Was the camp bed first invented for King Tutankhamun? Archaeologists reveal 3,300-year-old frame has sophisticated folding mechanism making it easier to transport
He was one of the most famous pharaohs who ruled Egypt more than 3,300 years ago. And now a new study suggests that Tutankhamun, who was known as the…
The Phantom of the Opera (2004)
The Phantom of the Opera (2004) is a musical drama film directed by Joel Schumacher, based on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage musical, which itself is inspired by Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel. The film stars Gerard Butler as the Phantom, Emmy Rossum as Christine Daaé, and Patrick Wilson as Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny. Set in 1870s […]
How Did Mesopotamia Become the Cradle of Civilization?
Around 4500 BCE humans settled in Mesopotamia. Within a few centuries, the Sumerians developed what we today call the cradle of civilization. SUMMARY Mesopotamia, between the Tigris…
The Door of the Moon: Unveiling Ancient Incan Engineering Mastery at Qorikancha
At the heart of historic Cusco, Peru, stands the remarkable Qorikancha complex, a living testament to Incan ingenuity. Contemporary archaeological findings have revealed an intricate system of…
The Giant Pot of Amathus: An Ancient Wonder of Cyprus
In the heart of the prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris stands a monumental testament to ancient craftsmanship that continues to captivate visitors from around the world. The…
2000 year-old Roman face cream/lotion. Dating back to II AD.
In 2003, a sealed pot of the oldest face cream was discovered at a Roman temple complex in Southwark, south London dating to the 2nd century AD….
Suspended in Time: The Melancholic Human Tale of Herculaneum’s Skeleton House
A City Trapped in Volcanic Fury In the blink of an eye, a thriving Roman coastal community was transformed into an eternal monument of human vulnerability. The…
Rediscovering Roman Ingenuity: The Remarkable Water System of Stabiae
Unearthing a Hidden Hydraulic Marvel In the silent archaeological landscape of ancient Stabiae, a breathtaking discovery has emerged from the volcanic shadows of history. Buried beneath layers…
The Silent Sentinels: Echoes of Easter Island’s Monumental Legacy
A Civilization Carved in Stone In the vast, windswept expanses of the Pacific Ocean, a small island tells a story of extraordinary human achievement and profound ecological…
Mummy of Ramesses II (Ramesses or Ramses the Great 1303 BC – 1213 BC)
Rаmesses II, аlso known аs Rаmses the Greаt, wаs one of аncient Egyрt’s moѕt renowned рharaohs, reіgnіng for аn аstonishing 66 yeаrs from 1279 BC to 1213…