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.

Libraries of ancient wisdom that helped shape our understanding of the world. Source: tilialucida/Adobe Stock

16 July, 2023 - 14:58 Robbie Mitchell

Halls of Ancient Wisdom: 7 Remarkable Ancient Libraries

Throughout history, some of the world’s most powerful rulers have acknowledged one simple fact, knowledge is power. This fact led them to build monumental testaments to the pursuit of knowledge and...

Maiden Castle, Dorset. Source: David Matthew Lyons / Adobe Stock.

15 July, 2023 - 20:58 Robbie Mitchell

Discovering the Majestic Hillfort of Maiden Castle (Video)

Perched atop Dorset's chalky cliffs, Maiden Castle stands as a testament to the might and power of Britain's ancient past. This awe-inspiring hillfort , one of the largest in the country, captivates...

Tomb inside Westminster Abbey. Source: Stefano / Adobe Stock.

15 July, 2023 - 02:00 Robbie Mitchell

The Incredible Royal Tombs of Westminster Abbey (Video)

Westminster Abbey houses the incredible royal tombs that chronicle British history. Its tombs , statues, monuments, and effigies serve as a testament to the changing nature of memorialization over...

Aerial photograph depicting the city wall casements of Khirbet Qeiyafa. Source: Yosef Garfinkel

14 July, 2023 - 18:57 Sahir

Five Fortified Ancient Cities May Be Part of King David's Lost Kingdom

The ruins of five fortified cities outside of Jerusalem were allegedly part of the empire of King David, is the controversial claim of an Israeli archaeologist. In a new story, the archaeologist...

The Burton Agnes drum. Source: Chris Trebble / CC by SA 4.0.

14 July, 2023 - 01:56 Robbie Mitchell

The Burton Agnes Drum Changed our Understanding of Prehistoric Britain (Video)

The recent discovery of a 5,000-year-old chalk drum in the UK has transformed our understanding of prehistoric Britain . Unearthed during an excavation near Burton Agnes in East Yorkshire, the drum...

Imagery obtained from the scans of Egyptian painting of Ramesses II. Source: Martinez et al./CC-BY 4.0

13 July, 2023 - 18:52 Sahir

New X-Ray Scanning Method Reveals Pharaoh’s Hidden Mysteries in Egyptian Paintings

Ancient photoshopping? Hidden details of ancient Egyptian paintings, along with artistic processes and alterations made to historical masterpieces over 3,000 years ago, have been uncovered by...

Hever Castle, Kent. Source: Rolf / Adobe Stock.

12 July, 2023 - 21:00 Robbie Mitchell

The Secrets Of Hever Castle: Home Of Anne Boleyn (Video)

Hever Castle, with its 700-year history, is a remarkable historic house in Britain. Originally a timber mott and bailey castle , it was upgraded to a stone fortress in the 13th century, complete with...

The Hellfire Club building on Montpelier Hill, Dublin. Source: © William Alexander

12 July, 2023 - 18:41 Aleksa Vučković

Exploring the Enigma of the Hellfire Club: Dublin's Haunted Secret

Mystical and occult places in the world have always attracted intrigued explorers and lovers of the odd and quirky. Often enough, such places are all around us, nestled in their enigma without us...

Stone circle at Avebury Henge. Source: Reimar / Adobe Stock.

12 July, 2023 - 01:57 Robbie Mitchell

Ley Lines and Avebury Henge, the Better Version of Stonehenge (Video)

Avebury Henge in Wiltshire stands as a captivating alternative to its more renowned counterpart, Stonehenge . This expansive site, with its enormous earthworks and three stone circles, has attracted...

Icknield Way near Lewknor in Oxfordshire. Source: David Hawgood / CC by SA 2.0.

11 July, 2023 - 20:51 Robbie Mitchell

How England's Oldest Road Was Nearly Lost Forever (Video)

Discovering the ancient secrets of England's oldest road , the Icknield Way, is a fascinating journey. Stretching over 100 miles through southeast England, it has been trodden by humans for millennia...

Shrine at Naupa Iglesia. Source: © Freddy Silva

11 July, 2023 - 15:00 Freddy Silva

Naupa Iglesia: An Egyptian Portal in the Andes?

Halfway up a near-vertical ravine in the Andes, someone carved an inverted V-shaped entrance into the mountainside. Then they sliced the bedrock with great precision to create a shallow door that...

Colonists arrive in America. Source: Archivist / Adobe Stock.

10 July, 2023 - 17:00 Robbie Mitchell

DNA Breakthrough: Solving the Roanoke Colony Mystery (Video)

The mystery surrounding the fate of the Roanoke colonists , who vanished without a trace in 1590, may be unravelling thanks to DNA testing. The Roanoke colony , also known as the Lost Colony , has...

