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Persian Poets’ Fabled Family of Heroes
Star-crossed lovers, fathers killing sons and a warrior bride shackling her newlywed husband to the bed, all play a role in the legendary folklore of Persia’s most famous fabled family; that of Rostam and his ancestors and descendants.
MartiniF - 16/04/2019 - 00:23
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As Wise as Solomon: The Powerful King Who Magically Ruled Israel
... the three Abrahamic faiths of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam and is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible (or Old ...
dhwty - 17/11/2019 - 19:08
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Missing Stone Inscription Holds Key to Almazán Skeletons Enigma
Archaeologists in Almazán Spain are boxed into a corner with a double-edged mystery in which a missing carved stone holds the answer to why eleven bodies were buried beneath a massive medieval village wall, and by whom.
ashley cowie - 20/10/2020 - 18:03
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Droughts, Not Gold, Drove Attila to Invade the Roman Empire
... Vacuum Caused by Extreme Drought Led to the Spread of Islam A Prolonged Drought Drove Out the Greenland Vikings, ...
ashley cowie - 17/12/2022 - 14:00
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Twisted Tourism: Taliban Sells Tickets to See the Buddhas They Blew Up
The Taliban are not known as being guardians of history, and for the last 20 years they have embarked on a quest to “honor” the artifacts of antiquity with sledge hammers and bombs. After turning archaeological sites into avant-garde installations of shattered dreams, the Taliban are now selling tickets to visit the ancient monuments that they demolished in 2001, in an attempt to boost Afghanistan's flagging economy.
ashley cowie - 18/06/2023 - 18:55
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1095: The Bloodiest Year of the First Crusade (Video)
Robbie Mitchell - 06/12/2023 - 00:55
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Grave concerns for 2,000-year-old Hatra temples as ISIS take control of territory
The Hatra complex, a World Heritage site which features 200-ft high temples, now stands in territory claimed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) group, and UNESCO fears the precious ancient site will be destroyed by jihadists, who deem the statues to be idolatrous.
aprilholloway - 28/06/2014 - 04:50
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Archaeologists find mysterious ancient dolphin statue near Gaza
An archaeological team discovered a rare dolphin statuette at a site near Kibbutz Magen, 12 miles (20km) inland from the Mediterranean Sea, on the border of the Gaza Strip amid the ruins of a settlement dating from the late Byzantine and early Islamic periods.
Robin Whitlock - 26/09/2018 - 02:36
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India: The Ancient Past: A History of the Indian Sub-Continent from c. 7000 BC to AD 1200
... Civilization, the rise of Hindu culture, the influx of Islam in the eighth and the eleventh/twelfth centuries and ...
ancient-origins - 22/08/2020 - 17:04
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The History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil: From the Earliest Times to the Present Day
... to Judaism, Hinduism to Buddhism, Christianity to Islam, as well as many more, Carus analyses each religion in ...
ancient-origins - 11/11/2016 - 17:17
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Little Known Facts About the Queen of Sheba (Video)
Robbie Mitchell - 12/12/2023 - 00:53
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Surprising New Year’s Day Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know (Video)
Robbie Mitchell - 01/01/2024 - 19:51
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‘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
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Petra, Jordan: Gorgeous Rose-Red City and Wonder of the World
... had spent many years studying Arabic and the history of Islam. The city of Petra is comprised of hundreds of tombs, ...
Joanna Gillan - 27/08/2020 - 21:32
