Exploring Old Norse Body Modification: A Fascinating Glimpse into the Viking Age
Body modification in the Viking Age is a captivating aspect of Old Norse culture, providing insights into the practices and beliefs of this historical period. Evidence of…
The Hidden Library of Sakya Monastery: A Treasure of Human History
25 Th11 Discovery of a Hidden Treasure In the heart of the Sakya Monastery, nestled within the majestic mountains of Tibet, lies a library of monumental significance. Discovered behind a…
The Haunting and Horrific Mummy Museum of Guanajuato
The surprisingly popular Museo de las Momias is filled with naturally preserved corpses, dried out and twisted into gruesome positions. Their wide-open mouths are enough to make…
The Unique Bindings of Medieval Books
27 Th11 In the Middle Ages, reading was not as widespread as it is today. Most books were owned by the clergy or the wealthy and predominantly…
Temple of Horus at Edfu: A Tourist’s Guide
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time and explore an ancient Egyptian temple? Then you should visit the Temple of Edfu! This guide will tell you…
Rare Artifact: The Aztec Skull from Tonalá
31 Th10 Introduction to the Aztec Skull One of the most fascinating artifacts of the Aztec civilization is the skull from Tonalá, dating back to 900–1519 AD….
Extinct Giant Siberian Unicorn Facts
What Did it Look Like? The Giant Siberian Unicorn, also known by its scientific name, Elasmotherium, (E. sibiricum) is an extinct species of giant rhinoceros that had an…
Tomb in Crimea a Triumph of Ancient Greek Architecture
The entrance to the Royal Kurgan Tomb in the Crimea at the site of the Ancient Greek colony Panticapaion, which was founded by the Asia Minor city of Miletus….
Tomb of Téviec: A Glimpse into Mesolithic Life and Death
16 Th11 The Tomb of Téviec is a remarkable archaeological discovery that sheds light on the cultural, social, and violent aspects of Mesolithic life in what is…
Atlit Yam is a 9000-year-old submerged Neolithic village off the coast of Atlit, Israel, in the Levantine sea.
Atlit Yam is a 9000-year-old submerged Neolithic village off the coast of Atlit, Israel, in the Levantine sea. Dating back to at least the final Pre-Pottery Neolithic…