Image of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, representation of how it would have appeared. Source: Civilization. Wiki /CC BY-SA )

10 July, 2023 - 14:55 dhwty

The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus: What Made the First Mausoleum a Wonder?

The word mausoleum is nowadays defined as “a special building made to hold the dead body of an important person or the deceased bodies of a family”. This word is derived from the name Mausolus, for...

Abusir necropolis: Sahura Funerary Temple. Pyramids of Neferirkara-Kakai and Niuserra-Ini in the background. Source: Public Domain

9 July, 2023 - 23:00 Aleksa Vučković

Who Is Buried at Abusir Necropolis, the Funerary Jewel of Ancient Egypt?

A lot of what we know about the Ancient Egyptian civilization was discovered through their burials. These ancient people paid special attention to the afterlife, and thus their funerary rituals were...

Bodiam Castle, England. Source: veneratio / Adobe Stock.

9 July, 2023 - 16:55 Robbie Mitchell

The Incredible Evolution Of The British Castle Explained (Video)

The evolution of the British castle is a fascinating tale. Castles were initially fortified places, serving as private residences for individuals rather than defenses for communities. Iron Age...

Rimrock Draw Rockshelter in Oregon, the United States. Source: Bureau of Land Management

8 July, 2023 - 22:51 Sahir

18,000-Year-Old Oregon Rockshelter May Be Oldest North American Site of Human Occupation

In 2021, the Meadowcroft Rockshelter in Pennsylvania was identified as the oldest human occupational site in North America, dated to at least 16,000 radiocarbon years old, or 19,000 calendar years...

The Ryedale Hoard. Source: Finds.org.uk / CC by SA 2.0.

8 July, 2023 - 16:52 Robbie Mitchell

Roman Treasure Unveiled: York’s Ryedale Hoard (Video)

The Ryedale Hoard, a group of four stunning bronze objects, has become the focus of a captivating exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum. Unearthed near Ryedale, North Yorkshire, this discovery offers a...

Bamburgh castle. Source: Paul / Adobe Stock.

8 July, 2023 - 01:56 Robbie Mitchell

The Real Last Kingdom- Bamburgh Castle (Video)

Fans of the Netflix series 'The Last Kingdom' are familiar with the captivating character of Uhtred of Bebbanburg, the warrior determined to reclaim his ancestral homeland. What many may not realize...

Detail of a bull diadem unearthed in elite tomb in Cyprus. Source: P. M. Fischer / Public domain

7 July, 2023 - 22:52 ashley cowie

Swedish Expedition Strikes Gold Within Royal Tombs in Cyprus

An archaeological expedition from the University of Gothenburg has announced the finding of underground tombs in Cyprus. Initially, the Swedish archaeologists identified a set of mysterious chambers...

Sutton Hoo helmet. Source: British Museum / CC by SA 2.0.

7 July, 2023 - 20:59 Robbie Mitchell

The Sutton Hoo Helmet: An Anglo-Saxon Treasure (Video)

The Sutton Hoo helmet, discovered in 1939 at the Sutton Hoo dig site in Suffolk, England, is a remarkable archaeological find from the early 7th century Anglo-Saxon period. Found in a ship burial,...

Viking invasion. Source: TheStockCube / Adobe Stock.

7 July, 2023 - 17:00 Robbie Mitchell

The True Story of the First Viking Invasion of England (Video)

On June 8th, 793, Lindisfarne Priory in England fell victim to a calamitous Viking attack, igniting the Viking Age in Europe. The raid shattered the peace of this sacred religious center , as heathen...

The Monolith of Tlaloc. Source: Public Domain

7 July, 2023 - 15:00 dhwty

The Monolith of Tlaloc: Did Moving This Massive Stone Statue Incite the Fury of the Aztec God?

The Monolith of Tlaloc is a giant stone carving of the Aztec god of rain, water, lightning, and agriculture, Tlaloc. This monolith was once located near the town of Coatlinchan (which translates as ‘...

Cave Temple of Dambulla, UNESCO. Source: JoseMaria/Adobe Stock

6 July, 2023 - 18:51 Lex Leigh

From a King’s Refuge to Buddhist Grandeur: Dambulla Cave Temple

One of Sri Lanka’s most well-preserved gems is the Dambulla Cave Temple, a renowned Buddhist temple complex from the 1st century BC. Sometimes referred to as the Golden Temple of Dambulla, the...

Skulls showing battle injuries. Source: Jan / Adobe Stock.

6 July, 2023 - 01:53 Robbie Mitchell

Skeletons Show Horrific Injuries from The Battle of Towton (Video)

The Battle of Towton , fought on March 29, 1461, during the Wars of the Roses , was a gruesome and decisive conflict in English history. Archaeological excavations at Towton have revealed a mass...

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