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New Study suggests Nazca Lines formed Ancient Pilgrimage Route to Cahuachi Temple
New research suggests that the mysterious Nazca line geoglyphs in Peru were used by two separate groups of people along a pilgrimage route to the ancient temple complex of Cahuachi, a ceremonial center of the Nazca culture.
aprilholloway - 02/05/2015 - 20:02
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The Magic, Mystery and Madness of Tomb 55: Saga of a Botched Excavation–Part II
... a tragic death after deciphering the Rosetta Stone Enigma of the Heartless Pharaoh: Who Stole the Heart of King ...
anand balaji - 15/03/2017 - 14:46
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The Lost Knowledge of the Ancients: Were Humans the First? Part 5
... of the Gods: The Incredible Sciences of the Ancients The Enigma of the Prehistoric Skulls with Bullet-Like Holes Did ...
Sam Bostrom - 15/08/2017 - 13:58
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The Saoba Stone Pillars of Taiwan Present A Peinan Culture Conundrum
Taiwan is a modern and dynamic country, but it also has a rich culture and history, which is often forgotten by the wider world. The island has been home to a variety of communities and cultures since the Neolithic age. One of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Taiwan are the Saoba stone pillars in the Satokoay Historical Site which is a third-grade national historic monument and one of Taiwan’s most popular tourist attractions.
Ed Whelan - 05/01/2019 - 01:54
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American Shipwreck Finally Identified – And it’s Revolutionary!
The state of Maine in the United States is well-known for its many shipwrecks, but the stories behind some of the vessels are still unknown. A recent study on one of the mysterious American shipwrecks has shown it to be a vessel that is older than the United States itself. The ship was built before the American War of Independence and has a tragic history.
Ed Whelan - 29/03/2020 - 06:45
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Origin of Stonehenge’s Sarsen Stones is Finally Pinpointed
... precisely the source of the massive stones. The Enigma of the Sarsen Stones The origins of the stones used ...
Ed Whelan - 30/07/2020 - 14:02
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Neanderthal Diet Was Carnivorous, Shows Study of Tooth Enamel
... diet. (© Lourdes Montes / CNRS ) Unraveling the Enigma of the Neanderthal Diet Many research projects have ...
Nathan Falde - 18/10/2022 - 14:53
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Vestiges of the Vikings: Magic Buried in a Viking Woman's Grave
Murky, elusive and undefined, the religion of the pre-Christian Vikings has long been subject to debate. Contemporary texts of their spiritual worship do not survive, and the later records that do survive stem from Christian authors. Thus they are tainted with a Christian worldview and anti-pagan opinions. The magic of the Vikings, however, is somewhat a secondary field of interest.
Riley Winters - 11/04/2020 - 01:38
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A History of Hamilcar: Akre Leuca, Dream City of Hamilcar Barca– Part II
Like ancient Carthage, Akre Leuca was not only a military center but also a culturally-advanced city in its time. There was no other city like it.
tom hamilton - 03/02/2017 - 23:27
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The Historic Tale of a Huge Crystal Ball and a Qing Dynasty Empress
The Dowager Empress Chinese crystal ball (or crystal sphere) is an unusual and valuable artifact believed to have belonged to Empress Dowager Cixi, the de facto ruler of China in the last decades of the
dhwty - 30/09/2020 - 14:01
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The Wemyss Caves: Ancient Pictish History and the Writing on the Walls
... carvings, religious and mythical symbols that remain a big enigma to all. However, the Wemyss Caves on the coast of Fife ...
Aleksa Vučković - 30/11/2020 - 21:51
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Unlocking Japan's Keyhole Tombs: Ancient Secrets (Video)
... yearning to uncover their hidden stories and unravel the enigma that surrounds them. Satellite Images Reveal Japanese ...
Robbie Mitchell - 03/06/2023 - 01:58
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The Rule of Ensi Gudea and the Golden Age of Lagash
Ancient Mesopotamia, called by many the “cradle of civilization”, is in many ways enigmatic and mysterious. There is plenty about it that we are still to uncover, as it reaches so far back in time. Either way, several prominent rulers of its city-states are well known to historians. Gudea, the ensi (ruler) of Lagash is amongst the best known. Numerous writings mentioning him survived the passing millenia, as did elaborate statues erected in his honor.
Aleksa Vučković - 04/09/2023 - 22:52
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Cicero and the Forgotten Tomb of Archimedes
... it after it had long been forgotten. The Enigma of Archimedes' Life: Unraveling Historical Gaps ...
dhwty - 28/01/2024 - 17:00
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Visoko: An Astronomical Map of More than 100,000 Years
... that lived in the valley of Visoko. The stone was an enigma for many years, but I have now found the key in which ...
Armando Mei - 11/06/2015 - 00:46
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Hwarang, The ‘Flowering Knights’ of Korea: Deadly Warriors That Looked and Smelled Good!
... both noble and beautiful ‘Flowering Knights’? The Enigma of the Hwarang The Hwarang (which has been translated ...
dhwty - 29/04/2019 - 22:59
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Mysterious Roman Object Identified After 150 Years is One of Only 23 in the World
... today experts believe that they have finally solved the enigma of this rare object. The Mysterious Object In 1872 ...
Ed Whelan - 24/10/2018 - 22:54
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Deciphering The Newton Stone’s Mysterious “Unknown Script”
Every once in a while, objects of interest come across my desk that hold certain features that lift them just beyond our understanding. The enigmatic Newton Stone is one such artifact, not only because this ancient monolith is inscribed with a carved message written in a mysterious and currently unsolved language, but also because the writing can be interpreted using at least five ancient alphabets.
ashley cowie - 20/08/2018 - 19:20
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Gorham’s Cave: Did Neanderthals Create Art? (Video)
The enigmatic past of Neanderthals has long intrigued researchers, raising questions about their cognitive abilities and creative expressions. Nestled within the depths of Gorham's Cave, just off Gibraltar, a Neanderthal haunt for thousands of years, lies a captivating discovery that challenges our perceptions.
Robbie Mitchell - 15/06/2023 - 16:52
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The Lost Years of Nabonidus, Last King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire
Nabonidus was the last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, reigning from 556-539 BC. He took the throne after the assassination of the boy-king Labashi-Marduk, who was murdered in a conspiracy only nine months after his inauguration. It is not known whether Nabonidus played a role in his death, but he was chosen as the new king soon after. During many years of his kingship, Nabonidus was absent at the Arabian oasis of Tayma.
Joanna Gillan - 02/01/2024 - 00:00