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1. Aspasia - The Real-Life Helen of Troy? An Inspirational Courtesan’s Tale

   ... literate, astute, and a skilled instructor of the art of speaking in public. In his philosophical dialogue ...

   Yvonne Korshak - 28/04/2023 - 18:59

2. The Spiritual Center of Taxila: One-time Jerusalem and Alexandria of the Buddhist World

   ... is an interesting example of how religion can inspire art and learning. Some of the greatest centers of learning and works of art have been inspired by religious thought. Academic ...

   Caleb Strom - 21/06/2017 - 23:07

3. Hidden Horrors: 10 of History’s Most Shocking Mass Graves

   From ancient times to the present day, mass graves have been a haunting reminder of the atrocities that human beings can inflict upon each other. These graves, containing the remains of countless individuals, bear witness to the horrors of war, genocide, disease, and political violence. Some of these graves have been intentionally hidden, while others were left out in the open, serving as a grim reminder of the brutality of the past.

   Robbie Mitchell - 14/04/2023 - 22:52

4. Cathedral of the Holy Savior of Congo In Angola Is A Christian Landmark in Sub-Saharan Africa

   Angola is a country that is rarely visited and its tourist industry is underdeveloped. This is in part due to the devastation caused by the wars of independence and civil wars that only ended in 2002. But Angola has many historic monuments related to its pre-colonial and colonial past. One of the most important is the former Cathedral of the Holy Saviour of Congo which is significant in the history of Christianity in Africa as it’s the oldest church in Sub-Saharan Africa outside of Ethiopia.

   Ed Whelan - 09/01/2019 - 01:42

5. The Bizarre Phenomenon of Coffin Births

   I was reading through an article yesterday from the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology titled The Non-Adult Cohort from Le Morne Cemetery, Mauritius: A Snap Shot of Early Life and Death after Abolition by Appleby et al. (2012) when I stumbled upon a new term: coffin birth. I guess it seems obvious now what it means, but at first glance my thought was: why on earth would a woman want to give birth in a coffin?

   ancient-origins - 25/01/2016 - 14:45

6. The Curse of the Samurai Muramasa Blades

   ... anime and even in the Marvel Universe. Promotional art for Playstation game ‘Muramasa: The Demon Blade’ ( ...

   dhwty - 08/04/2015 - 14:56

7. What Happened to Grand Temple Building in Ancient Egypt after the Death of Alexander the Great?

   Egyptian temple culture was thought to be declining in the Ptolemaic era, after the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. Nothing could be further from the truth, says Egyptologist Carina van den Hoven. Temple culture was very much alive and kicking. PhD defense 16 February.

   ancient-origins - 21/02/2017 - 01:57

8. 2020, Year of the Deeply Ancient Beasts

   Pterodactylus is an extinct genus of pterosaurs whose members are commonly known as pterodactyls. Pterodactylus antiquus was the first pterosaur to be named and identified as a flying reptile, while Terrordactyl was an awesome 2016 movie where ancient flying reptiles attacked Los Angeles. Now, an international team has uncovered an astounding discovery based on remains found in northeast China.

   ashley cowie - 15/04/2021 - 14:34

9. Henry IV: Crown, Conflict, Consequence

   Henry IV of England, reigning from 1399 to 1413, stands as a figure of intrigue amidst the tumultuous tapestry of English history. His ascent to the throne, shrouded in political machinations and challenges to legitimacy, heralded an era of both promise and peril. Henry's reign witnessed the clash of rival factions, religious upheaval, and the ever-present specter of rebellion. Yet, amidst the chaos, Henry sought to assert his authority and stabilize a realm teetering on the brink of collapse.

   Robbie Mitchell - 21/04/2024 - 14:57

10. The Cost of Grief: Professional Mourners of the Ancient World

    Funerals can be difficult to get through. The pain of loss can simply be too much for many. So why would anyone ever need to pay people to cry at their funeral? This didn’t just happen occasionally in the ancient world. It was extremely common for wealthy people of the time to hire women to mourn at their funerals. Whether it was Rome, Greece, China, Egypt, or the Middle East, there are documented cases of professional mourners from all over the globe - and the reasons for it are fascinating.

