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  1. A Flexible and Deadly Blade: The Dangerous Urumi

    The urumi (which may be literally translated as ‘curling blade’,) is a type of weapon from India. This weapon is known also as ‘surul vaal’, which means ‘spring sword’). As its name suggests, this weapon consists of a metal blade that is wielded like a whip. The urumi has often been described as one of the more bizarre weapons that the world has seen. And it is an extremely dangerous weapon, not only for those whom it is used against, but equally so for its wielder.

    dhwty - 29/03/2017 - 18:59

  2. A Rebel in an Eyepatch and Gown - Ana de Mendoza, the Princess of Eboli

    When one comes across her portraits, the first thing that is assumed is that the woman depicted within had to be a pirate. However, Ana de Mendoza was actually noblewoman and a rebel in a gown. It could be argued that her behavior was better suited to the 21st century than to the period in which she lived.

    Natalia Klimczak - 18/07/2016 - 21:43

  3. Manned Mission on Mars in 2018

    The non-profit Organization Inspiration Mars Foundation has the intention to send two people to Mars on January 18, 2018. The reason why the date is so specific is because this is the closest time that Mars and Earth will be aligned in a suitable way to minimize the roundtrip to Mars. And according to the calculations the next window will be in 2031. So if this window is missed then we would have to wait another 12 years, unless of course Warp Engines or other ‘Alien’ technology will be developed by then.

    ancient-origins - 11/04/2013 - 07:50

  4. How a Chinese Empress Built the Largest Palace in the World (Video)

    In 662 AD, as Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty’s health waned, Empress Wu Zetian quietly assumed the reins of power, navigating a realm dominated by men. Wu's ambition knew no bounds, and she aimed to demonstrate her supremacy in an unconventional manner – through the expansion of the Imperial Palace.

    Robbie Mitchell - 27/10/2023 - 20:52

  5. Cosmic Rays Could Finally Reveal Structure of Mysterious Tomb of China’s First Emperor

    For over two millennia, the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang have been locked away, with scientists and historians the world over desperate to catch a glimpse of what really lies within. The mausoleum, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Xi’an Lintong District, was accidentally unearthed by a group of peasants back in 1974.

    Sahir - 19/12/2021 - 17:56

  6. A Community Burial Advances Understanding of Life in Neolithic Spain

    A Neolithic Spanish burial site which contains the remains of a closely-related local community from 6,000 years ago had been discovered in Burgos, northern Spain. During their excavations, researchers identified at last 47 adults and adolescents that had been buried in one tomb during a hundred-year period. They say that the Neolithic burial site contained the remains of people who were closely-related and lived 6,000 years ago.

    Natalia Klimczak - 22/01/2016 - 00:49

  7. The Ancient Maya: How Did Such An Advanced Society Collapse? (Video)

    ... The Famous Maya City of Copan: A Site with Abundant Art and Hieroglyphs What Happened to the Maya? Within Copan's ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 15/12/2023 - 16:04

  8. Hopi Legends and the ‘Flying Shields’

    The Hopituh Shi-nu-mu (Hopi) people are one of the Native American tribes, descendants of the Ancient Pueblo people that lived in the South West Area of the US which today is called Four Corners (The cross between Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah).

    johnblack - 18/11/2013 - 10:59

  9. Greece's Crown Jewel: A 360° Tour of the Acropolis (Video)

    Uncover the marvels of the ancient Acropolis in Athens through a captivating 360-degree tour by the BBC. The Parthenon, an iconic monument at the heart of this sacred hill, captures immediate attention. Yet, there's more to explore in the shadows, like the Eriktheion, a smaller temple with equal importance, dedicated to the mythical King Erechtheis. The Porch of the Caryatids, guarded by six striking maidens for millennia, marks the grave of King Kekrops, the legendary founder of Athens.

    Robbie Mitchell - 04/08/2023 - 01:54

  10. Mesolithic Woman Stuns Onlookers With Her Electric Gaze

    ... BEFORE BEING BURIED IN THE HOMES OF THE LIVING ROCK ART REVEALS PREHISTORIC SEAFARING IN SWEDEN Oscar Nilson ...

