Mercenaries in Ancient Greece: The Surprising Truth Revealed by a 2500-Year-Old Mᴀss Grave
The Discovery that Challenged History In the sun-baked soil of Himera, Sicily, a remarkable discovery has rewritten our understanding of ancient Greek warfare. A 2500-year-old mᴀss grave,…
The Oseberg Viking Ship: A Masterpiece of Viking Heritage
Discovery and Significance In 1904, near Tønsberg, Norway, archaeologists unearthed one of history’s most remarkable findings – the Oseberg Viking Ship. Dating back to 834 AD, this…
The Sword of Goujian- The Ancient Chinese double-edged straight sword untarnished after 2700 years
In 1965, archaeologists in China discovered an ancient sword unlike any other. This ancient weapon unique because it is presumed to be around 2,500 years old and,…
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…
British museums fear putting skulls on display because of protests
Already museums around the country have been forced to close coffin lids, remove skeletons and respectfully replace the shroud on mummies in order to placate protesters. There…
Did you know? San Francisco was built on the abandoned & buried ships of the gold rush
A large portion of today’s San Francisco is built atop piles and piles of vessels that in the mid-19th century shipped hundreds of thousands of gold-crazed prospectors from…
In France, a burial with six ankle bracelets was uncovered
An individual bedecked in copper jewelry was discovered during the excavation of a protohistoric necropolis in Aubagne, southeastern France. The necropolis, which served as a transitional site between the…
Parting the Waters of the City of Jerusalem in the Siloam Tunnel of King Hezekiah
Hezekiah’s Tunnel, or Siloam Tunnel, was a part of a magnificent water system in Jerusalem. It was built during the Iron Age at the end of eight…
Decoding Ancient Ingenuity: The Fascinating Tale of Qorikancha’s Door of the Moon
A journey through time awaits at the heart of Cusco, Peru, where the magnificent Qorikancha complex stands as an enduring testament to Incan brilliance. Recent archaeological discoveries…
The Lycurgus Cup: Ancient Roman Nanotechnology That Still Amazes Modern Scientists
A 1,600-Year-Old Marvel of Color-Changing Glᴀss In the halls of the British Museum sits an extraordinary artifact that continues to captivate both visitors and scientists alike. The…