Polk County Archaeology Club

Woody Vinzant: Underwater Cave Diving and Archaeology Saturday 10 AM, September 26, 2026.

Mastadon found on Peace River bank by Ken and Joel Groff. Two weeks to dig it out and two years piecing it together

Blackened bread loaf found at Roman military camp A small, blackened loaf believed to date back 2,000 years has been uncovered at the Roman site of Vindonissa in Windisch, Switzerland. It is the first example of Roman bread found in the country, preserved after being burned and sealed in the ground. - HeritageDaily - Archaeology News

Join us this morning for an incredible presentation!

Beneath the surface of the Gulf of America lies a world few have ever seen—and even fewer have explored.

Join us for “1,100 Fathoms Deep”, where centuries-old shipwrecks rest undisturbed in the dark, silent depths. From Civil War vessels to some of the deepest discoveries ever recorded, these sites offer a rare glimpse into maritime history preserved thousands of feet below.

Led by underwater archaeologist Jack Irion, this talk brings the mystery of deep-sea exploration to life through cutting-edge technology and remarkable discoveries.

Descend into the unknown. Discover what history left behind.

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍Location: Legacy Christian Church, 901 West Beacon Road, Lakeland, FL 33803
💵 Cost: Free

We’ll “sea” you there!

In the Czech Republic, a homeowner digging near an old barn foundation uncovered what looked like an ordinary rectangular rock. But archaeologists soon realized it was something very different.

The stone was actually half of a Bronze Age casting mold used to make spearheads. Carved from volcanic rock around 1350 BC, the mold would have been clamped together and filled with molten bronze to produce weapons.

Researchers say the mold shows clear signs of heavy use, meaning dozens of spearheads may have been cast from it. The stone itself likely originated hundreds of miles away in what is now northern Hungary, suggesting long distance trade networks were already active in Central Europe more than three thousand years ago.

What started as a forgotten piece of stone in a backyard turned out to be one of the best preserved Bronze Age weapon molds ever discovered in Central Europe.

📸: M. Salaš et al. (2025)

Beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico lies a world few have ever seen—and even fewer have explored...

Join us for “1,100 Fathoms Deep”, where centuries-old shipwrecks rest undisturbed in the dark, silent depths. From Civil War vessels to some of the deepest discoveries ever recorded, these sites offer a rare glimpse into maritime history preserved thousands of feet below.

Led by underwater archaeologist Jack Irion, this talk brings the mystery of deep-sea exploration to life through cutting-edge technology and remarkable discoveries.

Descend into the unknown. Discover what history left behind.

The Egyptian “Battery” That Still Holds A Charge #egypt #battery #ancient

Archaeologists reveal a massive First Temple-era dam linked to the Siloam Pool, showcasing Judah’s ancient engineering ingenuity and climate resilience.