under $1.8m

The owners became self-described “custodians” of the historic home after a family who had lived there for 60 years. The post Home of the Week: Near Marblehead Harbor, 1800s Colonial for under 1.8m appeared first on Boston.com.

From Paris’s Historic Pont Neuf Bridge, a Dramatic Cave Rises

The Pont Neuf has been reimagined as a cave for a summer art installation by the mysterious artist JR.

End of an era: Somerset Cottage closes shy of four decade milestone after founder’s death

End of an era: Somerset Cottage closes shy of four decade milestone after founder’s death

Limerick looked finished before comeback but statistic will haunt Clare

The headstone was being carved. The last rites were almost complete. Around Croke Park there was an acceptance that the great Limerick era was finally reaching its end

LIVE: Rene Baterbonia’s burial at Talacogon cemetery

Watch the burial of Rene Clert Baterbonia here on Wednesday, June 24

Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to bring back ‘respect’ to 24 Sussex Drive

The 35-room mansion was abandoned more than a decade ago as the official residence of the PM

Leslie Bibb Reveals Major Renovation Update at Stunning Country Home

Construction has begun on the porches and pool at Bibb’s 1750s upstate New York home she shares with Sam Rockwell

The open wounds of Guatemala’s civil war: 68 victims of genocide identified

The remains of Indigenous Maya people killed in 1982 have been recovered from a storage facility in Chimaltenango to receive the dignified burial long denied them by the Guatemalan state

Archaeologists find huge Viking textile production site in Denmark

Archaeologists say they have discovered a huge Viking Age textile production site in Denmark that dates back more than 1,000 years and underlines the sophistication of Viking society

Geophysical Survey Reveals Possible Prehistoric Circle Beneath Peat on Scotland’s Isle of Arran

(NaturalNews) Possible Prehistoric Circle Detected Under Peat on Scotlandâs Isle of ArranArchaeologists using geophysical survey equipment have detected a ring ...

15 discoveries that changed what we thought we knew about the ancient world

These are the archaeological finds that didn't just add to the historical record — they forced a genuine revision of what came before

Discovering Saskatoon’s hidden war museum

It's been a gathering place for veterans and the community for nearly a century. Tucked away in its basement is a room filled with a treasure trove of history.

Timberwolves’ plan after moving on from Julius Randle revealed

The Minnesota Timberwolves are looking in-house to replace Julius Randle’s production at the power forward spot.

Prehistoric Transition: A newly revealed cave in Israel may reveal secrets of early Neanderthals

Rediscovered right on the edge of a bustling town, frantic archeologist calls not only delayed a highway to be through it, but got the route rerouted to a bridge over it. Why is this cave so valuable?

Trump sparks new renovation fears as mystery scaffolding erected around White House

The White House is gearing up for more renovations after scaffolding was spotted at the historic building's North Portico

Ancient ring discovered underground in Scotland could be a Stonehenge-like monument

Ancient ring discovered underground in Scotland could be a Stonehenge-like monument

Neighborhood Reels From Loss of Landmark Church That Stood for 173 Years

The South Bushwick Church in Brooklyn survived 173 years of natural disasters, neighborhood upheaval and advancing gentrification. But a swift afternoon fire on Friday largely destroyed it and toppled its landmark steeple. Over the weekend, a jumble of burned wooden beams obstructed the front of the church, and its insides were open to the sky, []

This Iron Range mine is one of Minnesota's biggest economic development projects ever

Minnesota’s first new mine in half a century is just weeks away from its expected opening on what may be one of the last great ore deposits on the Iron Range. The site, concealed beneath work vehicles and a forest floor, is aflutter with ...