Browsing: burial practices

A newly uncovered necropolis in Italy has revealed burial sites where children were laid to rest wearing warrior belts, challenging long-held beliefs about ancient social roles and offering fresh insights into complex cultural traditions

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered a remarkable 2,000-year-old gladiator tomb, shedding light on ancient Roman burial practices and combatant lives. Richly adorned artifacts and skeletal remains provide valuable insights into this captivating era of history.

Recent findings from excavated severed skulls in Iron Age Spain suggest that the ‘nailed-head ritual’ was far more intricate than previously believed. Researchers are uncovering new insights into the cultural practices and beliefs of this ancient society.