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ARCHAEOLOGY AND DEATH RITUALS
Archaeologists found a spiral catacomb beneath Alexandria, and it changed how they understood burial in Roman Egypt- 77 headless skeletons found in a 7,000-year-old ditch in Slovakia, and the only skull left belonged to a child
- In 2008, archaeologists lifting a skull from a wet pit in York found something soft inside, and the Heslington brain preserved a life from Iron Age Britain
- Archaeologists discovered ancient burials, a Roman well, and a 1,000-year-old Anglo-Saxon home during the Newark bypass excavationsA planned road expansion in Nottinghamshire, England, has uncovered a significant archaeological site. Digs revealed evidence of human life...13 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
- Why Vikings Buried Their Horses With Them, and What Archaeologists Just Found Is SurprisingNew Viking discoveries in Sylta, Sweden, has offer a glimpse into ancient life. Over 500 iron artifacts linked to horse gear were unearthed...10 Apr, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Buried Together for 2,800 Years: Inside Serbia’s Chilling Mass GraveArchaeologists unearthed a 2,800-year-old mass grave at Gomolava, Serbia. The remains of at least 77 individuals, mostly women and children...02 Apr, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- Why Were These Celtic Men Buried Sitting? France Discovery Raises QuestionsArchaeologists discovered a unique Late Iron Age burial site near Dijon, revealing 18 men seated upright in a circular pit, all facing the ...01 Apr, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
- An 8,000-Year-Old Secret Beneath the Water, and What It Reveals About Early Human RitualsArchaeologists unearthed a prehistoric human skeleton in a submerged cave off Mexico's Caribbean coast, dating back over 8,000 years. Found...29 Mar, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- Gold, Dhanteras & Diwali: The legend that made gold India’s eternal good luckDuring Diwali, gold is more than just jewellery; it's a symbol of wealth, purity, and divine blessings, deeply rooted in Hindu scriptures a...18 Oct, 2025, 11.47 PM IST
- In ancient Egypt, severed hands were spoils of warThe Hyksos are widely believed to have introduced the Egyptians to the horse and chariot, glass-working and all sorts of weaponry, includin...28 May, 2023, 10.06 AM IST
- Rituals may seem cumbersome but they are the bedrock of cultureRituals are what keep festivals alive for generations.30 Dec, 2022, 11.40 PM IST
- What lies beyond the walls? 3,300 yrs on, King Tut's tomb continues to entrap EgyptologistsKing Tut died long ago, but the debate about his tomb rages on.04 Dec, 2022, 10.25 AM IST
- Poor and polarised Sitalkuchi was always the big contest between TMC and BJP in Cooch BeharBoth TMC and BJP leaders that ET spoke with before the polls admitted that it was Sitalkuchi –– one of the two seats out of a total nine se...12 Apr, 2021, 10.02 PM IST
- Andamans and its tribals: Meet the first Indians while they are still aroundGenetic studies suggest the Andaman tribals go back over 65,000 years, but why don’t our history and culture books acknowledge these deplet...03 Apr, 2016, 06.53 AM IST
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