How does the ‘Antikythera Mechanism’ work?
The Antikythera mechanism is an ancient Greek hand-powered orrery, described as the oldest example of an analogue computer used to predict astronomical positions and eclipses decades in…
The “Baghdad Battery” is a 2000 year old artefact found in 1936.
Longstanding beliefs about ancient technological and medical knowledge were placed under scrutiny when Paul T. Keyser’s published an article in the 1990s challenging the conventional narrative of…
Unearthing Secrets: The Remarkable Discovery of a 3,500-Year-Old Waterlogged Tomb in Egypt
Archaeologists working in Upper Egypt have uncovered an extraordinary 3,500-year-old burial site at the ancient quarry of Gebel el-Silsila. Dubbed the “watery tomb,” this site lies approximately…
Argos, one of the most ancient cities in Europe, has been continuously inhabited for over 7,000 years.
Argos is one of the oldest cities in mainland Europe but also a modern city with attractions and places that interest every visitor. The reason for this…
The Ladby Ship: A Viking King’s Journey to Eternity
Unearthing Denmark’s Maritime Legacy In the annals of Viking history, few discoveries rival the magnificence of the Ladby Ship. Nestled along Denmark’s picturesque coastline, this 22-meter long vessel…
This Is Not A Huge Carpet But The World’s Largest Mosaic Unearthed In Turkey
The world’s largest intact mosaic opened to the public on 2019 in Antakya, Turkey, as part of the newly built Antakya Museum H๏τel. The 1,300-year-old, 9,000-square-foot mosaic…
Jade burial suit: 2,000-year-old ‘immortality’ armor worn by Chinese royalty
Ancient civilizations put tremendous effort and resources into preparing for the afterlife, particularly those of power and wealth. Anyone with cursory knowledge of ancient Egypt is aware that…
Perfectly preserved Roman mosaic floor dating back to the 3rd Century AD is unearthed in an Italian vineyard
A stunningly well preserved Roman mosaic floor dating back to the 3rd century AD has been discovered hidden under the soil of a vineyard in Italy. The floor,…
A Roman mosaic dating back to the 3rd century AD, unearthed in London.
A stunning Roman mosaic featuring colourful flowers and geometric patterns has been discovered near the Shard, archaeologists have revealed. The mosaic, which is the largest of its kind…