Ancient Roman Latrines Were Both Opulent and Incredibly Rank
Almost every Roman city had large public latrines, where many people – often 20 or more – could relieve themselves in remarkably opulent settings. This video explores…
Treasure trove found in Russia includes the remains of a 2,000-year-old nomadic ‘royal’
A farmer digging a pit on his land unearthed 2,000-year-old treasure inside the ancient burial mound of the tomb of a nomadic ‘royal’, along with a ‘laughing’…
Tutankhamun’s Daughters
Within the Tutankhamun’s tomb, two mummified foetuses were discovered. Known as Mummies 317a and 317b, the female mummies were buried with no namesake alongside their father, and…
Chariot of fire: ‘Almost intact’ Roman carriage found near Pompeii 2,000 years after the city was buried in lava is heralded as ‘an exceptional discovery with no parallel in Italy’
Italy’s buried city of Pompeii in a discovery that experts say has ‘no parallel’. A ceremonial carriage was found at a villa close to the walls of…
Mosaic of a fish pond by Gary Drostle in London, UK
Gary Drostle: On leaving Art College in 1984 I was determined to create work outside of the gallery system. I wanted to make work out in public…
When they discovered Roman mosaic in old town of Hvar, Croatia
Roman mosaic re-discovered last year (2021) in Stari Grad, Hvar island, Croatia. The mosaics are decorated with multicolor geometric and floral motifs and are of superior workmanship….
The Mystery of Tutankhamun’s Alabaster Boat
Tutankhamun‘s treasures continue to captivate audiences worldwide with their opulence, craftsmanship, and astonishing variety. Even more than a century after the unearthing of his tomb, these artifacts…
110-million-year-old Dinosaur very well preserved discovered accidentally by miners in Canada
Some years ago, in Western Canada, a mining work led to one of the world’s most significant discoveries in recent memory. A group of miners accidentally stumbled…
Enigma of the Heartless Pharaoh: Who Stole the Heart of King Tut, and Why?
The tomb of Tutankhamun revealed a wealth of anomalies, beginning with its discovery in 1922, right through the subsequent years of its excavation. The plethora of mysteries that surround…
Silver Coffin of Psusennes I
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…