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1. 16th Century Prosthetic Iron Hand: The Story of Gotz von Berlichingen

   Gotz von Berlichingen was a German mercenary knight who lived during the 16^th century. This knight was known also as Götz of the Iron Hand, due to the fact that after his right hand was severed during a siege, he had it replaced with a prosthetic one made of iron. Von Berlichingen’s iron prostheses (both the first and second ones) may be considered basic by today’s standards. However, it allowed the knight to continue his career as a warrior, as these devices enabled him to wield a sword.

   dhwty - 23/06/2016 - 21:48

2. Creation of binary code inspired by 5,000-year-old text

   The binary numeral system – where each position is written as a 0 or 1 – forms the foundation of all modern computing systems. In essence, binary code produces a representation of reality; it is behind the digital images we view on LCD screens, the music we listen to on CDs, and the movies we watch. It is sometimes difficult to conceive that we can reconstruct scenes from around the world and carry out highly advanced computing functions using only two numbers.

   aprilholloway - 21/03/2014 - 23:00

3. Archaeologists Unearth a Medieval Skeleton with a Prosthetic Hand

   In an extraordinary archaeological discovery in Freising, Germany, experts have unearthed a medieval skeleton equipped with an iron prosthetic hand. The burial, dated to the 15th century, offers compelling evidence of early prosthetic technology and medical innovation.

   Joanna Gillan - 28/10/2023 - 18:18

4. The I Ching: Ancient ‘Book of Changes’ That Provides A Personal Path of Balance and Harmony AND Predicts Your Future!

   ... at: https://www.holisticshop.co.uk/articles/guide-ching-iching New World Encyclopedia, 2013. Yi Jing. [Online] ...

   dhwty - 23/03/2019 - 12:55

5. 3,000-Year-Old Artificial Toe Reveals Ancient Origins of Prosthetics

   Believe it or not, but the use of prosthetics is actually not a modern phenomenon. In fact, the creation of man-made devices to replace missing body parts was already in use several thousand years ago. According to Dr. Jaqueline Finch, from the University of Manchester, the oldest known prosthesis actually dates back 3,000 years and came from ancient Egypt.

   dhwty - 30/04/2022 - 01:58

6. Neolithic Solutions to Lactose Intolerance Revealed in New Study

   During the Neolithic period up until the Late Bronze Age, lactose intolerance was prevalent among the European population. However, a genetic mutation eventually became widespread, allowing adults to produce lactase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down lactose in the body. But milk had already become an important part of the human diet before then. So how did humans take advantage of this vital nutritional source without suffering the side effects?

   Sahir - 16/03/2023 - 13:59

7. Parallel Worlds – Events in Game of Thrones Based on Real Historical Events

   The television series, Game of Thrones, based on George R.R. Martin’s book series A Song of Ice and Fire, has been praised for its gritty realism and epic storyline. G.R.R.

   Caleb Strom - 08/08/2017 - 18:54

8. Mystery enshrouds ancient Native Americans who built burial mounds

   About 10,000 years ago, soon after the glacial ice sheets melted and receded north and animals and plants started growing again, people moved into northern Minnesota and southern Canada. Little is known about these ancient people because there is, of course, no written evidence and most or all of their organic artifacts have long since disintegrated.

   Mark Miller - 20/02/2015 - 00:52

9. The Surprising Link Between the Grand Canyon and Ancient Egypt (Video)

   For centuries, travelers have explored renowned Grand Canyon landmarks like the Osiris Tower and the Temple of Ra, evoking a sense of wonder and curiosity. However, the origins of these names reveal a fascinating historical crossroads between the awe-inspiring canyon and ancient Egypt.

   Robbie Mitchell - 15/11/2023 - 19:57

10. India: The Ancient Past: A History of the Indian Sub-Continent from c. 7000 BC to AD 1200

    This carefully crafted study presents the fascinating story of the development and establishment of India’s culture and civilization from early pre-history through to the early second millennium.

