frazierdanielle+FollowAncient Mask Found in Bahrain’s Lost GraveArchaeologists just dug up a 3,300-year-old grave in Bahrain and found a tiny, super rare ceramic mask between two women and a baby. Only one other mask like this has ever been found in the country! The grave also had seashell rings, ancient makeup tools, and more. This find is giving us a peek into the mysterious Dilmun civilization—who knew they were so into their burial rituals? Can’t wait to see what secrets this little mask reveals! #History #Archaeology #AncientHistory40Share
jason40+FollowBuried Secrets Near Sutton Hoo?!Did you see this? Archaeologists just uncovered a burial site in Suffolk, England that’s being called the next Sutton Hoo! They found ancient Anglo-Saxon burial mounds, including a possible princely grave with a horse and weapons, right where they’re building a nuclear power station. It’s wild to think there’s still so much history literally under our feet. Who else wants to go on a treasure hunt in England now? #History #Archaeology #HistoryNerd30Share
eday+FollowNefertiti’s Tomb: Almost Found?!Zahi Hawass, Egypt’s most famous archaeologist, says he’s THIS close to finding Queen Nefertiti’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings. He’s been digging for years and now has a hunch it’s near Hatshepsut’s tomb. If he pulls this off, it could be the biggest discovery of his career! Plus, his new doc, “The Man with the Hat,” spills all the drama, from epic finds to wild controversies. Would you watch? #History #Nefertiti #Archaeology112Share
daniellopez+FollowMedieval Kids Buried With Bling?!Get this: archaeologists in Siberia just found medieval child graves loaded with fancy belts, jewelry, and even a silver pendant that looks straight out of Byzantium. Turns out, these treasures weren’t about love or mourning—they were all about showing off elite status, even for kids! Apparently, being born into the right family meant you got blinged out in life AND death. Wild to think childhood used to be all about status, not playtime! #History #archaeology #history60Share
Michelle Arnold+FollowAncient Greek Tomb Full of Bling Found!Picture this: a UC archaeology squad stumbles on a 3,500-year-old tomb in a Greek olive grove, and it’s basically the ultimate time capsule. Dubbed the 'Griffin Warrior,' this Mycenaean VIP was buried with weapons, armor, and enough gold to make a pharaoh jealous. DNA says he ruled his hometown, and the artifacts? Total mashup of Greek, Minoan, and Egyptian vibes. Real-life Iliad and Odyssey energy! Now you can peep his treasures in museums and a new book. Ancient Greece just got way cooler. #Education #Archaeology #AncientGreece100Share
frazierdanielle+FollowBlack Death Mass Grave Found IRLMedieval mystery solved! Scientists just uncovered a mass grave in Germany packed with Black Death victims from the 1300s. This is the first time researchers have systematically pinpointed a plague pit using a mix of old records and modern science. Less than ten of these sites are known in all of Europe! Next up: digging in for more secrets about how the plague spread and how people coped. History buffs, this is wild! #History #BlackDeath #Archaeology101Share
Jessica Hodge+FollowAncient Chinese Canals Hidden in Plain SightTurns out, ancient engineers in China were way ahead of their time! Scientists just used machine learning to uncover a massive 5,000-year-old canal system around Liangzhu city—most of it hiding as hills and farmland. The tech scanned old aerial photos and spotted dam structures that archaeologists had missed for decades. This totally rewrites what we thought about early Chinese engineering and shows how AI is changing archaeology. Imagine what else is buried out there, just waiting for a smart scan! #Science #Archaeology #AncientChina70Share
Jason Cuevas+FollowAncient Man vs. Lion: The Ultimate Survival StoryImagine surviving a lion attack—6,000 years ago! Archaeologists just found a skeleton in Bulgaria with skull and limb injuries that actually healed, meaning this guy lived for months after a lion mauled him. The wildest part? He probably needed his community to care for him, showing that even back then, people looked out for each other. Plus, evidence of humans and lions clashing is super rare. Talk about hardcore resilience! #History #archaeology #history20Share
susanfoster+FollowDNA Twist: Siberian Shaman’s SecretArchaeologists found a Siberian woman buried in a tree trunk, decked out in a red wool dress and surrounded by horses—clearly a big deal in her community. But here’s the wild part: DNA shows her parents were close relatives, which is super rare for the time. Turns out, she was one of the last shamans, and her burial was a bold stand against Russian pressure to ditch old traditions. Even centuries later, her people’s DNA barely changed. Talk about cultural resilience! #History #Archaeology #Siberia261Share
Brad Arroyo+FollowDid They Just Find King Midas’ Family Tomb?Archaeologists in Turkey just uncovered a massive ancient tomb that might belong to someone from King Midas’ royal fam—the guy famous for the “golden touch.” The wild part? It’s way outside the old capital, hinting that power in Phrygia wasn’t just in one city. The tomb’s fancy grave goods and epic size have experts buzzing about royal connections, but some think it could’ve been a super important local instead. Either way, this is ancient drama at its finest! #History #Archaeology #KingMidas20Share
