Ancient Places

Ancient places can be found all over the world. Their fascinating histories and impressive artifacts open intriguing glimpses to times past, and visiting such ancient places in the world can be an unforgettable experience.

Science is constantly discovering new archaeological places and uncovering more evidence into what we once thought we knew about our history, therefore offering new pieces to the ever changing puzzle of humanity’s past and altering how we interpret it. This section will present the most interesting archaeological sites all over the world, as well as new discoveries of ancient places that are worth paying a visit.

Zhouzhuang: China’s Stunning and Popular Venice of the East

19 November, 2020 - 00:46 dhwty

Zhouzhuang: China’s Stunning and Popular Venice of the East

Zhouzhuang is a small town located in China’s Jiangsu province not far from the modern metropolis of Shanghai. As one of the China’s most famous water towns, Zhouzhuang has been nicknamed the “Venice...

Nora, the Ancient Sardinian Trading Town that Everyone Wanted

18 November, 2020 - 01:07 Ed Whelan

Nora, the Ancient Sardinian Trading Town that Everyone Wanted

Nora is arguably the first town ever built on the island of Sardinia, one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Their rich and remarkable history includes occupation by Phoenicians,...

The Anasazi and Anakim: Nephilim Ruins and Evidence of Ritual Murder

17 November, 2020 - 22:04 Mark A. Carpenter

The Anasazi and Anakim: Nephilim Ruins and Evidence of Ritual Murder

Across the ancient world, from the rocky deserts of the American West all the way to the shores of the Mediterranean, enigmatic parallels between ancient myths and archaeological sites are emerging...

Kilkenny Castle is Voted Among the Most Beautiful in the World

17 November, 2020 - 01:06 Ed Whelan

Kilkenny Castle is Voted Among the Most Beautiful in the World

Castles will always hold particular fascination, partly because they were at the heart of so many dramatic events in history. One of the most famous in Ireland is the beautifully restored Kilkenny...

The Story of Kyniska: The Spartan Princess Who Became An Olympic Hero

15 November, 2020 - 17:48 Aleksa Vučković

The Story of Kyniska: The Spartan Princess Who Became An Olympic Hero

The Olympic Games in ancient Greece were a true celebration of a healthy spirit. Originally held to honor the god Zeus, these sport festivities became one of the cornerstones of Western civilization...

Waipio Valley: Home of Demons, Demi-Gods, and Despots

15 November, 2020 - 13:59 Mark A. Carpenter

Waipio Valley: Home of Demons, Demi-Gods, and Despots

Hidden deep in the dark blue heart of the Pacific Ocean drifts the Hawaiian Archipelago. One of the youngest landmasses on the planet, made up of 137 volcanic islands covering an area of 1,500 miles...

Inari Shrines: Worshiping Japan’s Most Popular Shinto Deity

14 November, 2020 - 13:44 dhwty

Inari Shrines: Worshiping Japan’s Most Popular Shinto Deity

Inari shrines are a type of shrine dedicated to the Japanese deity Inari. These shrines are immensely popular in Japan and can be found all around the country. It is estimated that a third of all the...

The Haryanka Dynasty of India: Betrayals of Fathers by Sons

14 November, 2020 - 00:59 Saurav Ranjan Datta

The Haryanka Dynasty of India: Betrayals of Fathers by Sons

This is the story of a son in ancient India who killed his father for no other reason than uncontrolled ambition. In the royal dynasties of India, the killing of family members and family rivals is a...

St John knights castle at night, Rhodes island, Greece

13 November, 2020 - 00:55 Ed Whelan

Rhodes Island, Home to Famed Warrior-Monks Who Fought for their Beliefs

The island of Rhodes which now forms part of Greece, has a long and dramatic history dating back 12,000 years to the Neolithic era. In the medieval period it was the headquarters of The Order of...

Sobekneferu’s Legacy: The Sacred Places of Egypt’s First Female Pharaoh

10 November, 2020 - 18:40 Andrew Collins

Sobekneferu’s Legacy: The Sacred Places of Egypt’s First Female Pharaoh

In part one , we saw how Egypt’s first female pharaoh Sobekneferu (also written Neferusobek) has emerged as a major character both in literary fiction and in the cinema. Her mysterious life and...

Gravensteen Castle in Ghent, Belgium Source: Kurt De Bruyn / Adobe Stock

9 November, 2020 - 13:39 Ed Whelan

Gravensteen Castle: Site of Gruesome Torture and Revolting Students

The historic region of Flanders in Belgium is famous for its many medieval monuments and buildings. These relics date back to an era when the region was a major economic and political center under...

View of the baptistery in the ancient city of Butrint, Albania.

