The Secrets of The Bog Bodies at Windover Pond
During the construction of a new housing estate on a marsh in Windover, Florida, an ancient burial ground was accidentally discovered. It quickly became one of North…
Sweet Dreams (1892): Sculptor Antonio Frilli
Sweet Dreams (1892) Introduction Antonio Frilli, an eminent Italian sculptor of the late 19th century, is celebrated for his exquisite marble creations that captured the imagination of…
Incredible 4,800 year old fossil of a mother cradling and looking lovingly down at her baby found in Taiwan
It is a fitting discovery as Mother’s Day approaches. Archaeologists have uncovered the ancient remains of a young mother and an infant child locked in a 4,800-year-old…
India and its Art
The text below is the excerpt from the book Art of India, written by Vincent A. Smith, published by Parkstone International. In discussing Indian studies I am forced to acknowledge…
Hundreds of Mummies Found Near the Tomb of Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun
A team of archaeologists in Saqqara recently the pyramid of Queen Neith — who they didn’t even know existed until now. Zahi HawᴀssSaqqara has been the scene…
The two-headed mummy that stirred panic in Ottoman palace
Two-headed Egyptian mummy in the Topkapı Palace Museum (L) and the mummy of child in Istanbul’s Archaeological Museum (R), where five more mummies can also be found….
Echoes of Empire: The Lost Amphitheater of the Gorge
Tucked deep within a dramatic gorge framed by soaring cliffs and wild Mediterranean flora, this grand amphitheater emerges like a vision from antiquity—its silhouette harmonizing with the…
Ancient Enigma Revealed: Discovery of Intact 700-Year-Old Chinese Mummy.
In a remarkable archaeological discovery, the perfectly preserved mummy of a mysterious woman from the Ming Dynasty has been unearthed in Tai Zhou, Jiangsu Province, China. This…
Ancient 4,000-year-old tomb with mysterious wooden statues inside painted coffins discovered by archaeologists in Egypt
AN ancient 4,000-year-old tomb with mysterious wooden statues has been unearthed in Egypt. The fascinating discovery revealed a chamber with two wooden coffins one placed inside the…
Pre-Dynastic Mummies: The Gebelein Man “Ginger”
The Gebelein Man (British Museum. EA32751), also known informally as “Ginger” due to his red hair; is the mummy of a young Egyptian man found in Gebelein…