Tag: Otzi

5,800-years-old World’s Oldest Snowshoe discovered in Italian Alps

Doug Williams

Italian Alps have once again astonished the archaeologists when it revealed world’s oldest snowshoes near the border with Austria. The artifact is believed to be…

Here is some help on making fire: Polypore fungi in primitive fire making

Paul Pinkerton

Five thousand, three hundred years ago Ötzi, also known as the Ice Man, died at 10,500 feet in the Ötztal Alps, which divides Italy and…

Need help making fire? Polypore Fungi in Primitive Fire Making

Paul Pinkerton

Five thousand, three hundred years ago Ötzi, also known as the Ice Man, died at 10,500 feet in the Ötztal Alps, which divides Italy and…

Otzi the Iceman: His clothing reveals stylish secrets of the leather-loving ancient man

Doug Williams

Ever since it was first discovered more than twenty-five years ago that Otzi the iceman has gained a status of a celebrity amongst archaeologists and tourists…