How does the ‘Antikythera Mechanism’ work?
The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient Greek hand-powered orrery, described as the oldest example of an analogue computer used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses decades in…
The “Baghdad Battery” is a 2000 year old artefact found in 1936.
Longstanding beliefs about ancient technological and medical knowledge were placed under scrutiny when Paul T. Keyser’s published an article in the 1990s challenging the conventional narrative of…
This Is Not A Huge Carpet But The World’s Largest Mosaic Unearthed In Turkey
The world’s largest intact mosaic opened to the public on 2019 in Antakya, Turkey, as part of the newly built Antakya Museum H๏τel. The 1,300-year-old, 9,000-square-foot mosaic…
American Ninja (1985)
American Ninja (1985) American Ninja (1985) is an action film directed by Sam Firstenberg. It stars Michael Dudikoff as Joe Armstrong, a U.S. Army soldier who becomes involved in a battle against a group of ninjas. The film is known for its martial arts sequences and is part of the 1980s action genre that […]
Jade burial suit: 2,000-year-old ‘immortality’ armor worn by Chinese royalty
Ancient civilizations put tremendous effort and resources into preparing for the afterlife, particularly those of power and wealth. Anyone with cursory knowledge of ancient Egypt is aware that…
Freddy vs. Jason Official Trailer
Freddy vs. Jason Official Trailer Freddy vs. Jason is a 2003 American slasher film directed by Ronny Yu and written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. It is a crossover between the A Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th franchises, being the eighth installment in the former and the eleventh in the latter. […]
Perfectly preserved Roman mosaic floor dating back to the 3rd Century AD is unearthed in an Italian vineyard
A stunningly well preserved Roman mosaic floor dating back to the 3rd century AD has been discovered hidden under the soil of a vineyard in Italy. The floor,…
A Roman mosaic dating back to the 3rd century AD, unearthed in London.
A stunning Roman mosaic featuring colourful flowers and geometric patterns has been discovered near the Shard, archaeologists have revealed. The mosaic, which is the largest of its kind…
Was the camp bed first invented for King Tutankhamun? Archaeologists reveal 3,300-year-old frame has sophisticated folding mechanism making it easier to transport
He was one of the most famous pharaohs who ruled Egypt more than 3,300 years ago. And now a new study suggests that Tutankhamun, who was known as the…