Shoes and seduction in antiquity. From courtesans’ sandals with the words “Follow me” to colorful ankle boots
In the classical world, the shape of footwear was often a typical connotation of very specific social categories. The spiked caligae, for example, were mainly used by…
The Enigmatic Tollund Man: Unraveling a 2,400-Year-Old Murder Mystery
A Serendipitous Discovery In 1950, a team of Danish peat cutters stumbled upon a remarkable find in the bogs outside Silkeborg, Denmark – the remarkably preserved remains…
Latest Findings Disprove Roman Mᴀssacre Allegation at Maiden Castle, Britain’s Legendary ‘War Cemetery
A groundbreaking archaeological study has revealed surprising new insights about one of Britain’s most famous ancient sites, challenging long-held beliefs about its dramatic past and offering a…
The Remarkable Mummy of Queen Nodjmet: A Window into Ancient Egyptian Embalming Artistry
A Royal Legacy Preserved In the dimly lit halls of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the mummy of Queen Nodjmet stands as a testament to the extraordinary…
Disk of Mictlāntēcutli: A Glimpse into Aztec Cosmology
Introduction In 1963, archaeologists discovered a remarkable artifact known as the “Disk of Death” at the foot of the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, a prominent…
Exploring the Lajia Ruins: “China’s Pompeii” and a 4,000-Year-Old Tragedy
Lajia – The Remains of a Historical Catastrophe Known as “China’s Pompeii,” Lajia is one of the most significant archaeological sites in Qinghai Province. It preserves evidence…
The Sophistication of Ancient Egyptians: The Mystery of the Hathor Temple Relief and Ancient Lighting Technology
Introduction The renowned relief from the Temple of Hathor in Dendera, Egypt, is one of the most intriguing artifacts for researchers. Dating back to approximately 305–30 BCE,…
No Aesthetics in Prosthetics?
When thinking of the word “disabled” or more specifically “prosthetic,” usually one of the two following images pops into your head. Labels like these make it very…
Cradle of the King of Rome: A Masterpiece of Napoleonic Grandeur
1. The Historical Context of the King of Rome’s Birth On March 20, 1811, Napoleon Bonaparte and his second wife, Marie Louise of Austria, celebrated the birth…
Extraordinarily large ‘creature’ has been discovered! Only the skull is human-sized
The giant creature lived in a superocean about 246 million years ago. The fossil of the giant animal was first discovered in 1998 in a mountainous area…