Kudurru Stones

Summary Introduction to Kudurru Stones At the crossroads of ancient civilizations, the Kudurru Stones mark a pivotal heritage of Mesopotamian society. They are not just markers of…

Leonidas

Leonidas King of Sparta In Power 489–480 BC Born c. 540 BC Sparta Died 480 BC Thermopylae Nationality Greek Royal House Agiad Religion Greek Polytheism Leonidas is…

Persepolis: What To Know About Visiting The Greatest City Of The Persian Empire

The ancient Persian capital city of Persepolis is the stuff of legends. It was founded by Darius I in 518 BC and is now perhaps the most…

The Prehistoric Paintings of the Pachmarhi Hills

Introduction   Dr. Meenakshi Dubey Pathak  © Dr. Meenakshi Dubey Pathak This is an account written and translated by Dr. Meenakshi Dubey Pathak, freelance artist and researcher…

Translations of the Vulture Stele and the Eannatum Boulder

The Vulture Stele.Before giving a translation of the Vulture Stele, it is a good idea to begin with a translation of the “Eannatum Boulder.” It serves as…

Face Reconstruction of Ramses II, Based on the Pharoah’s Mummy

Artificial Intelligence reconstruction of what Pharaoh Ramses II may have looked like (1,303 – 1,213 BC).   Ramesses II also known as Ramesses the Great, was the…

Gaelic Folklore (29): Gallic Bloodrites

Gallic Blood Rites: Pleasing the Gods, Terrifying the enemy. Excavations of sanctuaries in northern France support ancient literary accounts of Violent Gallic rituals: “When their enemies fall…

Discoverers of Killingholme Treasure Hoard Strike it Rich

Old bottle caps and rusty nails aren’t the only things metal detectorists can find. Sometimes amateur treasure hunters make a big haul. Such was the case with…

The Face of Harakmbut

REGISTER By Derek Olson Hidden away deep in the Peruvian Amazon is an ancient secret that would shock any unsuspecting explorers traversing through the dense rainforest… a…

The construction of the ancient Egyptian pyramids could have been carried out using sound technology

When we think of sound, we usually think of music or atmosphere, when in fact, according to ancient Tibetan history, we should immediately think of it as…