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1. Battles of the Caribbean: Fort Rodney, St Lucia – Built by the British to Spy on the French

   Today, we think of the Caribbean as a tropical paradise, however, the area was once of strategic importance for the European Empires and a key battleground from the 17^th to the 19^th century.

   Ed Whelan - 04/08/2019 - 01:38

2. Digging the Deep Blue: Challenges and Triumphs in Underwater Archaeology

   Archaeology, the scientific study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts and other physical remains, has greatly evolved over time, providing a window onto the historic development of civilizations. From its crude beginnings to the current use of advanced technology, archaeology has allowed us to unlock many secrets of our past. However, one branch of archaeology that has been particularly challenging is underwater archaeology.

   Aleksa Vučković - 25/04/2023 - 14:58

3. Full Military Honors: Why Did General Santa Anna Bury His Leg?

   ... lived in exile from 1855 to 1874 in the United States , Cuba, Saint Thomas, and Colombia . In the later phase of his ...

   Bipin Dimri - 25/09/2021 - 18:41

4. The Oneiroi: Morpheus and His Brothers, Ancient Greek Dream Gods

   Greek mythology depicts its deities as belonging to one big family, and people today can still recognize its most prominent members. Most people are familiar with the Olympians, the major deities of the Greek pantheon. Many would have also heard about the Titans, the predecessors of the Olympian gods. Yet, the family tree of the Greek gods consists of more than just the Olympian gods and the Titans.

   dhwty - 13/05/2020 - 19:31

5. Sweden’s Mysterious Shipwrecks Found Full of Medieval Household Goods

   When underwater archaeologists discovered the sunken ruins of two medieval-era ships in Sweden’s Baltic Sea coastal waters last spring, they knew it would take some time to find answers explaining what the ships were and where they’d come from. Those answers have perhaps come more quickly than expected, as the researchers examining the remains of the ships have now determined the ages of the vessels.

   Nathan Falde - 04/12/2022 - 13:59

6. Discovery of Ancient Chinese City Rewrites History

   In China, an ancient city has been brought to light that could transform our understanding of the origin of civilization in the region. Experts believe the ruined urban settlement in Zhengzhou dates back 5,300 years. This means that Chinese civilization and cities are much older than is commonly assumed.

   Ed Whelan - 18/05/2020 - 22:56

7. Could Tuvalu’s History Stretch Back 8000 Years?

   Tuvalu is a small independent nation in the Pacific. This group of islands is one of the most remote in the world and its population is one of the most isolated. Despite this, the islands have a long history and played an important role in the colonization of the Pacific Ocean. The largest source of income for Tuvalu is its unique web address suffix.

   Ed Whelan - 11/03/2020 - 01:00

8. Isabel Moctezuma: The Last Aztec Princess

   Isabel Moctezuma was an Aztec princess who lived during the time of the Spanish Conquest of Mexico. Isabel was the daughter of Moctezuma II, and by the time she was 11 or 12 years old, she had been married off not just to an Aztec noble, but also to two Aztec emperors.

   dhwty - 21/04/2021 - 01:58

9. How Columbus, Of All People, Became a National Symbol

   ... America. The final assault came with the U.S. invasion of Cuba and the six-month Spanish-American War in 1898. Puerto ...

   ancient-origins - 08/10/2017 - 13:56

10. The Fake Story of Juan Ponce de León and the Fountain of Youth

    ... the thigh by an arrow. He died from his wound in Havana , Cuba, several months later. First humans in Florida lived ...

    dhwty - 31/10/2019 - 00:59

11. Giant Titanosaur Nesting Ground Discovered in Central India

    During explorations near the city of Dhar in the state of Madhya Pradesh in India, paleontologists made a remarkable discovery. The scientists found an extensive collection of fossilized dinosaur eggs that belonged to a giant plant-eating genus of reptile known as the titanosaur. These eggs were likely laid shortly before the extinction event that wiped out the planet’s remaining dinosaurs 66 million years ago.

    Nathan Falde - 19/01/2023 - 21:53

12. Ancient Greek Physician Hippocrates and the Medical Revolution

    Classical Greece is considered by many to be the birthplace of modern Western civilization. The ancient Greeks made astounding progress in a huge number of areas - from politics and governing to religious practice and philosophical thought. The impact the Hellenic culture had is still felt throughout the world today.

    Sarah P Young - 24/08/2019 - 14:01

13. The Rod of Asclepius and Zeus’s Fear of Immortality

    The Rod of Asclepius remains a symbol of health and medicine around the world to this day. Asclepius was a demi-god son of Apollo who developed such incredible powers of healing under the tuition of both his father and the centaur Chiron, that even Zeus felt threatened that he might achieve immortality for mankind. His legendary healing abilities are why the Rod of Asclepius continues to be a famous symbol associated with healthcare to this day.

    dhwty - 26/03/2019 - 18:19

14. Hecate: Triple-Bodied Greek Goddess of Witchcraft and Keeper of Keys

    Hecate the goddess of Greek mythology has been primarily remembered for her associations with magic and witchcraft. Throughout history however, her sphere of influence also included the moon, night, crossroads, boundaries, ghosts and necromancy.

    dhwty - 06/10/2022 - 01:57

15. Floating Islands Seen at Sea: Myth and Reality – Part 2

    ... The Norwegian ship Donald , steaming from Banes, Cuba, on its way to Philadelphia, encountered a floating ...

    chetvanduzer - 03/08/2014 - 01:00

16. Origins of Gold Spill the Secret of a Lost Culture. Does the Treasure of El Carambolo Lead to Atlantis?

    A golden hoard discovered in Andalusia in the 1950s set off a firestorm of speculation and debate: to whom did the lavish treasure belong? Where had it come from? And could it represent a piece in the puzzle in the theory of Atlantis? Now, chemical analysis has revealed the origins of the gold, providing some answers in the ancient enigma, yet raising even more questions in the process.

    lizleafloor - 10/04/2018 - 22:58

17. Human Origins According to Ancient Greek Mythology

    Every culture has an explanation about how we got here. The ancient Greeks were no different. The dramatic story of the origins of humanity in Greek mythology involves love, pain, and a hefty dose of violent fighting between divine family members.

    johnblack - 08/07/2020 - 22:40

18. The Story of the Midgard Serpent: A Mythological Tailspin

    In Teutonic mythology the Middle Earth was wrapped round by the Midgard Serpent. Above this the gods built their mansions in the sky. Yet, curiously, in the lower world there lived all those people who had ceased to live.

    This lower residence was alive with the undead. But it was not viewed as a place of punishment, as was later consigned by the Christian conversion of Hell.

    Gerald Hausman - 17/12/2016 - 14:48

19. 8 Ancient Voyages That Changed the World

    ... few months, Columbus and his men explored the coasts of Cuba and Hispaniola, establishing the settlement La ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 06/05/2023 - 19:00

20. Mothers’ Lives in Ancient Greece Were Not Easy – But Celebrations of Their Love Have Survived Across the Centuries

    By Joel Christensen / The Conversation

    As a father of three and the husband of an amazing woman, I know that one day a year is far too little to recognize everything mothers do. But my work as a scholar of ancient Greek literature has shown me how much harder it was to be a mother in antiquity.

    ancient origins - 13/05/2023 - 15:00

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