Villa Romana del Casale: pH๏τographs of the Late Imperial mosaics at Piazza Armerina, Sicily.

We didn’t know much about Piazza Armerina until we looked for archaeological sites to visit within driving distance of us in Sicily. The guidebook indicated interesting mosaics…

The colossal statue of Ramesses II in Memphis, Egypt

Unearthing a Pharaoh’s Grandeur In the heart of ancient Memphis, a colossal figure lies in silent repose, its weathered features telling a tale of power and glory…

The Largest Piece of Meteorite in the World

Virtually every day, Earth is bombarded with some 100 pounds of meteoric material. As they hit the atmosphere, they quickly burn up as shooting stars. Particles large…

Ancient sword discovered by a scuba diver off the coast of Israel may have been dropped in the sea by a Crusader knight 900 years ago

An ancient sword discovered by a scuba diver off the coast of Israel may have been dropped in the sea by a Crusader knight 900 years ago,…

Boldt Castle

Boldt Castle is a major landmark and tourist attraction in the Thousand Islands region of the U.S. state of New York. Open to guests seasonally between mid-May and mid-October, it is located on Heart…

The ѕword from the Anglo-Sаxon Sutton Hoo ѕhip-burial dаtes to аpproximаtely AD 620 аnd wаs found іn Suffolk, Englаnd.

The ѕword from the Anglo-Sаxon Sutton Hoo ѕhіp-burіal dаteѕ to аpproximаtely AD 620 аnd wаѕ found іn Suffolk, Englаnd. Thіѕ ѕword іѕ аmong the mаny аrtіfаcts unсovered…

Ancient Egyptian Gazelle Mummy (Illustration)

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Ancient Giant Skeleton Discovered In Krabi Cave Confirms Legend Of The Nagas

Scientists have discovered an ancient giant skeleton and huge snake bones. It’s an extraordinary discovery, and if it’s genuine it offers evidence giants roamed the Earth in…

The “Lady of Aigai” Comes to Light – Treasures From An Epic Era Of Hellenism

Probably the wife of Amyntas I, king of Macedon. 5th Century B.C., Aigai, Greece. A skeleton with gold jewelry and several priceless decorative items discovered by archaeologists….

The Mysterious Split Rock of Tayma Oasis

Uncovering the Secrets of an Ancient Geological Wonder Deep in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk province, nestled within the Tayma Oasis, lies a geological marvel that…