Types of Viking Swords & Identification Using Sword Typologies
Viking history and culture continues to fascinate us today. Scandinavian literature, mythology, and archaeology from the Viking Age (793-1066 AD) helps us piece together what life must…
1500 year old iron pillar does not rust
This is an iron pillar in a rural area of Western India. According to legend, the iron pillar was cast in the 5th century AD. The solid…
Roman Crocodile Armor is the Closest Thing Reality has to Dungeons and Dragons gear
In the past, we’ve examined some hilarious forms of body armor for both human and hound.But in terms of sheer flamboyance, it’s hard to beat this suit…
The world’s oldest toy dating back 7500 years is exhibited in Mardin, Turkey
Archaeologists continuously explore to uncover ancient relics. Artifacts believed to have existed long before the Common Era are often unearthed. One of the oldest toys in the…
What did Gods carry in their “handbags”?
Ancient artifacts and symbols often spark curiosity and speculation among historians and archaeologists. One such enigmatic symbol is the so-called “handbag of the gods,” a motif found…
Effigy Mounds National Monument
The secretive mounds culture of the Eastern Woodland people is one of the many mysteries of the national parks. An Effigy Mound American Indian culture developed over…
Soap jar filled with gold discovered under Italian theater
A pot of gold worth millions of dollars has just been found buried deep under a theater in northern Italy. According to CNN, hundreds of gold coins…
Mummy of a man, Louvre. Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 BC.
It is the mummy of a man about 1.65 meter tall, who lived during the Ptolemaic Period (ca. 305-30 BC). The quality of its embalming, as well…
Remains Dating to Urartu Kingdom Unearthed in Van
A grave belonging to a noble Urartian woman buried with her jewelry was found at the Çavuştepe Castle in the Gürpınar district of the eastern province of…