Recent Scary Archaeological Discoveries Finds
In archeology, bone fragments and other haunting reminders of long-ᴅᴇᴀᴅ people are a given. But some discoveries paint particularly gruesome pictures of past lives and deaths. From…
A 700-Year-Old Murder Mystery: Who Bludgeoned the Bocksten Man to Death and Why?
Around 700 years ago, a young man, who has come to be known as ‘Bocksten Man’, was struck three times on the head, then tossed into a…
The Temple of Nefertari at Abu Simbel
To the north of the magnificent temple of Ramses II in Abu Simbel we find one that the monarch ordered to be built, or rather carved, in honor of his wife Nefertari,…
Skeletons and artifacts from ancient medieval battles preserved in the museum Visby – Gotland – Sweden.
On July 22, 1361, King Waldemaro IV of Denmark sent an army of 2,500 men to the island of Gotland, which is located about ninety kilometers from…
Mosaico nella Villa Romana del Casale a Piazza Armerina Sicilia, Italia
With its historic center capable of taking us back in time among medieval streets and Renaissance and Baroque buildings, it is famous throughout the world for its…
Over 6,000 years ago, a mysterious civilization had detailed maps of our solar system.
Over 6,000 years ago, a mysterious civilization had detailed maps of our solar system. The Sumerians created these drawings using clay. The surviving drawings show that they…
Mummy of Seti I
Seti I is believed to have died at around 40–50 years old, based on studies of his mummy and historical records. His reign lasted approximately 11–15 years,…
Bir Hima Saudi Arabia Rock Art Site Gets UNESCO World Heritage Status
UNESCO has just added the famed Saudi Arabia rock art of site Bir Hima to its list of World Heritage sites. Officially designated as the “Hima Cultural Area,” this…