The world’s largest intact ancient mosaic in Antakya
The world’s largest intact ancient mosaic opens to the public in Antakya, Turkey. A 9,000 square-foot mosaic is set to open this year after its discovery nine years ago…
The Great Sword of Dunvegan is a Scottish claymore, or great sword
This is the sword of William Dubh MacLeod, the 7th Chief of Clan MacLeod, who lived from 1415 to 1480. A powerful figure in Scottish history, William…
Living with the world’s oldest mummies
“It may seem strange for some people to live on top of a graveyard, but we’re used to it,” says Ana María Nieto, who lives in the…
The Divided Fragments of the Façade of the Tomb of Atreus: A Tale of Global Museums
The Tomb of Atreus, often referred to as the Treasury of Atreus or Agamemnon’s Tomb, stands as a testament to Mycenaean architectural ingenuity. Located at the archaeological…
Mask of Tutankhamun
The mask of Tutankhamun is a gold funerary mask that belonged to Tutankhamun, who reigned over the New Kingdom of Egypt from 1332 BC to 1323 BC, during the Eighteenth Dynasty. After being buried with Tutankhamun’s…
The King of Sweden, Karl XII, was fatally sH๏τ through the head (1718)
The death of King Charles XII of Sweden in 1718 has long been a subject of intrigue and debate. The Swedish king was killed by a projectile…
Mind-blowing artifact from the 2nd century BC, discovered in Ai-Khanoum, northern Afghanistan.
Check out this mind-blowing artifact from the 2nd century BC, discovered in Ai-Khanoum, northern Afghanistan. This disk doesn’t just tell a story; it screams the bold artistic…
Painting inside the tomb of the ancient Egyptian nomarch DjehutiH๏τep (1900 BC)
Imagine a scene from ancient Egypt: a colossal statue, nearly 6.8 meters tall and weighing approximately 58 tons, is being transported across the desert. This monumental task…
The Bolinao Skull: Unraveling the Secrets Behind the Golden Smile of Ancient Philippines
In the sun-kissed coastal town of Bolinao, Philippines, archaeologists stumbled upon a discovery that would forever change our understanding of ancient Filipino culture. Among 67 other skulls…