3 November, 2020 - 00:58 Ed Whelan

Christian Symbols Hidden in Ancient Pagan Mosaics of Butrint Baptistery

For many years Albania was an isolated country, but in recent decades it has opened to tourists and we are gradually becoming more familiar with its many spectacular heritage sites. The remarkable...

Found amongst almost 1,500 artifacts conserved from a group of buildings at Cape Adare, this Antarctic fruitcake made by Huntley & Palmers was discovered wrapped in paper within the rusted remains of its original tin. It was probably left behind by Scott’s Terra Nova expedition. Source: Antarctic Heritage Trust

2 November, 2020 - 21:59 ashley cowie

This Fruitcake Is Still Good After a Century in the Antarctic!

A traditional English fruitcake is not what researchers in the Antarctic expected to find inside an explorer’s camp. Having survived over a century of snow, ice and wind on what is regarded as one of...

Basilica of the Holy Blood – Does it Really Hold the Blood of Jesus?

2 November, 2020 - 13:58 Ed Whelan

Basilica of the Holy Blood – Does it Really Hold the Blood of Jesus?

The beautiful city of Bruges in Belgium is so well maintained it is said that strolling through town is like walking through a gallery of European architecture. But it’s not only the buildings which...

Forbidden Zone of The Grand Canyon: Legends, Landmarks & Lies

1 November, 2020 - 17:51 Mark A. Carpenter

Forbidden Zone of The Grand Canyon: Legends, Landmarks & Lies

In the last decade or so, controversies and wild speculations have swirled online around Grand Canyon National Park and a newspaper article published by the Arizona Gazette on April, 5 th 1909. The...

The Giant's Causeway – Where Geology Blends With Mythology

1 November, 2020 - 13:54 Aleksa Vučković

The Giant's Causeway – Where Geology Blends With Mythology

Nature sure has its way of dazzling us. Sometimes the greatest wonders lie before our eyes, full of enigma and secrets that are lost in time. Geological formations are often full of odd shapes and...

Does Newfoundland Island Have the Oldest Intact Ancient Ships in the World?

31 October, 2020 - 20:43 Ron Ryan

Does Newfoundland Have the Oldest Intact Ancient Ships in the World?

In relatively shallow ocean waters on the north east coast of Newfoundland Island there are the remains of several ships with the most unusual characteristics. It has been determined that these ships...

The Graveyard Prostitutes of Rome and Beyond

29 October, 2020 - 23:49 B. B. Wagner

The Graveyard Prostitutes of Rome and Beyond

Ancient regulars of the world’s oldest profession may have grown bored with the “usual” items on the coitus menu. That may be why ancient Rome enjoyed a thriving sexual ecosystem with robust variety...

Volterra: Home to Three Civilizations and the World’s First Witch

28 October, 2020 - 23:49 Ed Whelan

Volterra: Home to Three Civilizations and the World’s First Witch

Volterra, an archaeological gem in the province of Pisa, in Italy, is often eclipsed by more famous historical sites. This beautiful village, however, dates to the Etruscan period and also contains...

Poulnabrone portal tomb in Burren at sunrise, Ireland Source: Patryk Kosmider

27 October, 2020 - 23:39 Ed Whelan

If Not the Fairies, Then Who Built the Ancient Poulnabrone Dolmen?

Incredible monuments dating back to various ages are found throughout Ireland, including the Giant’s Causeway, the Blarney Stone, and Fort Newgrange, which is older than the pyramids. All have a...

10 Must-Visit Sites in Cappadocia

25 October, 2020 - 20:58 Joanna Gillan

10 Must-Visit Sites in Cappadocia

The Cappadocia region in central Turkey has one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. The deep valleys and soaring rock formations are dotted with numerous archaeological wonders. There...

Defacing of Cerne Abbas Giant

25 October, 2020 - 16:31 ashley cowie

Defacing of Cerne Abbas Giant by Amazon Provokes National Trust Wrath

A movie PR team at Amazon have defaced a British monument to increase box-office takings for their new Borat film. The National Trust claims they willfully “defaced” the iconic English monument. The...

The Templar’s Tunnel (olegmayorov / Adobe Stock)

25 October, 2020 - 01:06 dhwty

The Templar Tunnel: Knight’s Strategic Passageway Was Lost for 700 Years

The Templar Tunnel is an underground passageway located in the city of Acre, in what is now Israel. This tunnel was built by the Knights Templar when the city was under the rule of the Kingdom of...

Dolmens and Devilish Myths of the Wéris Megaliths, Belgium’s Stonehenge

23 October, 2020 - 01:00 Ed Whelan

Dolmens and Devilish Myths of the Wéris Megaliths, Belgium’s Stonehenge

Chocolate, waffles, Manneken Pis and the defeat of Napoleon are among the many things Belgium is famous for, but it also has prehistoric remains such as the Wéris megaliths situated in Wallonia. The...

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