Rediscovering Ancient Majesty: The 2,700-Year-Old Winged Lamᴀssu Unearthed in Iraq
In a remarkable archaeological breakthrough, a colossal 2,700-year-old winged Lamᴀssu sculpture has been unearthed in northern Iraq. Found at the site of the ancient city of Khorsabad,…
The Forgotten Scents of Ancient Egypt: Exploring the Aromas of Mummified Bodies
The ancient practice of mummification has long fascinated historians and archaeologists, revealing much about Egypt’s culture, beliefs, and rituals. But what if we could experience mummification beyond…
Charlemagne’s Throne in Aachen: A Monument to Medieval Power and Unity
Charlemagne’s Throne, a simple yet profound artifact housed in the Palatine Chapel of Aachen Cathedral, stands as a lasting symbol of medieval European power and unity. Constructed…
Preserved in Sand and Salt: How a Tiny Infant Mummy Bridges 3,000 Years of History Along the Silk Road
The Tarim Basin in present-day China is a land of mysteries, where the sands of time have preserved traces of ancient lives. Among its many astonishing discoveries,…
Wadi al-Hitan: A UNESCO Site Where Whales Tell Evolution’s Story
Egypt is synonymous with towering pyramids, enigmatic pharaohs, and ancient treasures. Yet, beyond the marvels of human civilization lies a treasure trove even older—hidden deep in the…
2,800-Year-Old Sarcophagus Found: Insights into Ancient Egypt’s Royal Court
The discovery of ancient artifacts offers a glimpse into the past, and few finds are as exciting as the recent unearthing of a 2,800-year-old sarcophagus in Luxor,…
Scientists Digitally Reconstruct the Face of the Enigmatic ‘Gilded Lady’ Mummy, Revealing Her Look 1,500 Years Later
In an extraordinary feat of modern science, researchers have digitally reconstructed the face of a mysterious Egyptian mummy known as the “Gilded Lady.” This captivating individual lived…
What Happened to This 18th-Century Mansion? The Tragic History of Downhill House
Standing tall against the winds of time, Downhill House is a captivating blend of grandeur and decay. Nestled along Northern Ireland’s picturesque coast, this 18th-century mansion was…
Unfinished Eye, Unending Debate: The Global Tug-of-War Over Neferтιтi’s Bust
The bust of Neferтιтi, an unparalleled masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art, has captivated the world since its discovery in 1912. Unearthed in the ruins of Tell el-Amarna,…
Rujm el-Hiri Mystery: Golan’s Stone Circle May Not Be an Astronomical Observatory After All
Rujm el-Hiri, the enigmatic “Stonehenge of the East,” has long captivated historians and archaeologists with its colossal basalt stone circles and mysterious central burial mound. Nestled in…