Roman Arch in the remains of the ancient site of Pergamon, Turkey.
Ruins of Rozafa Castle and fortress , St. Stephan Church, Shkoder , Albania. surrounded by the Buna and Drin rivers. oldest and most historic town, as well…
Royal treasures hidden since World War II recovered from cathedral
Historical treasures hidden for decades have been uncovered in the crypts of a cathedral, with items including burial crowns and insignia belonging to Medieval European rulers. The…
A 2,000-year-old electric battery
The discovery of the Parthian Battery near Baghdad in 1936 has intrigued scholars and historians alike, offering a glimpse into the possibility of ancient electrical experimentation. Estimated…
Cosquer: the Prehistoric Cave Under the Sea
The Cosquer Cave, located in Cap Morgiou near Marseille, France, lies approximately 37 meters (121 feet) underwater, with its entrance submerged as well. This intriguing underwater setting…
Villa Romana del Casale: An Archiectural Gem
Prepare to be mesmerized by the breathtaking mosaic of the Great Hunt, nestled within the opulent Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina, Sicily—a true testament to…
154 W. Superior Street, Chicago. Built 1888.
A survivor house In Chicago, built In 1888 Once a part of a series of row houses that were completed soon after the Great Chicago Fire of…
In late 12th Century AD, King Jayavarman VII initiated the building of Ta Prohm, situated near Angkor Wat – Cambodia
In late 12th Century AD, King Jayavarman VII initiated the building of Ta Prohm, situated near Angkor Wat – Cambodia Within this temple complex, there is a…
“Church Bar” or “Contraband Bar” from Atocha 1622 Shipwreck
Gold “Finger (“church”) or Contraband bar #82A-9, 664 grams, stamped with fineness XXIII: (2350/2400) and weight of approx. 622gm (20 oz). The size is 5 1/4″ x…
The floor of St. John’s Co-Cathedral, in Malta, is composed of nearly 400 tombstones of Knights and officers of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Malta. The floor consists of 400 graves of the Knights of Malta decorated in polychrome marbles with the knights’ emblem. Inside…
Patent Exposed: The Flying Saucer of Nikola Tesla
Tesla’s flying disk In 1911, Nikola Tesla told the New York Herald that he was working on a “flying” anti-gravity machine. “My flying machine will have neither…