Seven Meaningful Motifs in Victorian Jewelry (As Popular Today As They Were Then)
Past Era Victorian Diamond Swallows Whether you are spiritual, sentimental or supersтιтious, there are certain motifs in jewelry that you might want to add to your collection…
The gods, goddesses and mythology of the ancient city of Bath
The ancient city of Bath is home to a number of myths, legends, natural phenomena and a Romano-Celtic goddess cult. But let us begin with the legendary…
Celestial Secrets of the Vulture Stele: Echoes of an Ancient Cosmic Catastrophe
The Vulture Stele, an enigmatic artifact estimated to be at least 12,000 years old, was discovered among ruins reminiscent of the celebrated Göbekli Tepe in southeastern Turkey….
Mummy of Cleopatra
This is the mummy of a 17-year-old young woman called Cleopatra, who lived during the Roman Period of Ancient Egypt, c. 100-120. She is cited as the…
Pharaoh Merneptah
Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Merneptah’s life and reign unfolded against a backdrop of dynastic complexity, shifting geopolitical currents, and the monumental legacy of his illustrious predecessor. He inherited…
Mystery of the 2,500-year-old horse remains found in Bulgaria that suggest the creatures were buried standing up
Archaeologists have uncovered the remains of a Thracian carriage and two horses that appear to have been buried upright. The chariot and horse skeletons are 2,500-years-old and…
Raven Wall’s Colossus: Ancient Engineering Unveiled
Located on the Giza Plateau, Egypt, the imposing Raven Wall is one of the lesser-known but equally fascinating structures of ancient Egypt. Although its exact purpose remains…
The Timeless Tale of Lady Rai: Unveiling Secrets from 3,500 Years Ago
In the sun-scorched deserts of ancient Egypt, a hidden story lay buried beneath the sands for millennia, waiting to be unearthed and shared. This tale begins during…
The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from an unexpectedly distant place, new study reveals
During the solstices, thousands gather at Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in England to celebrate the monument’s astronomical alignment. The focal point of these festivities is the Altar Stone…
Discover Thamugadi: Africa’s Roman Ghost City Buried for a Millennium
Discover Thamugadi: Africa’s Roman Ghost City Buried for a Millennium While the whole city often does not vanish, the Roman colony of Thamugadi was established in the…