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1. Operation Zeus Stops Smuggling Ring from Stealing Over 26,000 Artifacts from Turkey

   With over 26,000 relics seized from smugglers, Turkish authorities have made he largest haul of recovered artifacts in the country’s history. The precious pieces were created by the Anatolian, Greek, and Egyptian civilizations, and many are considered extremely valuable.

   Alicia McDermott - 22/12/2017 - 13:55

2. Richly Adorned Arabic Influenced Chess Piece Unearthed in Norway

   Archaeologists from the Norwegian Institute of Cultural Heritage Research (NIKU) have recently discovered a rare and richly decorated Arabic-inspired chess piece in Tønsberg.

   Theodoros Karasavvas - 30/01/2018 - 22:51

3. Bizarre, Brutal, Macabre And Downright Weird Ancient Death Rituals

   Any parent must agree that one of the greatest hardships experienced around the death of a family member is having to explain to children what happened and what happens next? Should you tell them the stark truth; that the fun and games don’t last forever? What sort of words will you use; dead, died, passed away, lost, crossed over, or went to sleep? This is a problem with very, very ancient origins. Ancient death rituals offer up evidence for this.

   ashley cowie - 10/11/2018 - 19:01

4. The Ancient and Vibrant Leather Tanneries of Fez, Morocco

   Fez is one of the most important cities in Morocco. Located in the northern part of the country, this ancient city served as Morocco’s capital for centuries. The historic part of the city, known also as the Medina of Fez, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the site’s attractions is the Chouara Tannery, the largest tannery in the city.

   dhwty - 26/01/2019 - 22:59

5. The Rise and Fall of Alexandria: Birthplace of the Modern World

   ... and spiritual life--it was here that Christianity and Islam came to prominence as world religions--Alexandria now ...

   ancient-origins - 09/05/2019 - 22:44

6. Unpacking the Ten Plagues of Egypt: A Scientific Explanation

   ... and features highly in Christianity. He is revered in Islam as one of the greatest men of all time and it was to ...

   tedloukes - 22/07/2019 - 22:01

7. Little Known Facts About the Queen of Sheba (Video)

   Robbie Mitchell - 12/12/2023 - 00:53

8. Surprising New Year’s Day Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know (Video)

   Robbie Mitchell - 01/01/2024 - 19:51

9. ‘Moorish King's House’ Had a Secret Staircase to Survive Sieges

   Nestled within the rugged landscape of Ronda, Spain, lies a hidden gem of ancient ingenuity: La Casa del Rey Moro, or the House of the Moorish King. While this historic site is renowned for its breathtaking views of the El Tajo gorge and its lush gardens, it holds a secret that speaks volumes about the tumultuous past of this Andalusian town.

   Cecilia Bogaard - 28/02/2024 - 13:35

10. The Bible's Buried Secrets

    ... God—the foundation of modern Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—emerge? The Bible's Buried Secrets ...

    ancient-origins - 29/03/2013 - 17:16

11. World Heritage Committee halts reconstruction of ancient Bamiyan Buddhas

    The World Heritage Committee (WHC) has halted the reconstruction of the magnificent Bamiyan Buddhas, which were obliterated by the Taliban in Afghanistan in 2001 despite wide-spread campaigns to support the revival of the largest representation of a standing Buddha in the world.

    aprilholloway - 16/02/2014 - 12:52

12. Medieval bishop’s theory resembles modern concept of multiple universes

    A 13th century bishop’s theory about the formation of the universe has intriguing parallels with the theory of multiple universes. This was uncovered by the Ordered Universe project at Durham University, which has brought together researchers from humanities and the sciences in a radically collaborative way.

    aprilholloway - 17/05/2014 - 03:32

13. The Spanish Inquisition: The Truth Behind the Black Legend (Part II)

    ... term used for baptized Moors. These Moorish converts from Islam were concentrated mainly in the kingdoms of Granada, ...

    Marilo - 11/02/2023 - 00:58

14. The Illustrated World's Religions: A Guide to Our Wisdom Traditions

    ... chapters on Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity and primal religions, we find ...

    ancient-origins - 28/03/2020 - 00:19

15. The Mughal Empire: Tolerance, Taxes, Addiction, Art, and Other Acts of Genghis Khan’s Relatives in India

    ... relation to Genghis; its existence also helps explain how Islam became such a prominent religion in India. The rulers ...

    dhwty - 31/10/2018 - 01:02

16. The Decomposing Bodies of Skull Island: The Unique Funerary Custom of Trunyan

    Trunyan (also spelled as Terunyan) is a village located on the Indonesian island of Bali. This village is known colloquially as the ‘Skull Island’, due to its unique funerary practice, known as mepasah.

    dhwty - 07/06/2019 - 23:00

17. 4000-Year-Old Mass Burials Unearthed in Ras Al Khaimah

    An ambitious joint project, between Ras Al Khaimah’s Department of Antiquities and Museums and two US universities, is studying 4,000-year-old human bones unearthed at two prehistoric tombs in the United Arab Emirates.

    ashley cowie - 06/04/2020 - 18:27

18. The Wonder Of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II Stupor Mundi

    Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II (1194-1250) was known as the Wonder of the World, Stupor Mundi, because there had never been anyone like him; nor will there ever be another to match him. Like many Medieval kings he ruled as a skilled soldier, diplomat and excellent administrator, but he was also a gifted writer, a sensitive poet, a patron of the arts and learning, who dazzled all with his charismatic charm. Frederick was not tall but well-built with blond-red hair, green eyes, clean-shaven and handsome.

    Dr Marion Dolan - 26/01/2022 - 19:19

19. Greek Fire Is Every Sailor's Deadly Nightmare (Video)

    Robbie Mitchell - 06/01/2024 - 19:51

20. Saladin - Conqueror of the Kingdom of Heaven (Video)

    Robbie Mitchell - 15/04/2024 - 20:55

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