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The Ancient Complex of Koguryo Tombs in North Korea
... Scofield, D., 2003. Northeast Asia's Intra-mural Mural Wars. [Online] Available at: ...
dhwty - 06/06/2014 - 14:46
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Are Afghanistan’s Archaeological Treasures Safe?
... housed one of the most important collections in Central Asia, with over 100,000 items dating back several millennia. ...
ancient-origins - 24/09/2021 - 01:57
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Thunder Clap and Lightning Strike! Conquering the World, and the Battle of Ankara – Part 1
... the founder of the Timurid Empire in Persia and Central Asia. Timur was born in Transoxania and was a member of ...
Cam Rea - 29/05/2017 - 14:58
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A History of Islam: The Second Largest Religion in Today’s World Began With a Divine Revelation
... of the Indian subcontinent, as well as parts of Central Asia were brought under Islamic rule. The Umayyad Caliphate ...
dhwty - 23/01/2019 - 22:55
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Ashoka the Great: From Cruel King to Benevolent Buddhist
The emperor Ashoka is considered to be one of India’s greatest monarchs, and was the third ruler of the Mauryan Empire. Whilst Ashoka’s conquests pale in comparison to his illustrious grandfather’s, he is widely remembered as a Buddhist ruler, and it was his contributions to Buddhism and morality that made him such a renowned figure in Indian history.
dhwty - 21/10/2015 - 03:54
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Rare Cave Burial Might Resolve Africa’s Black Death Mystery
... , in the 14th century Black Death swept across Europe, Asia, and “North Africa,” killing up to 50% of the ...
ashley cowie - 11/03/2020 - 13:03
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The Reog Ponorogo: A Dance of Rebellion Which Changed History
... tourism commercial, which was part of the Malaysia Truly Asia campaign, featured the Tari Barongan. This is a dance ...
dhwty - 30/10/2020 - 00:01
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Decapitated Elongated Skulls Revealed as Gruesome Ancient Maya Ritual Offerings
In April, archaeologists working at the Moral-Reforma Archaeological site in Tabasco, Mexico, discovered 13 human burials with elongated skulls showing decapitation marks.
Sahir - 26/08/2023 - 18:53
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Hindu Temples and a Fallen Kingdom in Viet Nam: The My Son Sanctuary
... demise of what researchers claim was the only culture of Asia with Oceanian features. Despite the fall of the kingdom, ...
Alicia McDermott - 06/08/2015 - 03:48
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Indigenous Uruguayan DNA Reveals Ancestry New To South America
A new study presents the first whole genome sequences of Uruguayan indigenous peoples, whose last remnants were wiped out in the 18th century through a series of targeted European military campaigns. The Uruguayan DNA study shows that the indigenous peoples of Uruguay had an ancestry that was previously unknown in South America. Surprisingly, there is a genetic connection to the ancient peoples of Panama and eastern Brazil but not to modern Amazonians.
Sahir - 12/05/2022 - 18:44
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Newly Discovered 10,000 Year Old Las Vegas Culture Burials are the Oldest in Ecuador
... inhabit this area. There is a similar project going on in Asia. Top Image: A Las Vegas culture skull excavated in Loma ...
Alicia McDermott - 28/11/2018 - 23:00
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Emergence of Zoroastrianism and The Legacy of Zarathushtra
... tree is about 4,500 years old and is the oldest tree in Asia and the second oldest tree in the world. T he Cypress of ...
Mahbod Khanbolouki - 18/05/2015 - 02:07
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Experts restore 1,400-year-old shoes from a Chinese tomb
... first clothing made from woven fabrics, in both Europe and Asia, included simple tunics, robes, togas, wraps, and tied ...
Mark Miller - 17/03/2015 - 21:05
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Top 10 Infamous Serial Killers from Ancient History
Serial killers are not a new phenomenon. Before Jack the Ripper began his legendary killing spree in London in the 1800s, there is a long list of infamous serial killers active throughout history. Why is it that Jack the Ripper the most famous serial killer in history, when there have been more brutal and monstrous serial killers before him?
Theodoros Karasavvas - 25/02/2021 - 22:24
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World’s Oldest Funerary Fish Hooks Indicate Women Fished in Ancient Indonesia
... of Culture, History and Language in the ANU College of Asia and the Pacific told Phys.org: “These are the oldest ...
Alicia McDermott - 13/12/2017 - 13:56
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5,300-Year-Old Otzi the Iceman Yields Oldest Known Human Blood
... to have been invented more than 2,000 years later in Asia. Featured image: Researchers take a sample from Iceman's ...
Mark Miller - 06/05/2015 - 21:26
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Anyang: An Ancient Chinese City and the Evolution of Urbanization
... technology in early China” in Archaeological Research in Asia, Volume 14, pp. 121-134. Available at: ...
Ardent Geroy - 11/01/2024 - 13:50
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Analysis Reveals Secret Recipe of Ancient Egyptian Embalming Fluids
Egyptian mummification has been a source of fascination for historians, archaeologists and scientists alike for centuries. A recent study conducted by German and Egyptian researchers has finally uncovered the chemical makeup of the mysterious embalming salves and fluids used by the ancient Egyptians to preserve their royalty and important individuals.
Nathan Falde - 03/02/2023 - 01:00
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Stone, Water, and Elephants: Survival Secrets of Early Humans
... to several sites from the Lower Paleolithic period in Asia, Europe and Africa, where such a "triad" exists. These ...
ancient-origins - 27/03/2024 - 22:00
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Surprising Stone Age Knowledge Revealed on a Mammoth Bone Bracelet
... of the people of Chukchi, living in the far east of Asia, there were 14 weeks for 7 days, a total of 98 days. ...
Ingvar nord - 16/02/2018 - 18:57