Archaeology

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Germans on drugs: first evidence of narcotics use by barbarian warriors

While in ancient Greece and Rome the use of narcotics is documented by archaeologicaland written sources, the barbarian peoples outside the Roman Empire lacked any evidence. A new study by Andrzej Kokowski examined the tiny metal "spoons" on the belts of warriors from various parts of Europe, including the Czech Republic. Evidence suggests they may have been used to dispense and consume drugs.

Drawing of the traditional monthly competition for a tracking detector - November 2024

As we do every month, we're going to make one searcher who took the time to suggest the 5 best finds of November happy.

Builders have found the largest coin hoard of the Roman emperor Nero

A nearly 2,000-year-old hoard of silver coins dating back to the reign of Roman Emperor Nero has been discovered in Worcestershire, England. It is the largest coinage of this emperor ever discovered in the Roman Empire.

The most beautiful metal detector find of November 2024 - qualification

One month has passed and after a tough fight between the second war deputy and the tolar we have here the penultimate qualification of this year.

A 5th century sacrificial site full of spears and swords

A set of Iron Age weapons was discovered near Hedensted, Denmark, during the construction of the E45 motorway. Nearly 200 well-preserved objects from the 5th century. In particular, 119 spears, 8 swords, 5 knives, 3 arrowheads and other items, including a unique chainmail iron shirt. To find such a collection in a settlement context is quite exceptional...

Mystery of the Nebra Celestial Disk solved

The 3,600-year-old Nebra Celestial Disk is a unique detector find of international significance. The approximately 31 cm large bronze disc with gold inlays of the sun, moon and stars is one of the best studied archaeological finds. Yet its manufacturing process has eluded scientists. The latest technology, combined with experiments, has solved the mystery...

The detectorist discovered a Hallstatt sword on his first outing. On the second, a neck warmer

A sword and several other objects from the Late Bronze Age and earlier Iron Age were discovered in a swamp near Veksø, Denmark. The bronze sword with iron rivets is a unique evidence of the transition period. It was found by detectorist Claus Falsby on his first detector expedition.

The most beautiful metal detector find of October 2024

All twelve finds exceeded the ten nomination votes and so we have a nice variety of finalists.