In 1974, a group of archaeologists in Xian, China made an excavation which became the discovery of the greatest funeral art ever, the Terracotta army.
The discovery of the Terracotta Warriors, a vast army of more than 8,000 clay soldiers in China, was a major find for anthropologists and art historians worldwide….
The Dolmen de Soto in Spain has been compared to an underground Stonehenge.
A giant structure in Andalusia, Spain, known as the Spanish underground Stonehenge. A structure in Trigueros, Andalusia, known as the ‘underground Stonehenge’. This dolmen contains many artifacts…
Tower of human skulls reveals grisly scale to archaeologists in Mexico City
Archaeologists have unearthed new sections of an Aztec tower of human skulls dating back to the 1400s beneath the center of Mexico City. The team has uncovered the facade…
Could ancient Peruvians really know how to melt stone blocks?
The ancient walled complex of Saksaywaman in Peru has baffled scientists and archaeologists for decades. The precision of the stonework, with its rounded corners and interlocking shapes,…
Revealing Pompeii’s Lost Souls: Unprecedented CT Scans Illuminate Ancient Tragedy.
After being entombed in ash for more than 1,900 years, the victims of the devastating eruption in Pompeii are being brought to life using modern-day imaging technology….
The Catacombs of Paris: A Hidden World Beneath the City.
Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies one of the city’s most intriguing and eerie landmarks: the Catacombs of Paris. This vast network of underground tunnels and…
Napoleon’s bathroom with the recessed bath at his apartment in Villa Pisani at Stra, northern Italy
Villa Pisani, nestled in Stra, northern Italy, holds a treasure trove of history, art, and architecture. Among its many highlights is Napoleon Bonaparte’s private bathroom, a testament…
Mummies of the World: an exhibition at the California Science Centre in Los Angeles, in pictures
Mummies of the World: an exhibition at the California Science Centre in Los Angeles, in pictures. A 10-month-old baby who lived in Peru 6,420 years ago; a…
Himera: One of the Most Archaeological Finds in Recent Years
Wherever there is an out-of-the-way war, there will be mercenaries — hired fighters whose only common bond may be a hunger for adventure. Some join foreign armies…
A Roman era skull found impaled with a large spike
Uncovering the Brutality of the Roman Era: The Story of a Roman-Era Skull Impaled with a Large Spike Found in Bonn, Germany. Archaeological discoveries have always been…