Unearthing Secrets: Archaeological Finds That Rewrote History

In the Caribbean, scientists have long believed that the Tyo people were the first inhabitants of the Greater Anti, and they were roaming the aisles long before Columbus discovered this place. A recent discovery showed that there were other people living there, called the archaic people, who were known for being good at using stone tools and polished tools such as hammers and axes. They are now looking for a similar archaeological site to find out more about these people.

Another curious settlement was found near Florida, which was pre-colombian and had a focus on fashion rather than crafting using stone tools. The locals would produce beads from the shells of marine creatures, which were not only intended for fashion but also an important social instrument. Archaeologists have discovered whole cities, such as the lost city of Tena in 2018 and the earliest examples of human-made art in the cave of Alira in Northern Spain.

In England, Terry Herbert, a member of the Block Witch Research and Metal Detecting Club, discovered the largest horde of Anglo-Saxon gold and silver metal work ever found. He discovered 11 lbs of gold, 3 lbs of silver, and about 3500 pieces of jewelry in the Staffer Horde, which is now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Another piece of art recently found in a cave was a painted shell, which scientists believe were collected by Neanderthals.

In 2004, Robert Muckle, an archaeology professor, heard about a peculiar site hidden in the NorthShore mountains of British Columbia. A thorough excavation that took 14 years to complete revealed something different: it was a long lost Japanese settlement. The archaeologists found around 1,000 items such as white and blue rice bowls, teapots, pocket watches, sake bottles, and buttons. The ceramics were not well preserved, and only hundreds of fragments were discovered.

In 2004, Robert Muckle discovered traces of the best-loved food dating back to around 2,000 BCE in Sicily. This food was not pizza or pasta but olive oil. Researchers from Egypt discovered cheese in ancient pottery dating back to the 13th century BC, which was estimated to be over 3,000 years old and bacteria-ridden. Scientists concluded that ancient people cooked bread with a mixture of cow's milk and sheep or goat's milk.

Bread is another food that has been inseparable from almost any culture and different people have had their own types of bread. A group of archaeologists found some bread that was over 14,000 years old, 14,400 years old, which is strange because people back then weren't familiar with agriculture.

Shifting focus to culinary history, ancient pottery inspection in Sicily unearthed traces of beloved foods dating back to 2,000 BCE. Contrary to expectations, it wasn't pizza or pasta but olive oil, showcasing the enduring popularity of this culinary staple. In Egypt, researchers found a lumpy substance in ancient pottery, unveiling a 3,000-year-old cheese cooked with a mix of cow's milk and sheep or goat's milk.

The exploration of ancient food concludes with a surprising find – 14,400-year-old bread. Discovered by archaeologists, this bread predates the age of agriculture by 4,000 years, challenging previous notions about the timeline of bread-making in human history.

The journey wraps up with a bonus fact about The Beatles. In 1966, a fan's recording of their live performance of "Paperback Writer" on the TV program Top of the Pops, originally thought to be lost, was rediscovered in 2019. This unexpected find adds a modern touch to the rich tapestry of historical discoveries.

the archaeological odyssey spans across the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond, unraveling the mysteries of ancient civilizations, art, treasures, culinary traditions, and even modern cultural phenomena. Each discovery contributes to a deeper understanding of human history and the fascinating stories embedded in our past.

In conclusion, the Tyo people, archaic people, and other people have made significant discoveries in various aspects of history. While fashion, houses, and technologies have changed over time, food remains a fundamental aspect of human culture. By studying ancient pottery and food, scientists can better understand the rich history and cultural practices of these societies.