It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel: a sunken city, hidden beneath the ocean for what could be over 140,000 years old. But that’s exactly what a team of researchers…
At Dinge, we believe meaningful progress doesn’t happen at the extremes—it happens in the space between. Today’s discourse around history, archaeology, and human origins is fractured, caught between two polarized camps.On one side,…
In Úbeda—a town where history is as much a part of the landscape as the rolling Andalusian hills—it’s easy to take old stone walls and winding cobblestone streets for granted. But even in…
Imagine going to bed on October 4th and waking up… on October 15th. No, you didn't party that hard—your calendar just got updated by the Pope. This actually happened in 1582, when entire…
It’s not like January 1st in the year 1 AD everyone agreed to start over or something, right? So when did this really begin? The system of counting years in AD and BC wasn't…
Archaeologists working at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem have made some pretty exciting discoveries that might just bring a bit of the Bible to life. The church, widely believed to…
Let’s talk about early Dutch settlements in America, and how the Dutch East India Company (VOC)’s influence is a key factor here. During the early 1600s, the Dutch were highly active in the…
History has a funny way of hiding in plain sight. Deep in northern Israel, at the ancient city of Megiddo, archaeologists have uncovered something that might connect right back to the Bible. Scattered…
For centuries, rumors swirled about a vast underground tunnel system hidden beneath the ancient city of Cusco, Peru. Now, archaeologists have confirmed that these long-rumored passageways—some stretching over a mile—are real, revealing a…
A groundbreaking study of ancient stone tools from Southeast Asia is reshaping our understanding of early maritime technology. Archaeological evidence now suggests that as far back as 40,000 years ago, the people of…
Credit to Israel Antiquities Authority for the featured imageA family outing in southern Israel took an unexpected turn earlier this month when a three-year-old girl discovered an ancient artifact dating back nearly 3,800…
A team of archaeologists has unearthed an extraordinary funerary relief in Pompeii’s Porta Sarno necropolis, featuring a nearly life-size depiction of a man and a woman. This significant find is part of the…
The Dutch East India Company (VOC) was emblematic of its era's economic and cultural dominance, playing a significant role in global trade and, at times, the stealing of cultural artifacts. Established in 1602,…
For centuries, myths and folklore from nearly every corner of the world have hinted at something extraordinary beneath our feet. Stories about caves and burial chambers, vast underground cities, advanced civilizations, and realms…
The Walam Olum was once thought to be a crucial piece of Native American history, but it turns out it’s not true. Even though it was a fake, new DNA research is showing…
The claim of a 500-million-year-old human-like footprint embedded in Cambrian-era rock formations has sparked considerable intrigue and debate. However, upon closer examination, this assertion conflicts with well-established scientific understanding of Earth’s biological and…
Back in 2021, a team of researchers digging around Kenya’s Turkana Basin stumbled onto something wild: a set of fossilized footprints they say are around 1.5 million years old. Scientists from Chatham University…
Let’s be clear - Christopher Columbus never set foot in what is now the United States. His four voyages (1492–1504) were mostly to the Caribbean, including islands like Hispaniola (Haiti and the Dominican…
Nestled in the humid lowlands of present-day Tabasco, Mexico, La Venta stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites of the Olmec civilization, often regarded as Mesoamerica's first great culture. Dating back…
Recent advancements in radar technology have unveiled intriguing subterranean structures beneath Egypt's Giza Plateau, sparking both excitement and skepticism within the archaeological community. Researchers from Italy and Scotland employed Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)…
The exploration community and countless fans worldwide are mourning the loss of Andrew Cross, affectionately known as the "Desert Drifter," who tragically passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 36.…
When people think about archaeology, it's easy to picture a movie scene — explorers brushing dust off ancient treasures, making history with every find. But in real life, it's way more complicated. One…
We’re only a few months into 2025, but archaeology has already delivered some jaw-dropping moments. Whether it’s ancient cities hiding beneath modern skylines or long-lost tombs finally giving up their secrets, the first…
The idea of lost civilizations sparks the imagination—and sometimes, science catches up to the stories. While legends like Atlantis and El Dorado have long stolen the spotlight, real sites with enormous historical potential…
The past is always speaking to us—it’s just waiting to be uncovered. That’s why I was incredibly moved by a recent documentary from WFSU Ecology, showcasing a dedicated team of researchers exploring underwater…
Hey there, and welcome! Ryan here, the founder of this project, and I’m incredibly excited to introduce you to what we’re building. Dinge is a movement designed to connect passionate history lovers with…