In the secluded regions of northern Japan, a remarkable practice known as sokushinbutsu, or self-mummification, unfolded from the 1200s until the 19th century. This tradition, originating in India or China centuries earlier, involved individuals immuring themselves in underground stone chambers, awaiting their own demise while striving to achieve enlightenment. Sokushinbutsu allowed these dedicated pracтιтioners to […]

The Discovery that Challenged History In the sun-baked soil of Himera, Sicily, a remarkable discovery has rewritten our understanding of ancient Greek warfare. A 2500-year-old mᴀss grave, unearthed during a railway construction project, has yielded secrets that challenge the traditional narrative of heroic Greek citizen-soldiers. The Battle of Himera: Not What We Thought The year […]

Ancient Innovation in the Desert In the arid expanses of southern Peru, an extraordinary feat of ancient engineering continues to astound visitors and researchers alike. The Cantalloc Aqueducts, crafted by the Nasca people some 1,700 years ago, stand as a testament to human ingenuity and adaptability in the face of environmental challenges. Unraveling the Mystery […]

A Window into Mesopotamian Royalty In the sun-baked lands of modern-day Iraq, an extraordinary discovery awaited British archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley in the 1920s. As his team meticulously excavated the ancient Sumerian city-state of Ur, they unveiled a treasure trove that would captivate the world and revolutionize our understanding of early civilization. The Necropolis of […]

A Grim Discovery in Yaroslavl In September 2023, archaeologists unveiled a chilling discovery in the Russian city of Yaroslavl – a mᴀss grave containing the skeletal remains of over 300 victims. This gruesome find, first unearthed in 2005 during excavations at the ᴀssumption Church, has shed new light on the brutal Mongol invasion of 13th-century […]