Ancient Odysseys

11/03/2024

11/03/2024

🌟 DIG INTO THE ADVENTURE
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09/03/2024

It’s Fun Fact Friday and in honor or International Women's Day, we salute the many female paleontologists and archeologists who've contributed to study and research in their fields.

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07/03/2024

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/1300-year-old-ship-burial-discovered-in-norway-180983508/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&spMailingID=49259296&spUserID=NjU5MjkyNTY0OTU5S0&spJobID=2603200188&spReportId=MjYwMzIwMDE4OAS2

The custom of burying people in their ships was believed to help provide safe passage to the afterlife

06/03/2024

An Ice Age treasure trove of Wooly and Columbian mammoths in South Dakota, The Mammoth Site has been excavated for decades.

Dig into the Adventure and become an Ice Age Explorer on this incredible, ongoing paleontology dig.

www.ancientodysseys.com/themammothsite

05/03/2024

You can join a REAL mammoth dig in South Dakota this June and July!

🦣 No experience required and bragging rights are guaranteed
🦣 Availability is limited, so book today!

www.ancientodysseys.com/themammothsite

Join a paleontology dig on your next vacation and dig up mammoths at The Mammoth Site in South Dakota

04/03/2024

NEW LOWER PRICE!

🦘Book now to join an exclusive, small group paleontology excavation unearthing gigantic Ice Age marsupials in Australia.

🤯 Excavate the remains of the ferocious, gigantic Diprotodon, an extinct marsupial animal that is the ancestor of the wombat! You’ll get the full experience of life as an Australian paleontologist, staying in rustic accommodations at a real Australian station.

The itinerary also includes time in the fossil prep lab, trips to search for opals, and a stay at the luxury lodge in Eromanga.

⚒️ All participants who are involved make a difference in so many ways! By joining this dig, your efforts will add to our understanding of life in Ice Age Australia. And, your fees are indispensable for funding continuing paleontological work at this location.

This dig is limited to only 6 people and is run in partnership with Australian Geographic Magazine. Reserve your space today! https://www.ancientodysseys.com/paleontologydigaustralia












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01/03/2024

It’s Fun Fact Friday!

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29/02/2024

🌄 Why is the Karoo a Global Paleontological Marvel?

The Karoo Basin, located in South Africa, is one of the world's most remarkable paleontological sites. Its extensive and nearly unbroken sedimentary record spans about 120 million years, from the late Carboniferous period through to the early Jurassic. This makes the Karoo an invaluable source of scientific knowledge about a vast and critical span of Earth's history. It's a window into a time when South Africa was part of the vast supercontinent Pangaea.

The Karoo Basin is renowned for its fossilized remains of a diverse array of animals, particularly therapsids, a group of mammal-like reptiles. These creatures are crucial in studying the evolution from reptiles to mammals.

The fossils found here include the ancestors of mammals, dinosaurs, and other reptiles, offering insights into the evolution of these major groups.

The basin also provides evidence of how life rebounded and ecosystems reestablished themselves after the Permian mass extinction, showcasing the resilience and adaptability of life!

🤯 Does this sound interesting to you?
Join us in uncovering the secrets of the Karoo in the Time Rewind Tour and witness the story of life's resilience and transformation.

🔗 More details and book at: https://www.ancientodysseys.com/southafricafossildig

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28/02/2024

https://www.nbcnews.com/science/science-news/45000-year-old-pit-bones-reveals-earliest-human-ancestors-rcna136265?cid=sm_npd_nn_fb_ma&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1htA_16o5i3yVeMOyWgiIKkncKsElXa61aB5u65IJFlNuWYK4fMS-Sc0Q&_branch_match_id=530832386748686308&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz0tKzkstL9ZLLCjQy8nMy9bPdIwsDUjyK%2FZ3T7JPS0rOyUyx9Sx3DDLMKHGMNzTLN800rgxL9fWvDE%2FP9PTOzkv2LnbNiUg0M0x0Mi01M%2FX0csvxKw2P9DZJ8w3WDU42CAQAK5NsAmkAAAA%3D

Researchers say human and animal bones found alongside basic tools could reshape how scientists understand the time when both humans and Neanderthals walked the European continent.

27/02/2024

🌍 Join the Adventure: Rewind Time Fossil Finding Odyssey in the Karoo!

🦖 Embark on a journey unlike any other with Ancient Odysseys! We're excited to announce our exclusive "Rewind Time Fossil Finding Odyssey" in the breathtaking Karoo of South Africa. This is your chance to work side by side with world-renowned palaeontologists and explore the ancient world like never before!

🔗 More details and book at: https://www.ancientodysseys.com/southafricafossildig

🔍 What Awaits You:
• Travel back 420 million years to unearth Devonian fish and early tetrapods.
• Get hands-on with the fossils of therapsids, witnessing the transition from reptiles to mammals.
• The Karoo, a treasure trove of palaeontology, offers an unbroken record of life from the Permian to the Jurassic period.

🌟 Meet Your Guides:
• Bruce Rubidge: Discover the fossil record of the Karoo with one of South Africa’s preeminent experts.
• Julien Benoit: Delve into the world of fossil mammals with state-of-the-art X-ray imaging.
• Rob Gess: Explore Devonian ecosystems and early vertebrates with South Africa's leading researcher.

