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1. The Plurality of the Persian Empire: Part I – The Achaemenids to the Sassanians

   The land of Persia (also known as Iran) has been the center of several important empires throughout history. Between the 6th and 4th centuries BC, this was the land from which the mighty Achaemenids ruled their vast empire. During the time when the Western world was dominated by the Roman Empire, Persia was under the rule of first the Parthian, and then the Sassanian Empires, both of whom were Rome’s formidable rivals in the East.

   dhwty - 07/08/2018 - 22:46

2. Sexuality and Nudity in Ancient Mesoamerica

   ... enthusiasts. Among the myriad of themes that Mesoamerican art explored, one aspect stands out as both fascinating and ... temple walls, the depictions of sexuality in Mesoamerican art offer a window into the intimate realms of desire, ... lives of ancient Mesoamericans. Sexuality in Mesoamerican Art Sexuality and eroticism  were recurring themes in  ...

   Aleksa Vučković - 15/10/2023 - 18:31

3. Beautiful Dynastic Artistry Shaped the Face of Modern India

   ... that have shaped the culture of India as it is today. Art in the Mauryan Dynasty The Mauryan dynasty can be ... empire in India, dating to approximately 321-185 BC. Art during this period altered when the third emperor, named ... for incorporating the Buddhist stupa into Indian art, transforming it into a primary aspect of India's ...

   Riley Winters - 29/05/2017 - 02:05

4. New Study Links Decline and Fall of Ancient Teotihuacan to Earthquakes

   The reasons for the decline and abandonment of the mighty Mesoamerican city-state of Teotihuacan in the seventh century AD have long remained a mystery. There will always be a degree of speculation involved in explaining why a people who dominated Central Mexico for much of the first millennium were eventually displaced.

   Nathan Falde - 15/04/2024 - 17:50

5. Stealing History: 10 of the Most Tragic Artifact Thefts in History

   ... far-reaching consequences they have had on the world of art and archaeology. 1. The Mystery of the Theft of the Crown ... precise - whose theft left lasting consequences on the art world. In 1473, while prowling the frigid waters of the ... in Paris on August 21st, 1911, is one of the most famous art heists in history. The painting, created by Leonardo da ...

   Aleksa Vučković - 23/06/2023 - 18:54

6. Rome’s Forgotten General: Ventidius Takes Enemy Heads and Enemy Gold – Part II

   With the Amanus Pass secured, Roman general Publius Ventidius Bassus, on the mission given by Antony to retake Asia-Minor, pushed south into Syria. Prince Pacorus of Parthia of was done fighting, at least for now, and abandoned the province to the Romans in late 39 BCE. With the Parthians out of the way, Ventidius led his forces to the province of Judea.

   Cam Rea - 17/11/2017 - 15:30

7. The Chartres Cathedral – A Sacred Site for Ancient Druids and Christians

   The monumental Chartres Cathedral hides within its walls stories which connect the world of ancient Druids, the cult of the Divine Feminine and Christianity. It is located on a leyline linking Glastonbury, Stonehenge, and the Pyramids of Egypt. For centuries it has been one of the symbols of French Christianity.

   Natalia Klimczak - 07/03/2016 - 00:46

8. Secret Stonehenge: Mounds, Artifacts, and Intrigue

   ... Plans to Build a Tunnel Under Stonehenge? Example of art depicting prehistoric trepanation. Was it really so ...

   mariaw - 19/11/2021 - 00:48

9. The Tiara of Saitaphernes: Wow Antique? Fake? Fine Art? Find Out

   ... Tiara of Saitaphernes: from fake to celebrated work of art. ( Public domain ) The Tiara of Saitaphernes: Initially ... for their collections. The craze for such works of art was caused by the magnificent examples that had been ... the Louvre was forced to borrow from the famous French art patrons, Corroyer and Theodore Reynak. By these means, ...

   dhwty - 12/12/2020 - 09:04

10. The Slaveholding City-State Of Sparta’s Liberated Women

    On the face of it, Spartans might have felt right at home living under the iron fist of the Third Reich given that this city-state—more than any other in the Greek world—- sacrificed individuality on the altar of authoritarianism. In addition to the institutionalized abuse it hurled on its prized male citizens, Sparta was notorious for licensed savagery against the much-maligned Helot class who they were bent on destroying.

