Tag: ancient
Can you find out what these ancient objects were used for – take our quiz
Very old objects often arouse the consternation of younger generations. Sometimes their very name puzzles them. Very old objects often arouse the consternation of younger generations. Sometimes their very name…
Destiny 2: Ancient Exo Shotgun is the ultimate weapon against bosses right now
If you’re looking for new ways to defeat raid bosses in Destiny 2 and have a bad connection, now is the time to take a closer look at an ancient…
Permafrost is no longer forever – scientists are urgently collecting samples of ancient ice before it has time to melt away
Arctic ice provides information about what the earth’s climate was like in the past. The team of researchers recovered an ancient ice core from Huippuvuori, which contains up to 300…
These ancient Mexican mummies could infect humans
An exhibition of mummies in Mexico could pose a surprising health risk to humans. Find out why archaeologists are sounding the alarm. Experts warn of a potential risk to human…
At Tefaf, the treasure hunt for ancient African art
/ Podcasts / Cultural meeting Tefaf is the largest art and antiques fair in the world, but also the most prestigious. This high-flying event is currently taking place in Maastricht…
Camel whisperers train animals with ancient ‘language’
Published: Less than 40 min ago full screen There is a special language between a camel owner and his camel, says al-Marri, who owns 100 camels that graze in the…
Back to ancient Greece, with Sandrine Alexandre and Caroline Fourgeaud-Laville
/ Podcasts / Ideas Pierre-Édouard Deldique receives in Idées, under the theme of ancient Greece: Sandrine Alexandre, normalien, agrégée and doctor of Philosophy, author of “24 hours in the life…
Ancient ostrich eggs found in Israel’s desert
The eight crushed eggs were discovered by archaeologists in fragments near the Egyptian border in the Negev desert. The eggs were located near a hearth that was part of a…
How an ancient helmet that was actually (partly) from Woerden cost the municipality 90,000 euros
Determining how much the helmet is worth turns out to be quite difficult. The object has therefore been appraised several times, explains Arja van Veldhuizen. She is director of the…
And man invented music: the origins of a (very) ancient art
In the beginning was the rhythm. 165 million ago, in a Jurassic forest, a cricket rubbed its wings rhythmically. Then, the melody: 66 million years ago, a Cretaceous bird “sang”.…