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1. 3500-year-old Babylonian Ghost Image Discovered in British Museum Vaults!

   ... According to Dr Finkel, the tablet formed part of a “library” in an exorcist’s house or a temple. He writes ...

   Sahir - 18/10/2021 - 18:52

2. Poseidon: Greek God of the Sea Who Created the Minotaur

   ... a powerful role in the epic Greek battle of Troy. (British Library /  Public domain ) The Trojan War Hero Poseidon in ...

   Molly Dowdeswell - 30/07/2022 - 22:43

3. Baby, Baby, Baby: Why Did the Ancient Greeks Turn Dead Children into Heroes?

   ... . London: Rowman & Littlefield, 1995. Apollodorus. The Library of Greek Mythology. Translated by Robin Hard. New ...

   Carly Silver - 14/07/2018 - 13:27

4. Harrison’s Cave, An Underground Adventure in Barbados

   ... Problems 1999 (pp. 303-308) Available at: https://library.seg.org/doi/abs/10.4133/1.2922620 Harrison’s Cave, ...

   Ed Whelan - 25/07/2019 - 01:40

5. SS Diary Could Reveal the Location of Tons of Nazi Gold in Poland

   ... treasure in Hochberg Palace. Stash of Books from the Witch Library of Nazi Chief Himmler Found in Prague From Nazis to ...

   Ed Whelan - 28/05/2020 - 22:44

6. 10 Killer Tactics From the Secret World of Ancient Assassins

   ... more efficiently to provide rations, and a renowned library with rare books and astronomical instruments was ...

   Sarah P Young - 26/03/2019 - 22:03

7. The Crocodile Stone: Is This a Grisly Artifact of Human Sacrifice?

   ... is a small ruined structure referred to as the ‘library.’ Little is known about this structure. At the back ...

   dhwty - 30/07/2020 - 02:06

8. The Haga Dolmen: Neolithic Burial Chamber Sits Amidst an Impressive Megalithic Landscape

   Sweden is a country with a rich archaeological heritage. The Scandinavian nation has many Viking era ruins and artifacts, and has a long history dating back to the Stone Age. One of the most important pre-Viking sites is at Haga, where a remarkably preserved dolmen can be seen.

   Ed Whelan - 09/10/2018 - 01:58

9. Punkva Caves and the Doctor Who Wouldn’t Give Up

   Eastern Europe is a region famous for its many fascinating caves and cave systems due to its unique geology.

   Ed Whelan - 01/11/2019 - 00:46

10. Joggins Fossil Cliffs: Uniquely Preserved Fossils and Primeval Forest are Immensely Significant

    Fossils and other remnants from the prehistoric past can usually be only seen in museums. There are, however, some unique sites where visitors can see them in nature and one of these remarkable areas is Joggins Fossil Cliff. Here you can see the impressions of plants and animals that are over 300 million years. This site is so unique that it was named as a UNESCO Heritage site, one of only fifteen in Canada.

    Ed Whelan - 22/10/2018 - 23:06

11. 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

12. First Physical Evidence found of Ancient Egyptian Opening of the Mouth Procedure

    Ancient Egyptians took great care to mummify the bodies of high-status people and adorned and entombed them with some of the most beautiful objects ever made.  However, in what appears contrary to the careful and delicate steps taken, a new scholarly study provides the first ever physical evidence that mortician-priests would force open the mouths of the deceased with a knife and iron chisel during the mummification process to perform an “opening of the mouth procedure”.

    Mark Miller - 31/05/2015 - 05:04

13. The Posthumous Disgrace of the Dark Master of Archaeological Hoaxes

    ... “produced a patina by baking the stone in cow dung.” Library in Stone: The Ica Stones of Professor Cabrera – ...

    ashley cowie - 13/03/2018 - 21:55

14. 4,000-Year-Old Ancient Babylonian Tablet is Oldest Customer Service Complaint Ever Discovered

    ... remain many preserved samples of such tablets. The BAS Library reports that there are close to half a million ...

    lizleafloor - 25/04/2015 - 00:53

15. The Perplexing Purpose of the Gigantic Pulemelei ‘Pyramid’ Mound of Samoa

    One of the most important archaeological sites in Polynesia is the Pulemelei mound - the largest ancient monumental structure, not only in Samoa, but in the South Pacific. This monument, commonly referred to as a pyramid, is somewhat mysterious as its history and use have not been fully established. It has, however, offered experts some unique insight into Samoan history, especially its ‘Dark Ages’. 

    Ed Whelan - 18/01/2019 - 01:38

16. Timurid Empire’s Arts and Culture Influenced Much of the Known World

    When people think of the Mongol warriors of the Middle Ages, they might imagine wild, bloodthirsty savages marauding across Eurasia dealing slaughter from horseback with arrows, spears, battle axes, maces and swords. Such is true, but there was one Mongol state, the Timurid empire of the 14^th and 15^th centuries that was known for its arts and oversaw what is known as the Timurid Renaissance.

    Mark Miller - 27/10/2018 - 15:34

17. Did Mycenaean Greeks serve in the Egyptian military of Ramesses?

    ... [Print] Homer. The Iliad, X, 260-265. Perseus Digital Library, 2014. [Online] Available at: ...

    pkoutoupis - 02/06/2014 - 22:39

18. Why Bodh Gaya is Considered the Navel of the Earth

    India is the birthplace of Buddhism and as one of the oldest faiths followed, there are many wonderous Buddhist sites. There is also a growing recognition of the country’s Buddhist heritage. One of the most holy Buddhist sites is Bodh Gaya, where the spiritual life of the Buddha is commemorated and revered by devotees from all over the world. Additionally, Bodh Gaya’s temple is one of the wonders of ancient Indian architecture.  

    Ed Whelan - 06/08/2020 - 01:15

19. Oneiromancy: Dream Predictions in Ancient Mesopotamia

    ... Book. This was a group of clay tablets discovered in the library of the Assyrian king Ashurbanipal, in Nineveh . The ...

    dhwty - 17/03/2020 - 18:40

20. Ezekiel’s Daniel: Biblical Hero or Ancient Ugaritic Legend?

    ... L. 2010.  Texts from Ugarit Solve Biblical Puzzles . Bas Library. Available at:  ...

    Jake Leigh-Howarth - 10/04/2022 - 14:58

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