    Encompassing topics such as the Harappan Civilization, the rise of Hindu culture, the influx of Islam in the eighth and the eleventh/twelfth centuries and key empires, states and dynasties, India: The Ancient Past engages with methodological and controversial issues.

    Key features of this illustrated guide include:

    ancient-origins - 22/08/2020 - 17:04

11. High-Altitude Wonders: Frozen Child Mummies of the Andes (Video)

    The Andes Mountains in South America have been home to ancient civilizations for thousands of years. High-altitude archaeology has played a crucial role in uncovering their fascinating history. One of the most significant discoveries has been the remarkably well-preserved frozen mummies found in the region.

    Robbie Mitchell - 15/05/2023 - 21:00

12. Archaeology Student Discovers Amphora Full of 200 Silver Roman Coins

    The archaeological site of Empúries (Ampurias), located in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain, is a unique site in the Iberian Peninsula which contains both the ruins of a Greek city -the colonial enclave of Emporion, founded in 575 BC - and a larger, later Roman city which took over from the intermediate Roman military camps.

    Marilo - 28/07/2016 - 03:46

13. A First of Its Kind - 8,500-Year-Old Wooden Ladder Found at Çatalhöyük

    Turkey’s Çatalhöyük settlement, which developed between 7,500 BC and 6,400 BC, is often referred to as the world’s first, and oldest, metropolitan city, and for good reason. The two most revealing recent finds are an 8,500 year-old Çatalhöyük ladder, and a furnace oven. The implications of the Çatalhöyük ladder, used to enter homes from the roof, and the oven below the ladder, are enriching our understandings of ancient life in this Neolithic and Chalcolithic settlement in southern Anatolia.

    Sahir - 20/04/2022 - 18:57

14. Shared Horse and Human Burials Show Vikings’ Bond With Their Animal Companions

    Keith Ruiter & Harriet Evans Tang / The Conversation

    ancient origins - 04/08/2023 - 18:57

15. Schuman’s resonance measured on Bosnian Pyramids

    Serbian Electrical Engineer Goran Samoukovic from Belgrade came with his team to Visoko on April 12-14, 2013. They performed detailed detection and measurements of electromagnetic phenomena in Bosnian Valley of the Pyramids: Bosnian Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, Vratnica tumulus and Underground Labyrinth Ravne.

    They detected following significant frequencies at those locations:

    samosmanagich - 24/04/2013 - 17:40

16. The Silures Tribe: Rome’s Biggest Headache Hailed from Wales?

    The people of Wales are fiercely proud of who they are, where they come from, and above all, their ability to remain a distinct people in the face of conquest. One such tribe in the south of Wales embodied this determination for the preservation of their people. The Silures tribe fought off the Roman conquerors for more than 25 years, and that same warrior blood may still be running in the veins of some Welsh people.

    Veronica Parkes - 27/11/2018 - 18:13

17. Advanced Amazonian Agriculturalists Intentionally Created ‘Terra Preta’ Thousands of Years Ago

    A fascinating body of research has revealed how intimately our ancestors were connected to the earth – specifically, ancient Amazonians, who intentionally created a fertile dark earth or ‘terra preta’. The study has found that despite the highly acidic and low nutritional content of the Amazonian soil for agricultural purposes, ancient humans intentionally modified the environment around former human settlements to allow their expansion.

    Sahir - 12/02/2024 - 13:25

18. The Perplexing Horned Helmet of Henry VIII

    One of the most bizarre artefacts exhibited today in the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, England, the peculiar horned helmet of Henry VIII has attracted much scholarly attention. Nevertheless, the horned helmet is still surrounded by much uncertainty.

    dhwty - 21/10/2020 - 21:58

19. The Gebelein Man, an Ancient Tattooed Murder Victim (Video)

    Robbie Mitchell - 13/03/2024 - 13:54

20. Seven Fascinating Things about Greek History (Video)

    Robbie Mitchell - 26/02/2024 - 23:53

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