📅 Tour Highlights:
• Start at The Evolutionary Studies Institute, WITS University.
• Exclusive tours of the Valley of Desolation and private fossil collections.
• Hands-on fossil-finding at Waterloo Farm and more.

🌄 Beyond Fossils:
• A safari experience at the Amakhala Private Game Reserve.
• Cultural and scenic wonders in Cape Town, including Table Mountain and Malay cooking lessons.

💎 A Journey of Discovery: This tour is a leap into deep time, where every fossil tells a story. Contribute to vital research and experience the thrill of discovery.

🌟 Book Now: Spots are limited for this once-in-a-lifetime expedition from Oct 1-15, 2024. Starting at $8,599 per person. Join us as we rewind time and uncover the secrets of the ancient world.

🔗 More details and book at: https://www.ancientodysseys.com/southafricafossildig

26/02/2024

Read about the tools use to find and date discoveries

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New advances in technology benefit the discovery and identification of the oldest artifacts and features in archaeology.

23/02/2024

It’s Fun Fact Friday!

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22/02/2024

Dream of digging dinosaurs? Make your dreams come true and join the Triceratops Gulch Project. Work alongside museum staff to excavate fossilized dinosaurs, turtles, crocodilians and more in southeastern Wyoming. www.ancientodysseys.com/triceratopsgulch

21/02/2024

FOUND: Triceratops tooth and there's bound to be more where that came from! Go on a dinosaur dig this summer with the Triceratops Gulch Project in Wyoming.
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20/02/2024

It’s a serrated dinosaur tooth! Fossil finds are exciting whether you're a seasoned paleontologist or a lucky dig participant! Join a dinosaur dig this year with Triceratops Gulch Project. www.ancientodysseys.com/triceratopsgulch

19/02/2024

This online symposium celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the discovery of Lucy looks incredible! It's free to attend with registration. The list of speakers is 🤯
April 6, 2024

This year, ASU's Institute of Human Origins is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the fossil skeleton “Lucy” — one of the most significant anthropological findings of our time. The discovery of Lucy's species—Australopithecus afarensis—had a major impact on the science of...

19/02/2024

Even MORE digs to choose from. Read on to find out how to book.

From dinosaur and megafauna digs in Australia to one-day fossil digs in the US, dig into the adventure in 2024! Australian Age of Dinosaurs Winton, Queensland The Australian Age of Dinosaurs is in an area of Queensland bursting with dinosaurs. All these new discoveries require fossil preparation and...

19/02/2024

Keep your eyes out for a truly once-in-a-lifetime dig expedition coming your way soon!
Plan to Dig into the Adventure in September 2024 with Ancient Odysseys!

16/02/2024

It’s Fun Fact Friday!

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15/02/2024

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/zapotec-underworld-entrance-mexico-180982552/?utm_source=smithsoniandaily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=editorial&spMailingID=48547543&spUserID=NjU5MjkyNTY0OTU5S0&spJobID=2520003238&spReportId=MjUyMDAwMzIzOAS2

New scans of the site have confirmed the existence of an "underground labyrinth"

14/02/2024

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13/02/2024

https://www.sci.news/archaeology/ancient-garden-urbanism-amazonian-ecuador-12622.html

In a new paper, CNSR archaeologist Stéphen Rostain and his colleagues described evidence of such an agrarian Amazonian culture that began more than 2,000 years ago.

12/02/2024

We are pleased to feature some of the incredible paleontology and archaeology dig vacations available for 2024.
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Kick off the New Year by planning to join one of these Bucket List-worthy paleontology and archaeology expeditions for citizen scientists! Dig into the Adventure in 2024!

09/02/2024

It’s Fun Fact Friday!
This footprint is from the Dinosaur Stampede in Queensland, Australia
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09/02/2024

An opalised fossil was discovered at Lightning Ridge in 1916, here's a letter from the Australian Museum to the London Museum asking for advice with a myster...

08/02/2024

Looking for a vacation you'll never forget?

Ancient Odysseys is offering an exclusive archaeology dig vacation in Ireland.

You've never seen Ireland like this!

Dig into the adventure at the royal settlement of Caherconnell in western Ireland.

Find out more:
www.ancientodysseys.com/archaeologydigireland

08/02/2024

Read the blog about archaeological finds made by "mistake."

https://www.ancientodysseys.com/post/incredible-archaeological-finds-made-by-amateurs

Archaeological discoveries aren’t always made by professionals, and a surprising number are found by someone who has simply stumbled upon something. New discoveries are made by amateurs every year, as metal detectorists, shepherds and keen-eyed children happen upon finds. Here are some our favorit...

07/02/2024

Join archaeologists from the University of Galway to help resurrect the past by excavating an ancient royal ringfort at Caherconnell in Ireland.

By joining this archaeology dig, you will help uncover enchanting and sometimes mysterious artifacts from the past...and that's part of the fun!

www.ancientodysseys.com/archaeologydigireland

06/02/2024

https://www.genus.africa/explore-article/from-ancient-apothecary-to-modern-medicine/?fbclid=IwAR0TAXJksWT_1MuLYEYL6odfYB1Mh8giQhKjpRat-ddDS3ePAB9ut6ASwpo

How our early ancestors shaped our medicine use today. Throughout history, humanity has used nature’s pharmacy for healing. In exploring nature as a source of shelter and food, early humans fortuitously discovered the therapeutic properties of plants, with many of today’s drugs having their root...