Black Pyramid in the Sky! Strange Aircraft Caught in US Military Formation
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Who built the Sphinx? Who broke its nose? 4,500 years later, a fresh look
The popularity of Egypt’s iconic ancient wonder has shifted with the sands over the centuries. Here’s what we know about it, from years of archaeological detective work….
The shield of Philip II and archaeological treasures at Vergina in Greece
Today, in the middle of our tour of Macedonia, we went to pivotal places. Our first stop was the Nymphaion of Mieza, just below Naoussa, where we…
Ancient Greek coinage
The history of ancient Greek coinage can be divided (along with most other Greek art forms) into four periods: the Archaic, the Classical, the Hellenistic and the Roman. The Archaic period extends from the…
Hidden Underworld of the Giza Plateau is Finally Brought to Light
A vast network of underground chambers and water tunnels have been discovered beneath several of the world’s most well-known pyramids, including the Great Pyramid on Egypt’s Giza…
An Ancient Fast Food Restaurant in Pompeii That Served Honey-Roasted Rodents Is Now Open to the Public
Visitors can see the frescoes that adorned the “thermopolium,” as the restaurant would have been called. Archaeologists studying the Roman city of Pompeii recently discovered a thermopolium—a kind of ancient…
2.3-meter sword found in 4th-century tomb in Japan
The largest bronze mirror and the largest “dako” iron sword in Japan were discovered at the Tomio Maruyama burial mound in Nara. Experts say the twin discoveries from the…
Raphael Monti
Sculptor born in Iseo, Ticino, Switzerland, of an Italian father, the sculptor Gaetano Matteo Monti (1776–1847) of Ravenna. Raffaele studied with his father, and under the sculptor…
Golden Sandals of Tutankhamun
A pair of golden sandals of Tutankhamun were found on his feet. These stunning gold sandals were just one of 42 pairs King Tutankhamun had in his…
Anubis Shrine
In 1922, during the groundbreaking excavation of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings, archaeologist Howard Carter discovered a remarkable statue of Anubis, the ancient…