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1. Ancient Samaria, a City Destroyed and Ten Tribes Lost Forever

   Once known as the Land of Canaan, the region was home to great cultures and civilizations for thousands of years. As a result, there are many historic ruins and one of the most fascinating is the ruins of Samaria. This ancient city has remains dating from the Israelite period through to the Middle Ages. Today the area is a National Park and it is recognized as being of immense archaeological importance.

   Ed Whelan - 11/09/2020 - 01:50

2. The Enduring Legacy of Confucius: 10 Insights into the World's Most Influential Thinker

   ... was born.  It’s believed that Confucius wrote many books over his lifetime but today the Analects is the only ... The Analects has been one of the most widely read books in China for thousands of years. Today it is commonly ...

   Robbie Mitchell - 27/03/2023 - 14:54

3. Slew of Surreal Experiences tied to KV62. Carter and Tut: Masks, Mosquitoes, and Mania!

   There were several exciting, strange and puzzling happenings in the run-up to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and later. While Howard Carter wasn’t sure of the words he had used to describe his reaction on gaining the first glimpse of the treasures; a mosquito brought death on its wings to the financier, Lord Carnarvon. Today, we are surprised to hear the ancient pronunciation of the boy-king’s name; and to learn that there really was no romantic involvement between key players in the KV62 saga.

   anand balaji - 28/08/2017 - 15:36

4. 13th century cat- and goat-hide shop excavated in England

   ... items and vellum - a parchment used for scrolls and books,” says EDP24, an online British publication. 13 th ...

   Mark Miller - 16/01/2015 - 22:28

5. Giants: Sons of the Gods

   ... afford to ignore any longer. Unlike other more sensational books on the topic, there is no undue speculation to be found ...

   ancient-origins - 28/10/2017 - 00:30

6. Stolen Legacy: The Egyptian Origins of Western Philosophy

   ... then, that the production of the unusually large number of books ascribed to Aristotle has proved a physical ...

   ancient-origins - 10/06/2017 - 02:27

7. Conwy Castle: This Fine Medieval Welsh Castle was Built for a Ferocious English King

   Wales is famous for many things - its singers, sports, incredible scenery and of course its many great castles. One of the most famous of these is Conwy (Conway) Castle, which is widely regarded as one of the finest medieval fortresses in all of Europe. And having the Welsh dragon flutter over the site adds to the appeal.

   Ed Whelan - 26/05/2019 - 14:06

8. Throne Hall of Dongola: Hidden Christian Beginnings Revealed in the Walls of the Oldest Preserved Mosque in Sudan

   Relatively little is known of Sudan beyond the borders of Africa even though it is a country which has been home to significant civilizations and has many fascinating archaeological sites.

   Ed Whelan - 23/02/2019 - 01:57

9. Secret Chamber Revisited: The Quest for the Lost Knowledge of Ancient Egypt

   ... the supreme god of wisdom Thoth, the writer of the fabled Books of Hermes? Will the Great Pyramid prove to be the ...

   ancient-origins - 04/11/2016 - 13:57

10. The Origins of Voodoo, a Misunderstood Religion

    ... in "The Encyclopedia of the Paranormal" (Prometheus Books, 1996). “Voudon teaches belief in a supreme being ...

    dhwty - 09/01/2021 - 00:47

11. David G. Jones

    ... rival states to found his empire, buried scholars, burned books and put hundreds of thousands of peasants to work ...

    ancient-origins - 02/01/2013 - 08:03

12. The Rome of America: What Lies Under Teotihuacan? – The Real City of the Gods

    ... to their boats…bringing back with them all their holy books and their sacred images.” The identity of Teotihuacan ...

    Marco M. Vigato - 17/02/2017 - 13:54

13. The Real Reason Tutankhamun, Akhenaten, and Cleopatra are the Superstars of Ancient Egypt

    ... the media were not meaningful. However, among the tons of books about the 'celebrity' rulers of Egypt, many incredibly ... – Cleopatra. Portrayed in numerous movies, paintings, books, etc., she endures as a heroine of people's ...

    Natalia Klimczak - 11/04/2017 - 14:01

14. Are These the Headless Remains of Sir George Yeardley, One of America’s First Politicians?

    ... present in the church. Why Isn’t This Map in the History Books? Why are Democrats ‘Left’ and Republicans ...

    Alicia McDermott - 25/07/2018 - 14:02

15. What Really Lies Hidden in the Vatican Secret Archives?

    ... and Media, 16 Sept. 2010. Web. https://www.theguardian.com/books/gallery/2010/sep/08/vatican-secret-archives-pope . ...

    Kerry Sullivan - 14/07/2021 - 01:55

16. Longest Ancient Etruscan Inscription Reveals Name of Virtually Unknown Goddess

    ... Indeed, it must be rare as this writer’s numerous books on myth do not mention any goddess or god of any people ...

    Mark Miller - 26/08/2016 - 21:57

17. The Bold Story of Benito de Soto, One of the Last Spanish Pirates

    ... of the Morning Star, available at: www.thepirateking.com/books/books_piratesownbook_de_soto.htm Captain Benito de Soto, ...

    Natalia Klimczak - 30/11/2016 - 21:53

18. Did God Have A Wife? Archaeology And Folk Religion In Ancient Israel

    ... Even more popularly written than Dever's two previous books, Did God Have a Wife? is sure to spur wide, even ...

    ancient-origins - 14/05/2016 - 02:22

19. Great Pyramids - Egypt

    ... Hidden Hieroglyphs Who Built the Great Pyramid? Related Books       Related Videos Great Pyramids - Egypt ...

    aprilholloway - 16/02/2013 - 12:42

20. Narcissus: An Ancient Tragic Story with Many Modern Parallels

    ... is considered his magnum opus comprising 11,995 lines, 15 books and over 250 myths. This colossal poem chronicles the ...

    Molly Dowdeswell - 31/07/2022 - 18:43

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