This well-preserved mummy is in the Louvre museum, and it belongs to a man who lived during the Ptolemaic period (305-30 BC).
This well-preserved mummy is in the Louvre museum, and it belongs to a man who lived during the Ptolemaic period (305-30 BC). It belongs to a grown…
Kerbstone 15: A 5,000-Year-Old Mystery Carved in Stone
Kerbstone 15, a remarkable Neolithic artifact, stands as one of the most intricate and mysterious relics of prehistoric Ireland. Located within the ancient Knowth pᴀssage tomb in…
Scientists SOLVE the mystery of ‘Cleopatra’s sister’s’ skull – as they encounter a ‘big surprise’
Nearly 100 years ago, an ancient Egyptian skeleton was found in the Octagon, a stunning eight-sided mausoleum in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus. For decades, scientists had…
A place of worship sealed up by the ancestors of Jesus has been discovered in the ancient heart of Jerusalem , frozen in time for nearly 3,000 years
A place of worship sealed up by the ancestors of Jesus has been discovered in the ancient heart of Jerusalem, frozen in time for nearly 3,000 years. Carved…
‘Once-in-a-century’ discovery is unearthed at Pompeii – and it reveals what life was like for the super-rich in the ancient Roman city
A ‘once in a century’ discovery has revealed a luxurious private bathhouse in the tragic Roman city of Pompeii. The bathhouse included a huge plunge pool, H๏τ,…
Unearthing the Mysteries: The Mill Hill Crown Attached to its Owner’s Skull
The world of archaeology is often filled with remarkable discoveries that captivate our imaginations and shed light on the remarkable achievements of our ancestors. One such extraordinary…
Ancient Thalpan petroglyphs near Chilas, Pakistan.
Ancient Thalpan petroglyphs near Chilas, Pakistan. Traveling to the tourist areas of Northern Pakistan, by road from Islamabad, one pᴀsses the town of Chilas. Just outside of…
Cave paintings of mutilated hands could be a Stone Age sign language
Palaeolithic hand stencils with missing fingers could indicate ritual mutilation or frostbite – but new research suggests they might be trying to tell us something DEEP inside…
2,500-Year-Old Skull With Gold Wreath Unearthed in Crete
A Testament to Ancient Greek Grandeur The history of Ancient Greece is rich with discoveries that bridge the past and present. Among these, the recent display of…
The lower dungeon of Warwick Castle. It’s an ‘oubliette’, where prisoners were dropped and forgotten about
The lower dungeon of Warwick Castle has a hidden room known as the ‘oubliette’ where prisoners were abandoned and left to be forgotten. The room was accessible…