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1. The last hieroglyphic language on earth and an ancient culture fighting to survive

   ... Asian Scholar Unlocks Secrets of the Naxi Manuscripts – Library of Congress Forgotten Kingdom by Peter Goullart ...

   aprilholloway - 23/01/2014 - 11:06

2. Did This Ancient Explorer Make It to The Arctic In 325 BC?

   ... “Pytheas”. Encylopedia Arctica. Dartmouth College Library. 1951. ...

   Mark Oliver - 02/05/2017 - 19:04

3. The Sacred Bavikonda Monastery: Vestiges of the Buddhist Golden Age in India

   Of all the countries in the world, India has some of the finest examples of Buddhist history and heritage. One of the noteworthy sites is the sacred monastery of Bavikonda in Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the oldest and most sacred Buddhist sites in all of the subcontinent.

   Ed Whelan - 15/04/2019 - 01:55

4. Could you Climb the Mystery Rock of Guatapé in Colombia?

   ... Bushnell and Rex A. Hudson. Colombia: A Country Study (Library of Congress). Available at: ...

   Caleb Strom - 21/04/2020 - 19:24

5. The Shroud of Oviedo: A Legendary Cloth Connected to the Death of Jesus

   ... Turyński, 2008. https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/view.cfm?recnum=3953 ...

   ancient-origins - 02/04/2016 - 14:55

6. The Fierce Queen of the Illyrians: Teuta the Untameable

   ... [Online] Available at: http://ancienthistory.about.com/library/bl/bl_albaniaancient.htm Appian, History of Rome ...

   dhwty - 09/12/2020 - 00:09

7. King Tut’s Dagger Twist: It Was Not Made In Egypt

   Subject of many studies and investigations, Egyptian King Tut’s dagger has already been proven to have been made from meteorite iron. A recent study has now added a new dimension to exactly where this dagger came from, and how it was forged. The new study published in the journal Meteoritics and Planetary Science explores the possibilities of where and how King Tut’s dagger was made.

   Sahir - 22/02/2022 - 20:48

8. The Fate of Tel Hazor: Canaanite Settlement Mentioned in Hebrew Bible

   Tel Hazor is an archaeological site located in Upper Galilee, in the northern part of modern-day Israel. Archaeological excavations reveal that the site was occupied as early as the 3rd millennium BC. The site is best known, however, because it is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. During the time of Joshua, Tel Hazor was a powerful Canaanite city that fought against the Israelites. After the defeat of Hazor, the city was destroyed. Nevertheless, the site was rebuilt and destroyed several more times in its long history.

   dhwty - 24/05/2021 - 15:05

9. The Flavian Amphitheater that Bought Emperor Vespasian’s Popularity

   Amphitheaters were a large part of the Roman culture and they were built in many of their cities across their empire, such as El Jem in Tunisia, Nimes Arena in France, and Leptis Magnus in Libya. They have fascinated people for centuries and today they are still popular with tourists. One of the best-preserved of the remaining amphitheaters is the Flavian Amphitheater in Pozzuoli, southern Italy.

   Ed Whelan - 14/05/2020 - 01:50

10. Warangal Fort: More Spiritual Haven than Safe Haven

    ... The British Library, 2009. Carved Nundees, Warangal Fort. [Online] ...

    dhwty - 05/08/2017 - 14:02

11. The Sagas of the Icelanders shed light on Golden Age

    ... 2005. Accessed February 17, 2015. http://www.hurstwic.org/library/arms_in_sagas/sagas_as_historical_source.pdf "The ...

    Riley Winters - 04/03/2015 - 11:25

12. Latest Study Reveals Secret Chemical Recipe of Stradivarius Violins

    Antonio Stradivari, the legendary Italian luthier and craftsman, had the Midas’ touch for string instruments. It was a craft he (and one other luthier) perfected for the production of acoustically “perfect” violins, cellos, guitars, and harps that were also resistant to insects and fungus. The exceptional tonal performance and sound of Stradivarius violins have long been a source of fascination and wonder for music aficionados all over the world.

    Sahir - 23/08/2021 - 18:43

13. Al-Zahrawi: The Legacy of the Father of Modern Surgery

    ... U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2011. The Great Systematizers. [Online] ...

    dhwty - 26/11/2015 - 14:50

14. Adam’s First Wife Lilith: Diabolical Demoness or the First Feminist?

    Lilith is first mentioned in ancient Babylonian texts as a winged female demon that attacks pregnant women and infants. From Babylonia, the legend of “the lilith” spread to ancient Anatolia, Syria, Israel, Egypt, and Greece.

    Rabbi Allen Maller - 01/04/2023 - 02:00

15. Unravelling the Roots of Hera, the Wrathful Goddess of Marriage

    ... W. C. [Trans]. 1923. Julian, Volume III-Loeb Classical Library, no. 157 . Cambridge: Harvard University Press. ...

    Adam Stokes - 10/04/2021 - 14:57

16. The Astana Cemetery and Perfectly Preserved Textiles of Gaochang

    ... at Astana. Available at: http://en.chinaculture.org/library/2008-01/15/content_39479.htm The British Museum, ...

    dhwty - 08/02/2022 - 01:00

17. Gyotaku: A Unique Japanese Tradition in Which a Fish Becomes a Work of Art

    ... UC Berkeley East Asian Library, 2004. What is a rubbing?. [Online] Available at: ...

    dhwty - 06/08/2019 - 18:53

18. Saint Margaret’s Well: From Healing Pilgrimages to Alice in Wonderland

    ... Digby 177, an ancient manuscript in the Oxford University library : “A woman named Brichtiva from the vicinity of ...

    dhwty - 08/08/2020 - 01:58

19. Do the Ica Stones prove that mankind coexisted with dinosaurs and had advanced technology?

    ... one stone every day for over 40 years to produce the total library. An alternative theory put forward is that some of ...

    aprilholloway - 12/03/2019 - 11:32

20. Necropants: Did Icelandic Sorcerers Really Make Magic Pants Out Of Human Skin?

    ... Ancient Lost Wizard Do You Have the Magic Touch? Chicago Library Appeals to Public for Help Transcribing Magical ...

    Mark Oliver - 27/06/2018 - 18:57

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