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From the powerful civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley, to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Here we feature some of the most seminal and influential events and people throughout history, that have helped shape the world we know today.

These two ancient skeletons buried at the Gua Chalan site were discovered before a hydroelectric lake flooded it.
13 September, 2024 - 14:58 Gary Manners

16,000-Year-Old Skeleton, Crystals and Tools Unearthed in Malaysian Cave

Archaeologists in Malaysia have uncovered a 16,000-year-old human skeleton in the Gua Kechil cave complex, shedding new light on the region's prehistoric inhabitants. The remarkable find also...
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13 September, 2024 - 12:30 ashley cowie

Podcast: History Fuzz: Episode 02: Professor Stephen Lekson. Chaco Pt 1. America's most controversial meridian

In this latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the intriguing concept of the Chaco Meridian, a north-to-south alignment that traverses the southwestern United States and is marked by the...
A statue of Harihara, the half Shiva, half Vishnu god. The statue is a mortuary deified portrayal of Raden Wijaya.
12 September, 2024 - 21:04 dhwty

How a Javanese King Defeated One of the Most Powerful Rulers of the Mongols

Raden Wijaya (known also as Nararya Sangramawijaya) was the founder of the Majapahit Empire. Apart from being remembered as the man who established the Majapahit Empire, Raden Wijaya is also known...
Opening of the silver tomb of St. Teresa of Ávila; portrait of St. Teresa of Ávil
12 September, 2024 - 14:40 Nathan Falde

Body of St. Teresa of Avila in Almost Perfect Condition 442 Years After Her Death

For the first time in 110 years, the tomb of St. Teresa of Avila, who died in 1582, was opened to allow medical experts and scientists to examine her remains. Even though she has been encased inside...
1499 depiction of Aztec ritual sacrifice.
12 September, 2024 - 12:30 Lex Leigh

Blood for the Gods: Ritual Sacrifice in the Ancient World

Since the dawn of humanity, countless civilizations have engaged in ritual sacrifice. Often, these sacrifices involved other humans, and were so common they were considered a normal aspect of life...
A Baidara, a traditional leather skin boat of the Chukchi and Eskimos
11 September, 2024 - 17:49 Gary Manners

Scandinavians Were Building Advanced Boats Way Before the Viking Era

The Neolithic Pitted Ware Culture (PWC), which thrived in Scandinavia around 3500–2300 BC, has long fascinated archaeologists due to its reliance on marine resources, particularly seals, while...
Marble statue of Antonia Minor.
11 September, 2024 - 12:30 MartiniF

Antonia, Life and Death of the Matriarch of Rome

In 40 BC, Mark Antony married Octavia , sister of Octavian (later known as Emperor Augustus). It was a political marriage approved by the Roman Senate to strengthen the alliance between Octavian and...
AI generated Roman centurion leading a legion of soldiers in a military formation.
11 September, 2024 - 01:46 Robbie Mitchell

The Centurion: Backbone of the Roman Army (Video)

The centurion played a crucial role in the success of the Roman army, serving as the backbone of both military operations and broader Roman society. Tasked with commanding a century, a unit of 80 men...
Pythagorean cup isolated on white background.
10 September, 2024 - 12:30 Alicia McDermott

Pythagorean Cup: Turning Greedy Partygoers into Wet Blankets

The Pythagorean Cup ( also known as the Pythagoras Cup) is one of Pythagoras’s lesser-known inventions. Depending on who you speak to, this rather plain looking cup was either meant to teach people a...
Sardis, the Ancient Capital of Lydia Made Famous by Croesus
9 September, 2024 - 20:50 Aleksa Vučković

Sardis, the Ancient Capital of Lydia Made Famous by Croesus

The region of Anatolia in Asia Minor was once a vibrant hub of Hellenistic culture, filled with many bustling cities that were formed by Greek colonists in the dawn of their civilization or...
Nine Ancient Patolli Games Found During Maya Train Construction
9 September, 2024 - 17:50 Gary Manners

Nine Ancient Patolli Games Found During Maya Train Construction

Nine patollis —Mesoamerican game boards—were recently uncovered during excavation work for the Maya Train project in southeastern Mexico. The findings, believed to be more than 1,000 years old, were...
AI image of Moirai, Goddesses of Fate.
9 September, 2024 - 12:30 Jessica Nadeau

Ancient Concepts of Fate: Deities and Influencers of Destiny

Looming over the lives of gods and mortals alike, fate was more than a concept, it was an inscrutable force, a celestial decree woven by unseen hands. Dictating the unfolding of destinies, the gods...
The Forgotten Ritual of Sin Eating: Exploring Centuries of Tradition in Britain
8 September, 2024 - 17:14 Richard Clements

