One of the most striking objects in the exhibition ‘Tutankhamun: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh’, which recently opened to sell-out crowds at the Saatchi Gallery in London, is a life-sized striding statue of the king. One of a pair (its mate remains in Cairo), in many ways these statues exemplify many of our misapprehensions about Ancient […]

In the annals of ancient history, few figures command the same awe and admiration as Pharaoh Ramesses II, commonly known as King Ramses II. His reign, spanning an astonishing 66 years, stands as one of the longest and most prosperous in the storied chronicles of ancient Egypt. As the third pharaoh of the Nineteenth Dynasty, Ramses […]

Tiye was the Great Royal Wife of the ancient Egyptian equivalent to Louis XIV – AmenH๏τep III. Her son Akhenaten, was one of the biggest causes of scandal during the pharaohs’ time in Egypt. She was also a grandmother of Tutankhamun, and the sister of Ay. She was one of the most influential women of […]

One of the more mysterious symbols that has been found in carvings from the ancient world is an image that looks uncannily like a modern-day handbag. The shape appears in depictions made by the Sumerians of Iraq, in the ruins of Turkish temples, in decorations of the Maori of New Zealand and in crafts made […]

The world has long been fascinated by the enigmatic life and untimely death of the legendary Michael Jackson. From his meteoric rise to fame as the King of Pop to the controversies that surrounded him, Jackson’s story has captivated audiences across generations. Now, a recent discovery has sparked a new wave of speculation – one […]

The Tollense Valley Battlefield, located in northern Germany, stands as one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in European history. Dating back around 3,300 years, this site is considered Europe’s oldest known battlefield, offering a rare and fascinating glimpse into ancient warfare. Between 1300 and 1200 BCE, an epic clash occurred in this lush valley, where […]

In 1999, a groundbreaking archaeological discovery was made on the summit of Llullaillaco, a volcano towering over 6,000 meters above sea level in northwestern Argentina. High in the Andes Mountains, researchers uncovered the remarkably well-preserved remains of a young girl, later identified as the Inca Ice Maiden. This 15-year-old girl, who lived more than 500 […]

Nature has always been a random architect. Entering Petralona Cave, which was formed in the limestone of Katsika Hill about a million years ago, makes this very clear. The discovery of a fossilized human skull plus many other object led to the Petralona Cave being called the Parthenon of paleontology The cavern, which is known […]

The world has long been fascinated by the enigmatic life and untimely death of the legendary Michael Jackson. From his meteoric rise to fame as the King of Pop to the controversies that surrounded him, Jackson’s story has captivated audiences across generations. Now, a recent discovery has sparked a new wave of speculation – one […]