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3 days ago

Iron Age chariot wheel found under golf course in Scotland

A rare Iron Age chariot wheel was discovered at a golf course excavation in Inverness, Scotland, marking a significant archaeological find.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Iron age men left home to join wives' families, DNA study suggests

Evidence shows that men in Celtic Britain practiced matrilocality, contradicting typical views of patrilocal family structures.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

Spectacular Iron Age Weapon Sacrifice Unearthed in Denmark-Including a Rare Roman Helmet - Medievalists.net

A significant Iron Age weapon deposit reveals insights into ancient rituals and possible connections to the Roman Empire in Denmark.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
UK news

Huge Iron Age hoard worth 254,000 is discovered in North Yorkshire

A significant Iron Age find in Melsonby, North Yorkshire, reveals over 800 artifacts, shedding light on life during the time of the Roman conquest.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks ago
History

Storm unearths ornate Early Iron Age dagger

A richly decorated Early Iron Age dagger was discovered on the Baltic coast of Poland, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and potential ritual significance.
fromNature
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Continental influx and pervasive matrilocality in Iron Age Britain - Nature

Matrilocality is rare, while patrilocality dominates societal structures, especially in historical periods like the European Neolithic.
The political roles of women in Iron Age Britain, exemplified by rulers like Cartimandua and Boudica, indicate complexities in gender dynamics.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 days ago

Iron Age chariot wheel found under golf course in Scotland

A rare Iron Age chariot wheel was discovered at a golf course excavation in Inverness, Scotland, marking a significant archaeological find.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Iron age men left home to join wives' families, DNA study suggests

Evidence shows that men in Celtic Britain practiced matrilocality, contradicting typical views of patrilocal family structures.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

Spectacular Iron Age Weapon Sacrifice Unearthed in Denmark-Including a Rare Roman Helmet - Medievalists.net

A significant Iron Age weapon deposit reveals insights into ancient rituals and possible connections to the Roman Empire in Denmark.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
UK news

Huge Iron Age hoard worth 254,000 is discovered in North Yorkshire

A significant Iron Age find in Melsonby, North Yorkshire, reveals over 800 artifacts, shedding light on life during the time of the Roman conquest.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
3 weeks ago
History

Storm unearths ornate Early Iron Age dagger

A richly decorated Early Iron Age dagger was discovered on the Baltic coast of Poland, showcasing exceptional craftsmanship and potential ritual significance.
fromNature
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Continental influx and pervasive matrilocality in Iron Age Britain - Nature

Matrilocality is rare, while patrilocality dominates societal structures, especially in historical periods like the European Neolithic.
The political roles of women in Iron Age Britain, exemplified by rulers like Cartimandua and Boudica, indicate complexities in gender dynamics.
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History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 weeks ago

Celtic necropolis has no skeletons but exceptional swords

The excavation at Creuzier-le-Neuf has uncovered remarkable Iron Age artifacts, including rare well-preserved swords and intricate metal jewelry.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 months ago
History

Early Celtic grave garden found in southwest Germany

A unique early Celtic burial ground was discovered in Endingen, Germany, distinguished by its planned structure and grave goods from the Early La Tene period.
History
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
2 weeks ago

Celtic necropolis has no skeletons but exceptional swords

The excavation at Creuzier-le-Neuf has uncovered remarkable Iron Age artifacts, including rare well-preserved swords and intricate metal jewelry.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com
4 months ago
History

Early Celtic grave garden found in southwest Germany

A unique early Celtic burial ground was discovered in Endingen, Germany, distinguished by its planned structure and grave goods from the Early La Tene period.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
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Ancient Celtic tribe had women at its social center

Women played a central role in the social structures of certain Iron Age Celtic communities, challenging traditional patrilocality insights.
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fromWashington Post
3 months ago

Woman-centered Celtic society unearthed in 2,000-year-old cemetery

The discovery of DNA from an Iron Age burial indicates a Celtic community with matrilocal traditions, showcasing female empowerment within their society.
fromNature
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

High-resolution genomic history of early medieval Europe - Nature

Ancient genome sequencing enhances insights into human migration and genetic diversity but faces challenges in statistical differentiation among closely related ancestries.
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