    Ed Whelan - 16/11/2019 - 13:30

  11. 16th Century Astronomer Tycho Brahe Had a Drunken Pet Moose

    In the realms of ancient history, the enigmatic quirks of historical figures never cease to amaze. Among these eccentricities, Tycho Brahe, the esteemed 16th-century astronomer, stands out not only for his groundbreaking contributions to astronomy but also for his rather unconventional choice of pet—an inebriated moose.

    Joanna Gillan - 01/10/2023 - 22:57

  12. The Norman Conquest Didn’t Kill the English Appetite

    A team of researchers have established that Norman dietary influences in England after the Norman Conquest were less profound than previously imagined. This was a huge surprise given the perceived impact of Norman culture on Anglo-Saxon England.

    Ed Whelan - 07/07/2020 - 19:04

  13. Investigators use a Volunteer and Real Blood in Forensic Testing of the Shroud of Turin

    It is reported in several news outlets that another test has been conducted on the controversial Shroud of Turn which indicates that it is most likely a forgery. This shroud is believed by many to be the burial shroud that Jesus Christ was wrapped in after his death by crucifixion. Forensic experts have investigated the cloth using blood-spatter techniques. This investigation adds to the research that proves that the cloth is not a genuine religious relic.

    Ed Whelan - 19/07/2018 - 02:02

  14. Humanity’s First Ancestor is 2 Million Years Old, Skull Fragment Reveals

    The story of human evolution is a contested one. A basic narrative with certain elements of truth exists in the popular realm which is that the earliest human beings evolved from apes. That stage of evolution was not an overnight process, and took millions of years to reach its conclusion, including several evolutionary and biological mechanisms that we take for granted today. Now, scientists say our first ancestor walked around Lake Turkana, Kenya two million years ago!

    Sahir - 18/04/2021 - 22:54

  15. Septimius Severus and the Severan Dynasty, In Brief (Video)

    Robbie Mitchell - 05/04/2024 - 00:41

  16. A Golden Age of Ancient DNA Science Begins

    If I had taken a straw poll among anthropologists 10 years ago asking them how far genetic research would come in the next decade, I doubt anyone would have come close to predicting the big impact fossil DNA work would come to have.

    Back then, this nascent field was bogged down with fundamental issues like distinguishing authentic DNA from contamination. Simply recovering enough nuclear DNA to say anything sensible at all about human origins would have been a really big achievement.

    ancient-origins - 25/03/2016 - 02:44

  17. 3,600-Year-Old Town of Treasures Excavated in Gaza

    A rich trading town dating back about 3,600 years has been under excavation in the Gaza Strip on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Archaeologists have uncovered stunning gold jewelry, scarabs and Cypriot pottery in the town, Tell el-Ajjul, which was on one of the ancient world’s major trade highways.

    Various peoples fought major wars along the route over the millennia, though it appears the people of Tell el-Ajjul were peaceful.

    Mark Miller - 21/05/2016 - 03:39

  18. Cerberus: Legendary Hell Hound of the Underworld

    In ancient Greek mythology, there exists a three headed dog called Cerberus that guards the entrance to Hades, a misty and gloomy Underworld in which spirits of the dead are permitted to enter but none are allowed to leave. In the ancient world, dogs were often depicted as wild animals that defied domestication, roamed the streets in packs and scavenged on the edge of town. The mythical Cerberus incorporated not only the feared qualities of the ancient canine, but was a strange mixture of several creatures in one and a nightmarish s

    Bryan Hill - 11/06/2019 - 01:29

  19. What You Should Know About the Codex Gigas, aka the Devil’s Bible

    ... of the Devil were a common occurrence in medieval art , his depiction in the Codex Gigas stands out for ...

    Alicia McDermott - 05/04/2019 - 22:53

  20. Walk (to Work) Like an Egyptian: Nakhtpaaten, the First Commuter

    ... of the Kings Caused Laborers to Suffer from Arthritis The Art of Amarna: Akhenaten and his life under the Sun ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 26/01/2023 - 17:49

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