The Scold’s Bridle: The Cruel Punishment For So-Called ‘Scolds’
From the 16th until the 19th century, women accused of being scolds, shrews, or having “loose morals” were often fitted masks known as Scold’s Bridles that held…
Delving Deep into the Enigma of the Crocodile Stone: A Fascinating Relic of Laos’ Pre-Angkorian History
Tucked within the ancient Vat Phou temple complex in Laos lies the enigmatic Crocodile Stone. This remarkable feature showcases a carving that undoubtedly resembles a crocodile, yet…
Ancient Discovery: Skull with Long Hair and Secrets of the Nazca Civilization
Ancient remains reveal the mysteries of the Nazca people A fascinating archaeological discovery in Peru has shed new light on the enigmatic Nazca civilization. Researchers have uncovered…
The silver coffin of Psusennes
The lid of this silver mummy-shaped coffin portrays King Psusennes I as a mummy. His arms crossed over his chest holding the flail and the scepter. There…
Mysterious Ancient Egyptian Mummy X-ray: A Glimpse Beneath the Wrappings
Mysterious Ancient Egyptian Mummy X-ray: A Glimpse Beneath the Wrappings On a cool day in the early 20th century, an unprecedented discovery was captured, capturing the imagination…
Well-preserved Greco-Roman mummy wrapped in linen with a delicate blue and gold mask is discovered in Egypt
A Russian archaeological team has discovered a well-preserved mummy from the Greco-Roman period in a wooden coffin south of Cairo, Egypt’s antiquities ministry said. The discovery was…
The Temple of Karnak: A Monument of Ancient Egypt
The Temple of Karnak, located on the east bank of the Nile River in Luxor, Egypt, is one of the largest and most impressive religious structures ever…
Japan salvages anchor of Mongolian warship after more than 700 years
Japanese authorities have recovered the anchor of a Mongolian ship off Takashima Island, believed to be part of a fleet that attempted to attack Japan in 1281….
The mystery of 200 thousand-year-old pyramids standing tall in the Sudan desert
1. Sudan has more pyramids than Egypt. With over 200 ancient pyramids, Sudan actually outnumbers Egypt in terms of pyramid numbers. These pyramids are mostly located in…
The image showcases mᴀssive, precisely cut stone blocks found in a dense forest, specifically in the Teutoburg Forest of Germany.
These enormous stones, believed to have been quarried and shaped by ancient civilizations, stand as a testament to the craftsmanship and ingenuity of early builders. The geometric…