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  1. The Tring Tiles: Medieval Comics of Murder and Miracles in Jesus’ Childhood

    The Tring Tiles are a set of earthenware tiles associated with the Tring Church in Hertfordshire, England. The tiles date to the Late Medieval period and depict scenes of Jesus’ childhood as recorded in the apocryphal ‘infancy gospels’. Although there were probably more tiles in the set, it seems that only 10 tiles have survived till this day.

    dhwty - 04/01/2019 - 22:41

  2. Remarkable Survival of Minerva’s Ancient Shrine Through the Ages

    The Romans were prolific builders and the ruins of their structures are still to be seen throughout their former Empire. Amphitheaters, roads, temples and of course shrines to the gods graced the cities.  A remarkable Roman shrine dedicated to the goddess Minerva exists in Cheshire, England.

    Ed Whelan - 18/07/2020 - 02:02

  3. The Stories Behind Seven of the Worst Massacres in Ancient History

    We all know that the ancient world was a violent place, but we often don’t appreciate just how violent it was. The world was in a near-constant state of bloodshed and warfare. Massacres and mass slaughter were practically a part of daily life. The numbers killed in these ancient conflicts, and the reasons given for them, can boggle the mind. Here are seven of the worst massacres carried out in ancient history.

    Robbie Mitchell - 04/01/2023 - 21:56

  4. Staggering Statistics Revealed On Angkor Wat and the Khmer Exodus

    ... Photos Bring to Life Ancient Sites of Cambodia on Google Street View In conclusion, the team of researchers ...

    ashley cowie - 10/05/2021 - 22:34

  5. Trance Rock Art of Nsangwini - Communing With the Spirits

    The San, often known as Bushmen or Khoisan, are people with an ancient culture and they have been living in Southern Africa for millennia. In Swaziland, officially known as the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Nsangwini rock art site has some of the finest San rock art in the region, with examples of Bushman art dating from 5000 to 500 years ago. These paintings allow us to understand the world of the ancient people and their worldview.

    Ed Whelan - 22/02/2019 - 01:50

  6. Konye-Urgench, Protected After Genghis Khan’s Destruction

    In an area of protected landscape of Turkmenistan lies an abandoned city that once played a critical role in the history of Central Asia.

    Ed Whelan - 07/02/2020 - 01:47

  7. Arènes De Lutèce Attests to a Gory Past of the City of Love

    Paris, ‘the city of love’, is the world-famous capital of France and is renowned for its culture, art, architecture and more. The metropolis’ humble beginnings date back to 3rd century BC when it was founded by the Parisii Gauls. In 52 BC, Julius Caesar founded a Roman town on the earlier settlement and impressive Romans ruins remain to this day, such as the Arènes de Lutèce, which served as both a theatre and an amphitheater.

    Ed Whelan - 08/10/2020 - 00:56

  8. Nsongezi Rock Shelter Offers Proof of Stone Age Craftsmen

    Excavations and investigations at this site have led to a reappraisal of Stone Age people’s capabilities and culture and it seems they were much more sophisticated than previously believed. The excavation of the Nsongezi Rock shelter in Uganda has changed the view of the late Stone Age in particular. Examples of flint objects and also pottery found here show that the inhabitants had a great many skills and that they developed proto-industries.

    Ed Whelan - 21/03/2019 - 01:05

  9. The Tug-of-War for Brimstone Hill Fortress, The Fort with a View to Die For

    St Kitts and Nevis are renowned for being beautiful tropical islands, but in the past the islands were also strategically important. Several battles and sieges took place here to determine who not only controlled the islands, but the whole Caribbean. An important monument to these violent times is the Brimstone Hill Fortress.

    Ed Whelan - 03/06/2019 - 13:54

  10. Bahla Fort: Oman’s Incredible Desert Oasis

    Oman is the oldest independent nation in the Arab world and has many important historic forts that date from the pre-gunpowder era in the Middle East. Bahla Fort, which stands proud over the modern city of Bahla, dates from the early Middle Ages. It is the only UNESCO World Heritage-listed fort in Oman, a testament to its unique character.

    Ed Whelan - 26/01/2020 - 01:59

  11. El Tajín, The Lost City of a Mysterious People

    In recent decades many lost cities have been uncovered by archaeologists or explorers. One of the most mysterious is the ancient city of El Tajín in the state of Veracruz, Mexico.

    Ed Whelan - 23/06/2019 - 22:55

  12. Kebokwe’s Cave: A Supernatural Site That Was Feared, Now a Sacred Place for Worship

    ... Site Museum. [Online] Available at: https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0,5&q=Kobokwe+Cave,+Botswana ...

    Ed Whelan - 12/02/2019 - 01:57

  13. Butrint National Park, Preserving the Rise and Fall of an Ancient City

    Albania was once part of the Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman worlds and as a result has a rich archaeological legacy. One of the most important archaeological sites in the Balkan country is Butrint National Park, protecting the remains of a long-abandoned city. This site, once known as the city of Buthrōtum, offers us a unique window into the past. Such is its historic importance that it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992.

    Ed Whelan - 27/11/2020 - 00:28

  14. Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historic Area on Norfolk Island was Hell in Paradise

    Australia is famous for its convict settlements and penal colonies. One of the most important and infamous convict settlements was at Norfolk Island in the South Pacific Sea. Today the penal colony can be visited in the Kingston and Arthurs Vale Historic Area (KAVHA) which is of huge historical significance to Australia and has been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

    Ed Whelan - 28/11/2018 - 01:38

  15. Dolmens and Devilish Myths of the Wéris Megaliths, Belgium’s Stonehenge

    Chocolate, waffles, Manneken Pis and the defeat of Napoleon are among the many things Belgium is famous for, but it also has prehistoric remains such as the Wéris megaliths situated in Wallonia. The stone megaliths are all that remain of what was once a major Neolithic burial site and they are unique in Belgium.

    Ed Whelan - 23/10/2020 - 01:00

  16. The Small Swedish Town of Kalmar Has a Massive History

    The city of Kalmar is one of the most historic, not only in Sweden, but in all Scandinavia.  It is located in south-east Sweden near the Baltic coast. The town is one that is much loved by Scandinavians as well as the increasing number of tourists from further afield who go to visit the many fascinating buildings in a town that is an important religious and royal center.

    Ed Whelan - 27/12/2018 - 00:54

  17. Fuerte De Samaipata - A Site of Ceremonial Carvings and Sacrifice

    The Andean nation of Bolivia has been home to a number of remarkable cultures, and as a result many archaeological sites remain in the country. The Fuerte de Samaipata site has been recognized as crucial to the understanding of Andean cultures and has been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.

    Ed Whelan - 20/05/2019 - 22:59

  18. Could the Garden Tomb in Jerusalem be the Site of Jesus’ Resurrection?

    ... History, 46(2), 278-301 Available at:   https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=garden+tomb&btnG= ...

    Ed Whelan - 20/08/2020 - 02:01

  19. Why the Enormous Nimrod Castle Was Built in a Massive Hurry

    Because of the thousands of years of human occupation, the Levant is an area rich in ruins and archaeological sites. One of the most fascinating medieval sites in the region is the castle known as Nimrod Castle, a is well preserved 13th century fortress. It is located in the Golan Heights, which is currently administered by Israel but was in the past part of Syrian territory.

    Ed Whelan - 23/09/2020 - 01:04

  20. 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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