Statue of Selene
A statue of Selene, shown wearing the crescent on her forehead and holding a torch in her right hand, while her veil billows over her head. Early imperial…
The Aztec Skull Tower: A Chilling Discovery in Mexico City
Unearthing an Ancient Horror In the bustling heart of Mexico City, archaeologists have made a discovery that sends shivers down the spine. The Huey Tzompantli, an ancient…
This is a tale of two very different gravestones, both at Kilmuir in the north of Skye.
Bonnie Prince Charlie may be a romantic figure in Scottish history, but in truth he was a dandy, a fool and an inept military leader who couldn’t…
Smallest rooms that provoked the loudest protests: Laufen bathrooms
Is it time to rethink the public bathroom for the 21st century? Vauxhall Bridge, Old Street, Silvertown, 1995. PH๏τo: Sophy Rickett ‘Cacator cave malum! Aut si contempseris,…
500 BCE Spartan warrior’s Corinthian Helmet to be auctioned in London
500 BCE Spartan warrior’s Corinthian Helmet to be auctioned in London. (pH๏τo credit: Apollo Art Auctions) A rare Corinthian helmet from ancient Greece, made of bronze and…
World’s first PREGNANT ancient Egyptian mummy: 2,000-year-old corpse found in Thebes was 28 weeks into her pregnancy when she died, scans reveal
The first remains of an ancient Egyptian mummified pregnant woman has been identified, having been discovered in Thebes, dating back more than 2,000 years. The corpse was…
Two More Victims of the Eruption, Along with a Small Treasure of Coins and Precious Ornaments, Found in Pompeii
General view of the site of the discovery in Regio IX of Pompeii. Credit: Ministero della Cultura Discoveries continue in the excavation area of Regio IX, Insula 10…
Ancient Cultural Exchange: An Ivory Statuette from India in Ancient Roman Pompeii
Statuette at the time it was discovered on January 1, 1938, 1st century C.E., ivory, originally from India, found at Pompeii, Italy, less than 10 inches tall (Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples;…
These Mexican mummies draw crowds—and controversy
Guanajuato, Mexico, has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1988, thanks to its colonial Spanish architecture, silver-mining history, and sites related to the Mexican Revolution. Its baroque churches, narrow…
Exploring Ubasute: The Haunting Tale of Abandoned Mothers in Ancient Japan
A Tradition Born from Desperation: The Haunting History of Ubasute In the depths of Japanese history, few practices evoke as much sorrow as Ubasute. This ancient custom…