Discovery of Ancient Jewish Ritual Bath in Italy

Officials at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., created an animated video showcasing the ancient site of the Megiddo Mosaic in Israel. A 1,600-year-old Jewish bath, or mikveh, was recently uncovered in Italy, making it the oldest of its kind in Europe. The site also revealed a lamp with Jewish symbols, indicating its use as a ritual bath. The discovery sheds light on the deep-rooted Jewish presence in Roman times.

Recovered Ancient Religious Relics from Cyprus

Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., displays recovered ancient religious relics previously stolen during a Turkish invasion in 1974. The artifacts include mosaics, icons, and wall frescoes taken from churches in Cyprus. The museum is still searching for many stolen items, with over 20,000 icons estimated to have been looted.

Discovery of 3,000-Year-Old Mining Complex in Egypt

Egyptian officials announced the discovery of a 3,000-year-old mining complex complete with ancient homes, workshops, and baths. The site revealed remnants of a factory for extracting gold, mining camp, and various artifacts from different historical eras.

Ancient Arctic Climate in Subarctic Canada

A new study reveals that palm trees once grew in subarctic Canada, indicating a warm climate 48 million years ago. Fossils of warm-water species suggest the region was ice-free and had a subtropical climate. The research helps refine climate change models and challenges assumptions about when ice first formed in the Northern Hemisphere.

Discovery of Ancient Mayan Fish-Trapping Canals in Belize

Archaeologists uncovered 4,000-year-old canals in Belize used by ancient Mayans for fishing. Canals tied to sticks with spearpoints. Mayan civilization studied for ruins like Chichen Itza and advancements in writing, math, and astronomy.

Ancient tombs discovered in Egypt

A young boy accidentally knocked over a 3,500-year-old jar in a museum in Israel. The jar dated to the Bronze Age and was completely intact before the incident.

Discovery of Hobbit-Sized Human Species on Flores Island

Scientists discover that hobbit-sized human species on Flores island were even smaller than previously thought, with ancestors standing at just 3'3ft. Research dates ancestors' remains to 700,000 years ago. The hobbits, officially named Homo floresiensis, were among the last early human species to go extinct. The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.

Ancient Artifacts Discovery in Brazil and Poland

Ancient rock carvings and Roman artifacts discovered near the Amazon River in Brazil and in Poland, including silver coins and counterfeit caches. The findings are considered to be rare and exceptional by archaeologists.

Discovery of 3,300-Year-Old Sunken Ship in the Mediterranean Sea

A 3,300-year-old ancient sunken ship dating back to the Bronze Age has been discovered in the Mediterranean Sea by the Israel Antiquities Authority. The ship is considered the first and oldest wrecked ship discovered in the deep sea in the eastern Mediterranean.

Discovery of 3,300-Year-Old Ship

A 3,300-year-old ship and its cargo were discovered off the coast of northern Israel, indicating advanced navigation abilities of ancient seafarers.

Ancient Roman wine discovery in Spain

A 2,000-year-old Roman funerary urn in Spain was found to contain the oldest liquid wine ever discovered. The wine was preserved by a hermetic seal and identified as a white wine similar to modern fino wines.

Ancient Religious Manuscripts Auction

The world's oldest and most complete Hebrew Bible and one of the oldest Christian liturgical books are expected to sell for millions at an auction. The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, written on Egyptian papyrus, contains early texts of two books of the Bible.