A Minoan ivory scepter discovered in 2024 Knossos, Crete, holds the longest Linear A inscription ever found, totaling about 119 signs. Linear A, an undeciphered script of the Minoan civilization, is a syllabic and ideographic writing system that was used from around 1800 to 1450 BCE [1333×800]June 12, 2025
Mace chief grave, Khvalynsk II, Russia: Grave 25 (left, sister aged 8–9) & 24 (right, brother aged 20–25). The siblings were buried with a vast array of grave goods and the partial remains of 3 other individuals at their feet: a male 16–19 years old, and 2 infants. 4500–4300 BCE [1215×1986]June 12, 2025
Researchers discovered the residues of psychedelic drugs, bodily fluids and alcohol inside a 2,000-year-old Bes head mug, suggesting that ancient Egyptians imbibed hallucinogenic beverages during rituals [1080×1216]June 12, 2025
In August 1502 Leonardo Da Vinci was appointed ‘General Architect& Engineer’ to Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI and marshal of the papal troops. Cesare lodged in Imola in the autumn of 1502, and it must have been then that Leonardo made this map of the town [674×500]June 12, 2025
This exceptional Native American ensemble belonged to the Oglala chief Spotted Weasel. It was offered in 1904 as a token of friendship to the Frenchman Joe Hamman. Late 19th century CE, now housed at the Franco-American Museum in the Blérancourt Castle in France [540×1044]June 12, 2025
Roman Glass snake-thread flask shaped like a mouse, 3rd century CE. Now housed at the MET [1200×900]June 12, 2025
Manueline style gilt Portuguese ewer. Around the body and on the lid are a queen with attendants watching a joust, musicians, horsemen in combat, frolicking fish-tailed centaurs, monstrous figures and naked men flaunting their bottoms. c.1520-30 [1795×816]June 12, 2025
An aerial view of the archaeological site of Gonur Depe, which was either the capital or a major settlement of the Bactria–Margiana Archaeological Complex. Turkmenistan, 2400-1600 BCE [1260×848]June 12, 2025
In 2018, archaeologists in Peru have found the mummified remains of 5 sacrificed llamas, which are still adorned with the colorful strings, red paint and feathers that the Inca decorated them with before sending them to their deaths about 500 years ago, likely by burying them alive [1920×2848]June 12, 2025
Found buried in a crouched position and laid upon a thick bed of barnacles and mussel shells, this Iron Age man was discovered not far Brighton, U.K. Known as the Slonk Hill Man, he lived around 2,400 to 2,200 years ago. (Image credit: Royal Pavilion & Museums; Brighton & Hove)[1284×1803]June 12, 2025
Beautiful silver fibula from Roman times. The object is dated to the 1st century CE and was found in Viminacium (present Serbian Kostolac). [1200×921]June 12, 2025
