In January 1943, a brick “hive” was built around Michelangelo’s David to protect it from incendiary bombs.
Two and a half years later, preservationist Deane Keller wrote to his wife, “The bright spot yesterday was seeing Michelangelo’s David at length divested of its air raid protection. It was dusty and dirty but it was a great thrill.”
Discovery Location: Windeby Bog, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, 1952 In 1952, a significant archaeological discovery was made at Windeby Bog in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Researchers uncovered the remains of a…
Introduction The Gold Head of Zeus-Ammon is a remarkable artifact that embodies the fusion of Greek and Egyptian religious traditions. This masterpiece represents Zeus-Ammon, a syncretic deity…
A Testament in Alabaster Nestled within the North Choir Aisle of Wells Cathedral, Somerset, stands a striking relic of medieval history—the alabaster effigy of Bishop Ralph of…
The Mystery: Alien Mummies in Nazca In recent years, several alien-looking mummies discovered in the Nazca region of Peru have made headlines worldwide. With elongated skulls, strange…
The discovery of the Amesbury Archer’s tomb near Stonehenge in 2002 is one of the most significant archaeological finds in Europe. Dating back over 4,000 years, this…
A Medieval Wonder in Old Town For more than six centuries, Prague’s Astronomical Clock has stood as a beacon of human ingenuity and artistic mastery. Towering over…