The Forgotten Ritual of Sin Eating: Exploring Centuries of Tradition in Britain

Throughout the centuries, the British Isles have been home to a wide array of customs, traditions, and beliefs that reflect the intricate tapestry of our cultural history. One such tradition that has...
Anatolian History: Emerging Empires and Lands Changing Hands
8 September, 2024 - 16:28 Kartal Kaya

Anatolian History: Emerging Empires and Lands Changing Hands

What comes to mind when one says Anatolia? Does the phrase “land of the rising sun” (as the ancient Greeks called it) appear? Or, because it technically belongs to the Middle East, do you think of an...
Constantine XI And The Final Days Of The Byzantine Empire (Video)
7 September, 2024 - 22:44 Robbie Mitchell

Constantine XI And The Final Days Of The Byzantine Empire (Video)

Constantine XI Palaiologos, the last Byzantine emperor , was born on February 8, 1405, into a dynasty struggling to maintain control over a crumbling empire. By the time of his birth, the Byzantine...
Execution Site Archaeology Uncovers Haunting Secrets in Saxony-Anhalt
7 September, 2024 - 18:27 Gary Manners

Execution Site Archaeology Uncovers Haunting Secrets in Saxony-Anhalt

Archaeological excavations in northern Germany, have revealed fascinating insights into the penal practices of the Middle Ages and early modern period. Led by the State Office for Monument...
Portrait of Gustav Vasa.
6 September, 2024 - 22:03 Robbie Mitchell

Gustav Vasa: The Rebel Who Founded Modern Sweden

Gustav Vasa, often hailed as the father of modern Sweden, is one of the most distinguished figures in the nation’s history. Born into Swedish nobility in 1496, his leadership was instrumental in...
The remains of a kurgan burial mound found in Kazakhstan with two stone ridges known as "mustaches."
6 September, 2024 - 14:51 Gary Manners

‘Mustached’ Burial Mounds Discovered in Kazakhstan

Archaeologists have uncovered ten ancient burial mounds, known as kurgans, in Kazakhstan's Ulytau region, with some displaying distinctive "mustaches." These kurgans, which likely date back to the...
Henry VIII Portrait, 1539-40, Hans Holbein the Younger
5 September, 2024 - 20:05 ancient origins

How Henry VIII Accidentally Changed the Way We Write History

By Raphaëlle Goyeau /The Conversation In 1534, King Henry VIII infamously broke away from the Catholic Church, becoming the head of the Church of England. Following this, two lesser-known acts were...
Left; Salt man No 4 16 years old youth. Right; Head of Salt man 1, IIran Baastan Museum.
5 September, 2024 - 15:02 Sahir

New Revelations Emerge About Pristine ‘Saltmen’ Mummies Site

Archaeologists are now closer than ever to unraveling the mysteries of an ancient Iranian salt mine, where the remains of miners, preserved in shocking poses, have been found in a state of grim,...
Dr. Matthew Wooller, leader of the Adopt a Mammoth project and Director of the Stable Isotope Facility at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
5 September, 2024 - 12:30 Cecilia Bogaard

Alaskan University Offers the Curious a Chance to Adopt a Mammoth

Mammoths became extinct on mainland Alaska just under 12,000 years ago. Or at least that’s the current consensus. This timeline supports the argument that the arrival of humans at the end of the last...
Mongol shamans dressed for a ritual.
4 September, 2024 - 22:47 Robbie Mitchell

How the Shamans Created the Mongol Empire (Video)

The Mongol Empire's rise and expansion across Eurasia were influenced by various factors, including the critical role played by shamans within Mongol society. These spiritual leaders were deeply...
1570–1576 Titian's Flaying of Marsyas. Some researchers such as Helen Lessore speculate that Bragadin's flaying provided the inspiration for this painting.
4 September, 2024 - 20:41 Aleksa Vučković

The Fate of Marcantonio Bragadin and the Fall of Famagusta

The late 16th century was a time of immense turmoil in the Eastern Mediterranean, marked by the near-constant clash between the Ottoman Empire and the Venetian Republic over the control of the island...
Masada showing the siege ramp built by the Roman army
4 September, 2024 - 15:14 Sahir

Unbelievable Revelation that the Roman Siege of Masada Lasted Weeks, Not Years

A new archaeological study has come to some incredible conclusions on the dramatic Roman siege of Masada, the legendary stronghold which served as the stage for the last stand of Jewish rebels...

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