    Mary Naples - 12/12/2022 - 23:14

11. 17th-Century Moluccan Warships Identified in Australian Rock Art

    ... the exotic watercraft featured in indigenous rock art found 50 years ago in a small cave in Arnhem Land in ... the exotic watercraft featured in indigenous rock art found 50 years ago in a small cave in Arnhem Land in the ... known to have existed. Photo of the Australian rock art in which Moluccan warships have been identified. (Darrell ...

    Nathan Falde - 24/06/2023 - 14:58

12. What Would Happen to Earth if our Moon Were Obliterated?

    One of the most fascinating things about the evolution of life on Earth is its connection to the sky above. Only under the most precise conditions could tiny molecules have burst forth into life, and those conditions would not have been the same if our solar system lacked its current configuration. If there were only small differences in the orbits or locations of our Moon, the Sun or the surrounding planets, Earth might today be a cold, dead planet, and none of us would ever have existed.

    Nathan Falde - 01/08/2019 - 22:49

13. Spectacular Statuettes of Apollo and Artemis Discovered in Rare State of Preservation in Crete

    While the size of the find may be small, the quality is great. Archaeologists working in Aptera in Iraklio, Crete, have recently unearthed well-preserved statuettes of the mythical Greek goddess Artemis and her twin brother Apollo.

    Alicia McDermott - 28/01/2016 - 00:46

14. Who Stole the Gold? Part 2: There is a lot of Smoke, But are There Any Smoking Guns?

    ... brought him crudely worked, metallic copies of ancient art from a mishmash of cultures that were essentially ... to the Vatican …. so many that, while he was sending art works to the Vatican, he also began to sell pieces to ...

    Heidi Schultz - 10/11/2018 - 22:47

15. Lost Mass Animal Sacrifice Rituals Revealed at Tartessos Site in Spain

    Archaeologists and other scientists affiliated with several institutions in Spain have revealed a startling fact about an Iron Age site known as Casas del Turuñuelo, which is located in southern Spain close to the Mediterranean coast. It seems this ancient site was used repeatedly to complete animal sacrifice rituals by the Tartessos culture, an enigmatic early Iron Age civilization that lived in the region until approximately 2,500 years ago.

    Nathan Falde - 25/11/2023 - 13:52

16. Has the King Arthur Gene Been Traced?

    If stories of King Arthur and his knights are based on real people their DNA markers should still be with us today. New DNA research has perhaps found the King Arthur gene.

    The Genetic Lead

    R1b-L513 is a DNA Celtic tribal marker just discovered in January 2011.  Now, Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) from Houston, Texas with lead researcher Mike Walsh, have confirmed this DNA strand connecting men’s Y DNA Chromosome pattern with about 400 ancestral families who were related to each other from around 500 to 1200 AD.

    Anthony Murphy - 17/01/2018 - 18:52

17. Lascaux Cave and the Stunning Primordial Art of a Long Lost World

    ... foresee the consequences that this would have on the cave art . The combined breaths of so many humans inside the cave ... and heat that they produced, took its toll on the art and by 1955 many of them had suffered damage. Visitors to ... cave was closed and great efforts were made to restore the art to its original state. The numerous art that adorns the ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 04/01/2020 - 23:19

18. Researchers Unearth 6th Century Palace from the Legendary Birthplace of King Arthur

    Researchers working in Cornwall have unearthed the remains of walls from a palace they believe dates to the 6th century. These walls may share a connection with the legendary King Arthur, as they are located on the site of Tintagel Castle, a dwelling that folklore associates with his birthplace.

    Alicia McDermott - 04/08/2016 - 21:45

19. Time Capsule of the House of the Tesserae Opens Window into the Past

    ... Discovery Of Early Islamic Mosaic Tesserae Sheds Light On Art And Earthquakes . Available at: ...

    dhwty - 19/10/2020 - 13:59

20. Jewelry from Outer Space: Hopewell Culture Made Beads from Meteoritic Iron

    ... and as a result they would often create jewelry and art from space rocks. Ancient Egyptians, for example, ...

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 02/07/2018 - 15:13

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