#archeological news

[wanderervenom]

From CNN: Scientists say skeletal remains found in castle well belong to figure from 800-year-old saga

Scientists say skeletal remains found in castle well belong to figure from 800-year-old saga

[sayruq]

[blueiscoool]

Chinese Bronze Sword With An Inlaid Rock Crystal, Turquoise and Gold Hilt Warring States Period, Circa 4th - 2nd Century B.C.

[theancientwayoflife]

~ Bust of Queen Nefertiti.

Period: 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom; reign of Amenhotep IV/Akhenaten

Medium: Limestone, painted; stucco; beeswax, black; rock crystal.

[thatshowthingstarted]

A Roman Gold Snake Armlet,

Circa 1st Century B.C.-1st Century A.D.

4 3/8 in. (11.3 cm.) wide.

Courtesy: Christies

[jaysdoodlehell]

Winter doodle/sketch/rough birb depiction :3

[marcosrfotografia]

Tirando de archivo (2022). Gasolinera abandonada cerca de La Orbada, en la carretera nacional N-620.

[jesse-pinko]

Something ab how Donald Margolis even as his daughter’s corpse was being taken away was still able to look at Jesse and see only someone else’s lost and hurting child… affording Walter’s “child” the very grace and recognition of humanity that Walter denied Jane in her last moments as he watched her choke to death

[city-of-ladies]

"Centuries ago, two people were buried arm in arm on top of a horse in what is now Austria. The unique burial prompted archaeologists to think that the two were a male-female married couple from medieval times. But it turns out they couldn't have been more wrong.

A new analysis of the remains suggests that the couple was actually a mother-daughter pair who died around 1,800 years ago during the Roman era.

"It's the first genetically proven mother-daughter burial in Austria in Roman times," study senior author Sylvia Kirchengast, a professor of evolutionary anthropology at the University of Vienna, told Live Science. "We also disprove a long-held misconception about the kind of relation between the two individuals.

In the new study the researchers re-evaluated the remains via radiocarbon dating, ancient DNA analysis and a visual inspection. They found that the bones belonged to individuals whose ages at death were 20 to 25 and 40 to 60 years old and lived around A.D. 200 when the Roman Empire held sway over the region. In a twist, both human skeletons turned out to be females, according to an anatomical analysis. DNA results confirmed their biological female status and showed they were first-degree relatives — meaning they were either sisters or mother and daughter, according to the study, which was published in the May issue of the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports.

Due to the pair's DNA results, their age difference and other factors, the researchers concluded that individuals were mother and daughter, with the daughter embracing the mother in the grave. "It's very unlikely that two sisters have an age difference of 20 years during those times. So we felt that it's more likely that they are a mother-daughter pair," Kirchengast said. 

The inclusion of a horse and gold pendants strongly hints that the women were of high social status. It also indicates they were non-Roman elites. "To our knowledge it's extremely uncommon for Roman people to be buried with horses. They were not a 'horse-people'," study lead author Dominik Hagmann, an archaeologist at University of Vienna, told Live Science. He suspected these two individuals were from a Celtic culture still existing in Roman times. The Celts were more commonly buried horses with their owners.

There are other signs that the deceased were familiar with horses. "What I find odd is that the older skeleton shows signs of frequent horse riding," Kirchengast said. "Maybe both women were enthusiastic horse-riders.""

[wanderervenom]

From CNN: ‘Vittrup Man’ violently died in a bog 5,200 years ago. Now, researchers know his story

‘Vittrup Man’ violently died in a bog 5,200 years ago. Now, researchers know his story

[sayruq]

[blueiscoool]

An Egyptian almost life-size bronze and wood striding ibis Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.

[theancientwayoflife]

~ Woman Mummy.

Date: 1550-332 B.C.

Period: New Kingdom, Late Period

Medium: Organic; Secondary Medium: Resin, linen (?)

[thatshowthingstarted]

An Egyptian Nummulitic Limestone Figure of an Amarna Princess,

New Kingdom, 18TH Dynasty, Reign of Akhenaten, Circa 1347-1345 B.C.

13 ½ in. (34.3 cm.) high.

Courtesy: Christie's

[blackcleo7]

𓇉 Atem 𓄣 Anzu 𓇉

I’m back with #revolutionshipping and #FarewellDoujinshi!

Since November, I’ve been deeply immersed in the Farewell doujinshi.

I’ve created new chapters, started designing the cover (still in progress), and nearly finished coloring this drawing.

I’ve also resumed my research, including another visit to the museum in Turin to get to know more about Deir el-Medina.

The final chapters are set in the artists' village, Deir el-Bahari, and the Valley of the Kings (KV62).

There’s been so much happening behind the scenes for this project!

I initially planned to wait before sharing anything, but after all this work, I decided it’s time to give you a small sneak peek.

Keep in mind, these images aren’t complete yet—shadows, lights, and the original background (in Deir el-Bahari) are still missing. For now, these illustrations are presented more like wallpapers.

I’ve also experimented different styles for these visuals to see what resonates best. I’ve added the original pencil sketch too.

This particular scene happens right after Atem reveals something special.

They are standing above Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir el-Bahari.

I’ve been working hard to make this as historically accurate as possible.

This doujinshi isn’t just about Atem and Anzu; it also explores the 18th Dynasty, Thebes, Aten, Tutankhamun’s family, Egyptian cosmogony, and many interconnected themes.

Here’s a little glimpse of what’s to come—hope you enjoy it!

[im-not-buying-it-ether]

I need Billy to get Clark Kent-ed in a fic and sent to cover a Wayne gala

Billy and Bruce meet, names are exchanged, and Bruce worries if this kid is doing okay and if there’s a father position open. Billy is there for some Wayne-Sivana partnership with Magnificus, asking a lot of well informed questions and acting like a little cherub.

Them bad guys break in, one has a gun to Billy’s head and Billy, in true street kid fashion and with the experience from his last 57 kidnapping attempts; bites the hand over his mouth, throws the guy whose twice his size over himself and twists his arm, and dismantles the gun before Batman swoops in and saves the rest of the day.

Batman checks on him, asking if he’s okay, and Billy drops the good kid act and straight up tells him to piss off because he’s not getting adopted by a furry man-child who lives a state away from his hometown

Any Robin or sidekick that was there just cheers the kid on from the roof top screaming “DODGED THAT BULLET!” after having spent the whole gala trying to keep them apart before Bruce could bust out the adoption papers