Sandstone rock with carved tombs of persian kings in Necropolis, Iran.
The Tomb of Xerxes I, Naqsh-e Rustam, Iran. Xerxes I, called Xerxes the Great was king of Persia from 486 to 465 BC and he was the…
Syphilis originated in the Americas, ancient DNA shows, but European colonialism spread it widely
The outbreak of a mysterious disease ravaged Europe in the late 15th century, shortly after Christopher Columbus and his crew returned from the Americas. Experts have debated for centuries…
The Ridiculous History of the Chasтιтy Belt
Chasтιтy belts — devices that were reportedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to prevent Sєxual intercourse — are often referenced in popular culture as an…
Chasтιтy belts — devices that were reportedly worn by women in the Middle Ages to prevent Sєxual intercourse — are often referenced in popular culture as an…
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…