A Glimpse into Song Dynasty Economics In November 2023, construction workers in China’s Shaanxi province stumbled upon an extraordinary archaeological find – a mᴀssive hoard of over 100,000 ancient coins dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). This remarkable discovery has opened a window into China’s rich monetary history and the economic complexities of […]

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The ancient pyramids have long been a source of fascination for those intrigued by the mysteries of forgotten history and advanced ancient civilizations. These monumental structures, once believed to be mere tombs, are now being reevaluated as evidence suggests a different purpose. The Puzzling Construction of the Pyramids The Precision of the King’s Chamber The […]

A 700-Year-Old Engineering Marvel Defies Time In the heart of Dagestan’s Tabasaran region, near the quaint village of Gulli (also known as Juli), stands a testament to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. This wooden bridge, shrouded in mystery and local legend, has captured the imagination of residents and historians alike for generations. The Bridge That […]

A Unique Birth and Unusual Physique Born on May 12, 1868, in Tennessee, USA, Josephine Myrtle Corbin came into the world with a rare condition that would shape her entire life. Unlike her seven siblings, Josephine was born with four legs, a result of dipygus syndrome. This condition caused her body axis to split during […]

Unearthing a Historical Marvel In the rich tapestry of Roman military history, few discoveries hold as much significance as the intact Roman legionary shield found at the ancient city of Dura-Europos. Discovered in the 1930s, this remarkable artifact is the only complete Roman legionary shield known to exist, dating back to the early 3rd century […]

A Glittering Discovery in Coastal Bolinao In the picturesque coastal town of Bolinao, Philippines, archaeologists unearthed a treasure that would rewrite our understanding of ancient Filipino culture. The Bolinao Skull, discovered alongside 67 other skulls and Ming Dynasty ceramics, dates back to the 14th or 15th century AD. But what makes this particular skull stand […]

Recent archaeological studies centered on the Viking era in Scandinavia have unearthed a plethora of permanent bodily modifications, illuminating the methods through which ancient societies communicated and expressed social idenтιтies. The skull of a female individual in grave 192 from Havor, located in Hablingbo parish, Gotland, shows signs of deliberate modification. Credit: SHM/Johnny Karlsson 2008-11-05 […]

In the remote Isalo Mᴀssif in southern Madagascar, at a site called Teniky, an international team of researchers has uncovered a unique rock-cut architectural complex that has no known parallels on the island or the nearby East African coast. This discovery has prompted speculation about possible links to ancient Zoroastrian communities and long-distance migration and […]