Archaeologists re-excavate hidden Roman bath after 130 years The bath was first discovered and excavated 130 years ago, but was easily replenished and poorly documented. It is one of eight baths known at Roman Baths site, measuring 4 meters x 5 metres, and is situated beneath York Street near the main suite of baths. The excavation of this bath is part […]

Ancient 3,000-year-old tablet suggests Biblical king may have existed According to a new study, a new reading of an ancient tablet which is difficult to decipher reveals that King Balak of the Bible may have been a real historical person. However, researchers in the study recommend that people take this finding “with due caution,” and other biblical experts agree. The Ronald Hendel […]

Here’s What Scotland’s Dogs Looked Like 4,500 Years Ago The re-created 3-dimensional face of a dog which lived in Scotland 4,500 years ago is so convincing, that you almost wish to reach out and to pet its thick fur. Aside from melting the hearts of animal lovers, this dog – whose skull was found at an elaborate neolithic grave on Cuween Hill […]