Africa
“Forever is Now” brings contemporary art to the Pyramids
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In the first exhibition of its kind, Art d’Egypte has opened a three-week exhibition of contemporary art installed at the Pyramids of Giza.
Europe
Uncovering the Past: A sanctuary of Artemis found, a Stonehenge counter-theory emerges , and more
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Artemis Temple, Stonehenge counter-theory, and climate: TWH reports on some of the most recent archaeological finds that may be reflective of ancient Pagan practices and modern challenges in preserving the sites.
Egypt
Egypt reopens the “Bent” pyramid to the public
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The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities has announced that the Bent Pyramid of Dashur will re-open to public visitors after 54 years.
News
Uncovering the past: Zominthos, the Hyksos, ancient beer and more
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As some Pagans and Heathens attempt to revive ancient or indigenous religions they often rely on the work of historians, primary texts and archaeologists. For this reason, when something new pops up that challenges long held academic ideas on cultural or religious practice, we pay attention. Here are some of the new(er) finds making waves in archaeological circles. Zominthos at Crete
ZOMINTHOS, Crete — In the early 80s, archaeologists found a complex structure at Zominthos in Crete. The Archaeological Institute of American maintains an active website about this site with field notes from 2005 through 2018.
Paganism
Uncovering the Past: Funeral Garden, Hathor, the Kingdom of Sudan, and more!
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As some Pagans and Heathens attempt to revive ancient or indigenous religions they often rely on the work of historians, primary texts and archaeologists. For this reason, when something new pops up that challenges long held academic ideas on cultural or religious practice, we pay attention. Here are some of the new(er) finds making waves in archaeological circles. Egyptian Funeral Garden Finally Discovered
A 4,000-year-old funerary garden, the first to be found, was uncovered on the Dra Abu el-Naga hill in Luxor, Egypt. Archaeologists had long suspected that funeral gardens existed in Egypt, since there were depictions of them on on tomb walls, but until now, one hadn’t been found.