    Mark Brophy - 02/12/2022 - 17:56

11. Young Neanderthal Footprint Found in Gibraltar is Only the Second Example in the World

    The sand sheets in the rampant dunes above Catalan Bay in Gibraltar are a relic of the last glaciation, when the sea level was up to 120 meters below present levels and a great field of dunes extended eastwards from the base of the Rock. Several vertebrate footprints have been found at the site over the years, now the list also includes a track left by a Neanderthal.

    ancient-origins - 16/02/2019 - 01:54

12. Hunters Find Striking Viking Sword Isolated at High Altitude in Norway

    Four friends were slowly making their way across the high altitude rocky terrain while hunting reindeer in Oppland, Norway. One noticed a rusty object sticking out of the rocks. Curiosity took over and he sped up to reach the spot, where he soon found himself in front of an impressive-looking sword. After releasing the sword from its rocky hold, the friends decided that it didn’t look like anything modern, so they headed back down the mountain with their treasure to consult a local archaeologist.

    Alicia McDermott - 09/09/2017 - 22:52

13. Venetian Bridge Wars: The ‘Fighting Spirit’ of Renaissance Venice

    For generations of Venetians, “guerra di canne” or “war with sticks” was a celebrated tradition. Throughout the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods, Venice was divided into many different administrative districts, each with its own rival factions. These factions would regularly meet up on the bridges of Venice to engage in fights with fists and sticks. So, how did the Venetian bridge wars come about, what were they like, and why did they end more than 300 years after they began?

    Mark Brophy - 18/08/2022 - 15:00

14. Invisible waveforms, ET and other Transmissions

    The recent 'Citizen Hearing on Disclosure' discussed possible reasons for the pervasive, pathological and absurd secrecy around the ongoing extraterrestrial & UFO events, which appear to be increasing. The reasons for secrecy given by the courageous panel I would also agree with — for example: power, manipulation, control, money and greed; as well as the deceit involved in the potentially catastrophic legal consequences of hidden advances in technology that might free us from oil and rid the planet of pollution.

    susan - 06/05/2013 - 16:41

15. Touching 4,000-Year-Old Royal Double Burial Found in Kazakhstan

    Archaeologists working in a desolate and remote area of the Central Asian country of Kazakhstan have made a remarkable discovery. They found the remains of an adolescent couple from 4000 years ago in a grave that had a treasure trove of gold and bronze burial goods. The couple was found in a graveyard that is providing insights into a rich and sophisticated culture that thrived in the region during the Bronze Age.

    Ed Whelan - 30/07/2019 - 22:36

16. Discovery of 8,000-year-old Residue in the Middle East is the Earliest Evidence Yet of Winemaking

    ... was invented in this period together with many advances in art, technology and cuisine," said Batiuk. "This methodology ...

    ancient-origins - 14/11/2017 - 01:45

17. The Stunning Temple of Seti I in Abydos, Egypt

    Seti I is one of the lesser-known pharaohs of the New Kingdom period of ancient Egypt. However, his temple in Abydos is among the most famous, cited by many as the most impressive religious structure still standing in Egypt.

    dhwty - 29/11/2019 - 21:15

18. Truth of 7300-Year-Old Violence Uncovered in the Spanish Pyrenees

    An examination of human remains found in a cave in the Spanish Pyrenees, that date to almost 7300 years ago has provided proof of the brutality of life in the Stone Age. It is believed that the remains are those of adults and children who were massacred. This Stone Age massacre is helping researchers to understand the nature of human violence and they believe it shows that we are ‘hardwired’ to be violent.

    Ed Whelan - 11/02/2020 - 17:30

19. Masyaf Castle, the Seat of the Assassins

    Fans of the popular video game series Assassin’s Creed would be familiar with the castle of Masyaf in Syria. In the series, the castle of Masyaf was the headquarters of the notorious Assassins, and this is not fiction - Masyaf was indeed once home to the much feared ancient order of assassins.

    dhwty - 23/07/2014 - 01:41

20. Nabu: Ancient Mesopotamian God of Scribes and Wisdom

    ... and widespread until roughly the 2nd century AD. As the art of writing in cuneiform became gradually lost and ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 15/02/2021 - 22:10

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