In PH๏τos: The Weirdest Mummies of the World
Mummies of the world are some of the most powerful images of ancient history. Practiced by some cultures even today, the act of wrapping a body in…
The bones of over 4,000 Capuchin friars are on display in a church in Rome
One of the most unusual churches in the world is Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini, also known as Our Lady of the Conception of the Capuchins….
The Exhumed Guanajuato Mummies Whose Faces Scream In Terror
When cemetery workers in Guanajuato, Mexico, disinterred some corpses in the 1850s, they were shocked by what they saw. Before them were perfectly preserved mummies of all…
10 Incredible Ancient World Discoveries That Have Us Rethinking History
Even though new technology and advanced research have made the ancient past more accessible than ever, countless groundbreaking discoveries have yet to be made. These ten archeological discoveries not…
Khufu Ship Mystery Continues 65 Years after Discovery Under Great Pyramid
The enduring mystery of the Khufu ship was back in the news. It’s not every day that an ancient-world creation gets a shout out from Google. But…
Ancient Giant Skeleton Discovered In Krabi Cave Confirms Legend Of The Nagas – Or Perhaps Not
Scientists have discovered an ancient giant skeleton and huge snake bones. It’s an extraordinary discovery, and if it’s genuine it offers evidence giants roamed the Earth in…
Unveiling the Scavenger’s Daughter: A Lesser-Known Medieval Torture Device
A Dark Chapter in Medieval History In the shadowy corners of medieval Europe, a myriad of torture devices were conceived to extract confessions and punish the accused….
Unearthing Medieval Mysteries: The Knight with the Elongated Skull at Notre Dame
A Surprising Discovery Beneath Paris’s Iconic Cathedral Recent excavations at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris have unveiled a remarkable find, shedding new light on the hidden history…
The Golden Smile of Ancient Philippines: Unveiling the Mystery of the Bolinao Skull
A Glittering Discovery in Coastal Bolinao In the picturesque coastal town of Bolinao, Philippines, archaeologists unearthed a treasure that would rewrite our understanding of ancient Filipino culture….
The Gruesome Tale of the Battle of Visby: Unearthed Skull with Three Arrow Wounds Reveals Brutal Medieval Conflict
The island of Gotland, situated in the Baltic Sea off the Swedish coast, held a crucial position in the intricate network of trade routes connecting Europe and…