The myth of the Riace Bronzes and their sensuality
The Riace Bronzes are, rightly, a source of pride for Calabria as a whole. Their discovery, which occurred on August 16, 1972, is due to the Roman…
Analysis Shows Children were Given Drugs and Alcohol before Ritual Sacrifice 500 Years Ago
The remarkably preserved mummified remains of three children were found on the summit of Volcan Llullaillaco in Argentina over a decade ago. The ‘Maiden’ was 13 years…
Ancient Peruvian Mummy Surprises Researchers with Antibiotic-Resistant Genes
A mummy uncovered at the ancient site of Cusco in Peru has surprised scientists with what was contained in its gut. Genes linked to antibiotic resistance have…
400-Year-Old Child’s Remains Found in Locked “Vampire” Grave in Poland
In the village of Pień, Poland, archaeologists have made a chilling discovery – the 400-year-old remains of a child, believed to be a boy around six or…
Mummy of Pharaoh Ramesses II Issued a Pᴀssport to Travel to France
Ramesses II is often called one the greatest pharaohs of ancient Egypt. He reigned for over 60 years and accomplished much during his lifetime. His achievements were…
17th Century Mummified Bishop Found with Fetus in his Coffin to be Reinterred
The mummified remains of a 17 th century bishop will be laid to rest once again at Lund Cathedral, Sweden, following 15 months of scientific study on his remains. …
Ancient Roman Funerary Complex Discovered Beneath Modern Rome Streets
In a remarkable archaeological find, a funerary complex dating back to the period between the first century BCE and CE 100 has been discovered during a survey…
Toghrol Historical Tower in Iran’s Rey
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Toqrol tower is located east of the Ibn Babuye mausoleum in the city of Rey. This cylindrical tower in brick, mortar and cement…
Earthquake in Ecuador Reveals Bizarre Burial of a Mummy in a Jar with a Little Mouse
On August 5, 1949, an earthquake struck the small town of Guano in Ecuador, causing buildings to crack open and crumble. The disaster led to the strange…
Dying to Live Forever: The Reasons behind Self-Mummification
Sunada Tetsu (1768-1829) was arguably the most famous individual who successfully mummified himself. Early in life, he was not religiously inclined. He loved a prosтιтute in Akagawa, Tsuruoka’s pleasure…