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Two Mysterious Cavities Found Inside Great Pyramid May Be Secret Rooms
A team of researchers that have used cutting edge technology to scan the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt have discovered two previously unknown cavities inside the world-famous monument. Are they secret rooms or passages that have long been rumored to lie within?
Natalia Klimczak - 19/10/2016 - 00:46
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Taputapuatea Marae, An Ancient Site of Human Sacrifice and Communing with the Gods
French Polynesia is renowned for its beauty and friendly people, but still relatively little is known about its history. The sacred site of Taputapuatea marae is of great significance to the people of the Pacific since it was an important religious and political center and is regarded as the origin of the Polynesian people. These islands are therefore both a historical and an archaeological gem.
Ed Whelan - 06/05/2019 - 14:01
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Viva La Muerte! Santa Muerte, Folk Saint and Holy Personification of Death, Healer and Protector
Some people become devotees on their own initiative, actively seeking out Santa Muerte upon the recommendation of friends or family members. Others receive an unexpected call or visit from the Skinny Lady (la Flaquita, one of her many nicknames) in which she offers to solve their problems. Such was my own path to the skeleton saint, a surprise visit in the spring of 2009. For several years I had been doing research on the Virgin of Guadalupe, Mexico’s patron saint.
Dr. Andrew Chesnut - 26/10/2016 - 14:52
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Is this the Final Resting Place of Noah? It is Certainly One of the Contenders
The tale about a huge ship (of Biblical proportions) that enabled the survival of all of the species of animals around the world sounds impressive, but also quite unbelievable. Nonetheless, its builder, Noah, is one of the most popular biblical figures. Furthermore, he is an important prophet in Islam. Although his story, perhaps inspired by the Epic of Gilgamesh, has existed for thousands of years and is known by billions of people, the place of Noah’s burial remains unknown.
Natalia Klimczak - 05/05/2017 - 18:53
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Egypt’s Second Khufu Ship - Fully Excavated, Ready for Reassembly
After years of work, researchers have now completed their exhumation of all the artifacts of the Second Khufu Ship found next to the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) in Giza. The next steps are restoration and reassembly so this significant artifact will be ready for visitors to gaze upon it with awe at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Natalia Klimczak - 07/07/2021 - 22:11
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Pharaoh Ramses’ Anti-Israelite Policy Now Explained
... the Events of the Exodus? Does the Negev’s Ancient Rock-Art Help Turn the Bible Exodus Story into Fact? Moses: Myth, ...
Rabbi Allen Maller - 05/08/2018 - 19:04
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How the Ancient World Invoked the Dead to Help the Living
Though it may seem as if Halloween is a modern con trick designed to get us spending our hard-earned cash on an American celebration, this is not the case. In fact, dressing up, knocking on neighbors’ doors and asking for food at this time of year is a very old tradition. Communities on the British Isles were taking part in similar rituals as far back as the 16th century.
ancient-origins - 29/10/2016 - 21:57
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The Nara Period: Japan’s First Permanent Capital
The Nara period lasted from 710 to 784/94 AD. This period in Japanese history is named after the seat of imperial government in the ancient city of Nara. This was the country’s first permanent capital, and was modelled after Chang’an, the capital of the neighboring Chinese Tang dynasty. Indeed, the Nara period is notable for the adoption of Chinese practices by the Japanese elite. Such practices included Chinese models of government, Chinese Buddhism, as it was practiced in Tang China, and the Chinese writing system.
dhwty - 23/01/2021 - 13:33
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Forgotten, Lost, or Destroyed? Exploring the Final Fate of the Famous Three Ships Led by Columbus
The story of Christopher Columbus would not have been complete without three ships: Santa Maria, La Pinta, and La Niña. Their names are still famous, but the ships themselves seem to have disappeared from the pages of history.
Natalia Klimczak - 31/07/2016 - 14:41
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Glastonbury: Archaeology is Revealing New Truths About the Origins of British Christianity
Roberta Gilchrist/The Conversation
New archaeological research on Glastonbury Abbey pushes back the date for the earliest settlement of the site by 200 years – and reopens debate on Glastonbury’s origin myths.
ancient-origins - 27/03/2018 - 01:56
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The Mysteries of Machu Picchu and Archaeological Obsession
Hidden away within the Andes, 2,430 meters (7,972 ft) above sea level, the Inca site of Machu Picchu near Cusco in Peru is often referred to as the lost city of the Incas. These days you couldn’t claim it’s still lost.
johnblack - 05/03/2022 - 00:57
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Happy Holi: Ancient Legends Behind India's Colorful Celebration
Holi is an ancient Indian spring festival that celebrates love, color, and the triumph of good over evil. Traditionally, this was a major Hindu religious festival in North India, but the fun, vibrancy, unity, and joy associated with Holi has spread to non-Hindus in South Asia and various communities around the world.
dhwty - 20/03/2019 - 00:43
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When in Rome, Even the Christian Pilgrims Enjoyed the Baths of Caracalla
... the Roman populace. He adorned the baths with exquisite art and magnificent statues, such as the famous Farnese Bull, ...
Ed Whelan - 13/09/2020 - 22:49
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The Badlands Guardian: Geological Feature that Stunned the World
Canada is a large country with a great many amazing natural sights. One of the most dramatic has only been revealed in recent years, the Badlands Guardian. This is a geological wonder that appears to represent an indigenous man’s head in profile. The discovery of the dramatic and unusual geographical feature has fascinated many in Canada and beyond.
Ed Whelan - 06/10/2018 - 18:14
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Cyrus the Great – Conqueror or Uber Human Rights Activist?
Cyrus II of Persia (more commonly known as Cyrus the Great and called Cyrus the Elder by the ancient Greeks) was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire. Although there are various ancient sources for Cyrus’ life, one of the most important of these is Herodotus’ The Histories.
dhwty - 13/02/2020 - 01:55
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Social Consequences of the Thirty Years' War: Was it Worth it?
The Thirty Years’ War was a major European war that occurred during the 17th century. While the conflict took place mainly in the area of modern day Germany, it involved many of the great European powers at that time. The Thirty Years’ War had a profound impact on Europe, and some of the consequences of this war can be seen in the changes that were made to European society.
dhwty - 06/11/2020 - 23:55
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Archaeologists find 12,000-year-old pictograph at Gobeklitepe
Excavations being conducted at the ancient city of Göbeklitepe in Turkey have uncovered an ancient pictograph on an obelisk which researchers say could be the earliest known pictograph ever discovered.
Robin Whitlock - 17/07/2015 - 21:56
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Baba Yaga: The Wicked Witch of Slavic Folklore
As ambiguous as she is hideous, Baba Yaga is an anomaly. In Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga is both a maternal, mother nature figure and an evil villain who kidnaps and eats children. Numerous renditions of her tale portray her as a harbinger of transformation, possessing the power to either assist or obstruct those who she chances upon, and eating those who fail to satisfy her demands.
Riley Winters - 25/02/2023 - 00:53
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Enigmatic Carvings on Underwater Ruins in China Mystify Investigators
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Lakshmi: The Enigmatic Hindu Personification Of Mother Nature
It is no secret that the enigmatic Hindu pantheon can be quite unique and overwhelming to fully grasp. It is full of mythical gods and goddesses, of wondrous divine creatures, and deep, meaningful, and quite philosophical concepts. It is also filled with exotic and complex names and terms, making it special and inspiring. The messages that Hinduism conveys are profound in many ways, and it is considered to be a tolerant and peaceful religion.
Aleksa Vučković - 07/02/2021 - 22:00