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1. Cracking the Mystery of the Decapitated Meroë Head

   Sometimes, modern archaeology reveals something that simply baffles us. Whether it is an item with inexplicable origins, or an out of place artifact, archaeology and history combined often leave us scratching our heads in confusion. The enigmatic Meroë head had that exact same impact when first discovered in 1910. It is a marvelous bronze head of Roman Emperor Augustus - but it was found thousands of kilometers away from Rome! Nevertheless, the puzzle of the Meroë head was finally solved through meticulous historical research.

   Aleksa Vučković - 05/03/2023 - 14:00

2. Ancient Whale with Four Legs Found Along the Coast of Peru

   Cetaceans, the group including whales and dolphins, originated in south Asia more than 50 million years ago from a small, four-legged, hoofed ancestor.

   ancient-origins - 06/04/2019 - 01:31

3. Sacred Defense in the Middle Ages: Transylvanian Fortified Churches

   One would think that a church is a place of refuge, of spiritual comfort and protection - where violence has no place to exist. Usually, this is exactly the case and throughout the world churches are great monuments of cultural and architectural achievement. But sadly, they were often victims of war. No matter how pretty, old, or peaceful, churches were often destroyed and razed to the ground, even when they harbored refugees.

   Aleksa Vučković - 05/01/2022 - 01:00

4. Conference on Precession and Ancient Knowledge

   Most history books still teach that about 5000 years ago mankind was a primitive hunter-gatherer incapable of complex thought. Under this paradigm megalithic structures found all over the world were built for sacrificial purposes, to deify a ruler, or to help a society ignorant of the seasons know when to plant its crops. Mankind was thought to be a brutish sort stuck in survival mode, incapable of little more than grunting and groaning.

   ancient-origins - 04/05/2014 - 11:39

5. Ground-Penetrating Radar Locates Massive Viking Burial Mounds in Norway

   An extensive survey using ground penetrating radar in northern Norway has revealed the presence of 15 gigantic Viking burial mounds, along with other measurable remains of ongoing human activity.

   Nathan Falde - 22/01/2021 - 21:58

6. 3000-year-old Greek Processional ‘Sacred Road’ Discovered in Turkey

   An important and very rare ‘Sacred Road’ has been unearthed by archaeologists in western Turkey. The ancient pathway once ran between two important Greek cities.

   Ed Whelan - 10/07/2019 - 22:37

7. Picatrix: The Ancient Arabian Book of Astrology and Occult Magic

   ... that are necessary to observe in this most excellent art, and how they may be summoned with images, suffumigations ...

   mrreese - 19/11/2014 - 12:35

8. When Did Humans First Learn to Count?

   Peter Schumer /The Conversation

   The history of math is murky, predating any written records. When did humans first grasp the basic concept of a number? What about size and magnitude, or form and shape?

   ancient-origins - 26/06/2018 - 02:04

9. Gorsium Archaeological Park: Once A Thriving Roman City Forgotten For Centuries

   Gorsium-Herculia, once strategically important enough to host Roman Emperors, was rediscovered in 1866 by Floris Romer, ‘the father of Hungarian archaeology.’ 

   Michelle Freson - 23/08/2018 - 01:59

10. Catastrophic 14th-century Climate Events May Foretell Bleak Future

    Sister institutes from Leipzig, Germany have just released a study that discloses important facts about major climate events that occurred during the 14th century AD.

    Nathan Falde - 14/01/2021 - 21:59

11. Sunken Treasures: The Shipwreck of the Maravillas (Video)

    Robbie Mitchell - 23/12/2023 - 20:00

12. Have researchers cracked the code of the 4,000-year-old Phaistos Disc?

    The Phaistos Disc is a fired clay plate from the 2^nd millennium BC with both sides showing a spiral of strange stamped symbols. Ever since its discovery in 1908, in a palace called Phaistos on the island of Crete, the meaning of the unusual inscription has mystified scholars. But now, after more than a century, scholars may have finally come a step closer to solving one of the most famous mysteries in archaeology.

    aprilholloway - 26/10/2014 - 21:55

13. Traditions of Twelfth Night: Dismantling the Christmas Tree

    Counting from December 25, using the Julian calendar, Twelfth Night – January 6 – takes place on the last night of the ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’, marking the coming of the Epiphany, celebrating the revelation (theophany) of God manifesting as Jesus Christ.  Supersti

    Roberto Volterri - 06/01/2021 - 21:47

14. 1,300-Year-Old Fortress Ruins on Siberian Lake Mystifies Experts

    It is one of the most mysterious archaeological sites in Russia – an ancient complex engulfing a small island in the center of a remote lake in the mountains of southern Siberia. At first glance, it appears to be an ancient fortress, its perimeter of high walls constructed to keep out enemies. However, others have proposed the 1,300-year-old structure may have been a summer palace, monastery, memorial complex, ritual center, or astronomical observatory.

    Joanna Gillan - 25/10/2023 - 14:59

15. Shocking Discovery Shows Ancient Koreans were Sacrificed for Building Project

    Local authorities from South Korea announced recently that they have found proof of human sacrifice for the foundation of buildings for the first time at a Korean site. Experts suggest that the victims were sacrificed in order to ensure the successful construction of ancient buildings.

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 17/05/2017 - 02:02

16. Pirate Havens: 8 of the Most Notorious Pirate Strongholds

    Pirates have captured our imagination for centuries with their tales of adventure, daring raids, and hidden treasure. From the Caribbean to the South China Sea, pirates have prowled the high seas, attacking ships, and plundering their cargo. But pirates needed a base of operations, a place to rest, repair their ships, and plan their next raid. These pirate ports and strongholds, scattered around the world, were hotspots of piracy and criminal activity that shaped the course of history.

    Robbie Mitchell - 02/04/2023 - 15:00

17. 4,000-year-old sunken ship found in Turkey is among oldest in the world

    A recent excavation at the port of Urla underwater archaeological site in Turkey has revealed a sunken ship that is believed to date back 4,000 years, according to a report in Hurriyet Daily News.

    aprilholloway - 05/09/2014 - 23:50

18. The Seven Most Deadly Weapons of the Crusades, or Were There Eight?

    By Cam Rea / Classical Wisdom

    Cam Rea - 14/05/2018 - 16:29

19. Tibetan Plateau Denisovans Gave Modern Tibetans Altitude Superpowers

    ... Tibetan Hand and Footprints May Be Oldest Prehistoric Art Research Traces Cannabis Plant Origins to the Tibetan ...

    Sahir - 09/12/2021 - 22:20

20. Child’s Handprints in Mexican Cave Reveal Ancient Maya Ritual

    ... Mexico and Central America were at their peak, and art, architecture, and agriculture flourished. Beneath a ...

    Joanna Gillan - 02/05/2021 - 13:33

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