The Mummy of Thutmose III: Reigning in the New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1479-1425 BC
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Vampires of Venice: Bricks and bones show how scared the Medieval world was of the unα΄ α΄α΄α΄
Vampires are the stuff of legends – found in folk tales, urban legends, and the occasional Twilight movie. But Italian researchers believe they have found the remains…
6-ton treasure of ancient coins of a man in Bac Ninh
In the treasure trove of 6 tons of ancient coins, there are jars of coins that Mr. Thao had to exchange for many taels of gold, but…
Pre-Dynastic Mummies: The Gebelein Man βGingerβ
The Gebelein Man (British Museum. EA32751), also known informally as βGingerβ due to his red hair; is the mummy of a young Egyptian man found in Gebelein…
Pompeii excavation site yields rare window into daily life of the enslaved
A City Frozen in Time Nestled in the ominous shadow of Mount Vesuvius stands Pompeii, an ancient Roman city that became an unwitting time capsule. When one…
The Giant Short-Faced Bear of the Ice Age
During the Ice Age, the short-faced bear was among the most menacing animals to reside in North America. If they werenβt extinct, they would still tower over…
A pair of golden sandals of Tutankhamun found on his feet.
A pair of golden sandals of Tutankhamun found on his feet. These stunning gold sandals were just one of 42 pairs King Tutankhamun had in his tomb….
Ancient Splendor: Unveiling the 2500-Year-Old Athleteβs Skull with Golden Wreath.
The skull of the athlete is still adorned by the golden wreath. Credit: Archaeological Museum of Agios Nikolaos, CreteThe skull of a crowned athlete with a gold…
Archaeologists Unearth A 3500-Year-Old Tomb Filled with Mummies in Luxor.
3,500-year-old tomb originally built for a goldsmith named Amenemhat and his wife has been discovered at the cemetery of Draβ Abu el-Naga in Luxor. The information about…
Top 20 Artifacts from the Medieval Period
In the annals of history, the Medieval Period stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit, a time when knights in shining armor, courtly love, and…