Astonishing artifacts: A glimpse into how people lived in the past

The meaning of the three-faced Corleck Head has puzzled experts for centuries.

Visigoth women may have worn eagle-shaped pins as a symbol of power.

The ancient Romans had a soft spot for physical comedy (aka fart jokes), as exemplified by a bronze figurine of a comic actor.

The unique map depicts patterns of stars in the night sky, but its meaning is debated.

This silver bull figurine posing in a human-like manner may have been buried in a ritual to mark a temple boundary 5,000 years ago.

Two cylindrical clay sculptures may represent dancers who performed at a funeral 1,500 years ago.

This extremely detailed depiction of insects holds clues to the natural world of the ancient Minoans.

Statues of the Mesopotamian demon Pazuzu are often found at archaeological sites, and his cultural relevance is seen in recent comparisons to creepy-looking Labubu dolls.

This unique disk-shaped bowl, found in a 5,000-year-old Egyptian tomb, has puzzled archaeologists for nearly a century.

Two brooches from Denmark are unique examples of Viking Age goldwork that includes Christian and Norse designs.