Why Ramses II Is Known As Ramses The Great?
Pharaohs led ancient Egypt for 3,000 years. If one had to choose which Pharaoh was the greatest of them all, who would he be? Ramses II was…
Rare 5,000-year-old crystal dagger is uncovered in Prehistoric Iberian megalithic tomb that may have been used by a high-ranking person to gain ‘magical powers’
Ancient tools that once belonged to prehistoric civilizations have been found all over the world, but a discovery in Spain is unlike those traditionally made of stone or…
Don’t say ‘mummy’: Why museums are rebranding ancient Egyptian remains
They are among the most popular exhibits in museums worldwide, with a name so resonant, blockbuster films have been built on it. But some museums in Britain are now using…
Exquisite statue of ‘Gladiator’ Roman emperor dug up in Turkey after 2,000 years underground
Blast from the past: The 3ft-tall head of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius Archaeologists have discovered an exquisite marble statue of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius. The emperor,…
The mystery handbag of the Gods: Depicted in Sumer, America, and Göbekli Tepe
How is it possible that thousand-year-old depictions of the Anunnaki show the gods carrying a mysterious bag, and halfway around the world we find the same thing…
Hidden gems in Florence: Unique things to do in this artful city
Embarking on a journey through Florence is like stepping into a living masterpiece, with its renowned art, architecture, and history on full display. But Florence is one…
N. America’s Oldest Known Petroglyphs Discovered In Nevada
Ancient North Americans gouged elaborate rock art into a heap of big boulders northeast of Reno, Nev., more than 10,000 years ago and perhaps 15,000 years ago….
Archaeologists uncover ancient city described as an ‘Early Bronze Age New York’
Archaeologists in Israel have discovered the remains of a huge, 5,000-year-old city described as an “Early Bronze Age New York.” Experts from the Israel Antiquities Authority have…
Ancient Egyptian Pyramids, Sphinx Close to Public for Tech Billionaire’s Lavish Wedding
Ancient Egyptian pyramids and the Great Sphinx in Giza were briefly shuttered to the public this week for a tech billionaire’s wedding. That billionaire, Ankur Jain, and…
Sunken temple reveals ‘treasures and secrets’ in mysterious underwater city
Gold and silver treasure discovered in the ancient Egyptian city of Thonis-Heracleion Weapons thousands of years old and ritual items indicating ancient Greeks were taking living in…