Enigma Of San Bernardo Mummies That Refuse To Decompose

Due to their extraordinary condition the San Bernardo mummies are undoubtedly an enigma. The mummies simply refuse to decompose, and no-one can explain why. Unlike other ᴅᴇᴀᴅ…

With and Without Homer: Reframing Aegean Art

Pictorial Style bowl (krater), Mycenaean, c. 1375 B.C.E., 41 cm high (The British Museum) The epic stories of the Iliad and Odyssey present the decade-long war between…

Bizarre Ancient Capuchin Crypt ‘Decorated’ With The Bones Of 4,000 Monks

Under the city of Rome, there is a maze of long-forgotten ancient pᴀssages and temples; there are millennia-old underground burial chambers, which remember times when Christianity was…

A 2,000-Year-Old Handprint: Touching the Past in Ancient Cherchell

The Remarkable Discovery in Algeria In the ancient city of Cherchell, Algeria, archaeologists have made a fascinating discovery that offers a tangible connection to the Roman past….

The Lost King: How Richard III’s Grave Was Found Beneath a Leicester Car Park

An Archaeological Breakthrough In 2012, Phillipa Langley achieved what historians had long considered impossible: discovering the lost grave of King Richard III underneath a car park in…

The Mystery of the Paracas Skulls: Ancient Remains with Non-Human DNA

In the barren desert peninsula of Paracas, located in Peru’s Ica Region, a discovery was made in 1928 that continues to challenge our understanding of human origins….

Whispers Beneath the Earth: Unearthing the Secrets of Europe’s Neolithic Long Barrows

Long barrows are earthen tumuli and were erected in many regions of Northern Europe. The oldest can be found in Brittany, France. Further, they appear in Southern…

Eternal Love: The Tragic Tale of the Teruel Lovers

A Tale of Love and Tragedy Nestled in the picturesque town of Teruel, Spain, lies a captivating saga of love and loss that has mesmerized generations. The…

Discovering the Ancient Mysteries of Hingston Hill: A Bronze Age Marvel on Dartmoor

Perched on the dramatic landscapes of Dartmoor, Devon, lies a remarkable testament to our ancient past – the Hingston Hill Cairn and Stone Row. This 4,000-year-old Bronze…

The Eternal Resting Place: Exploring the Magnificent Tomb of Xerxes I at Naqsh-e Rustam

In the heart of ancient Persia, now modern-day Iran, stands a testament to one of history’s most powerful empires – the tomb of Xerxes I, carved into…