Royal Galley of Battle of Lepanto in Barcelona
This is a copy of Real, made in Barcelona. The original was a Spanish galley and the flagship of Don Juan of Austria in the Battle of…
The REAL face of King Tut: Pharaoh had girlish hips, a club foot and buck teeth according to ‘virtual autopsy’ that also revealed his parents were brother and sister
With strong features cast in burnished gold, Tutankhamun’s burial mask projects an image of majestic beauty and royal power. But in the flesh, King Tut had buck…
Murder Holes, Machicolations, and Other Medieval Warfare Facts
The Middle Ages saw major technological, cultural, and social developments, which in turn led to major transformations in the nature of warfare and military tactics. Advances in…
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…