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1. Australian Aboriginals knew of variable star Betelgeuse before European astronomers

   ... History and Heritage suggests that an ancient Aboriginal love story written in the sky reveals their knowledge of ...

   aprilholloway - 22/04/2014 - 02:47

2. Devetashka - the Bulgarian Cave with 70,000 Years of Human Habitation

   Devetashka cave is an enormous cave in Bulgaria, which has provided shelter for groups of humans since the late Paleolithic era, and continuously for tens of thousands of years since then. Now abandoned by humans, it remains a site of national and international significance and is home to some 30,000 bats.

   aprilholloway - 21/07/2020 - 04:44

3. Unravelling the Mystery of the Bearded Man

   “He looks almost Byzantine or Greek, gazing doe-eyed over the viewer’s left shoulder, his mouth forming a slight pout, like a star-struck lover or perhaps a fan of the races witnessing his favorite charioteer losing control of his horses,” write Heritage Daily in a report about new research being undertaken to solve the mystery of the Bearded Man.

   aprilholloway - 16/08/2014 - 03:17

4. The Tamam Shud Enigma: Australian Cold Case with Ancient Persian Connection Re-Opens!

   On December 1, 1948, authorities were called to Somerton beach in Adelaide, South Australia. A dead body had been found. Little did police realize they were about to encounter what is now considered one of Australia’s most profound mysteries, with connections to the ancient world.

   lizleafloor - 28/04/2021 - 01:14

5. Midgard: Norse Mythology's Realm of the Humans

   The Viking universe was a complicated one. It was made up of nine different realms. Different realms were home to different races, and each had different themes. Of all the races, humans were the feeblest and in need of protection but also the most beloved of the gods. In Norse mythology, Midgard was the realm where humans resided, its mighty walls protecting us from outside threats. Here’s everything there is to know about the history of mighty Midgard, the protector of mankind.

   Robbie Mitchell - 27/09/2022 - 01:50

6. One Japanese Legend Claims That Jesus Christ Lived and Died in Japan

   A small village in northern Japan attracts thousands of visitors each year claiming to be the site of the true tomb of Jesus Christ. Local legend has it that he visited Japan during his lost years, received Buddhist spiritual training, and then returned to Israel.

   Cecilia Bogaard - 05/10/2022 - 14:51

7. Tasty Treasures: 3,000 Plants, Spices, and Fruits Found on 15th Century Norse Shipwreck

   A remarkable discovery has been made by archaeologists of preserved plants, spices, and fruit aboard a sunken Norse ship from the 15th century.

   Joanna Gillan - 11/02/2023 - 17:57

8. Dying to Live Forever: The Reasons behind Self-Mummification

   Sunada Tetsu (1768-1829) was arguably the most famous individual who successfully mummified himself. Early in life, he was not religiously inclined. He loved a prostitute in Akagawa, Tsuruoka’s pleasure quarters, and although the incident’s specifics are unclear, one day he fought two samurai over the girl. They drew their swords, and he killed them.

   Ken Jeremiah - 02/06/2015 - 21:49

9. Ladies-in-Waiting: Women Who Served Anne Boleyn

   The aspects of Anne Boleyn’s life and death are fiercely debated by historians, yet her ladies-in-waiting remain an understudied topic. Much emphasis is usually put on Anne’s relationships with the men in her life: her suitors, her royal husband, her father and brother and her putative lovers who were executed on 17 May 1536.

   ancient-origins - 18/04/2023 - 21:51

10. What Was Sex Really Like in the Middle Ages? (Video)

    ... commercial transactions; regular flirtations and courtly love were part of everyday life. Surprisingly, even the ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 08/07/2023 - 21:00

11. Tudor Historian Rates Classic Tudor Movie Scenes (Video)

    ... inaccurate. In the evaluation of "Shakespeare in Love," Dr. Tallis acknowledged its fictional nature while ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 25/07/2023 - 16:55

12. Knight Templar Graves “Not” Discovered At “Non-Templar” Church

    Edward Dyas is an English author who has spent years looking for connections between a church and the illustrious order of medieval warrior-monks, The Knights Templar. Dyas is back in the news this week with more alleged Templar discoveries. But how does the evidence add up? Has he indeed found a hitherto unknown Templar Church in the middle of Dudley?

    ashley cowie - 17/08/2023 - 22:54

13. Samuel Bellamy and the Treasure of Whydah

    Samuel Bellamy was one of the most famous pirates of the Caribbean Sea. He was also lucky to finish his life on the sea on the ship which carried the greatest treasure discovered by the pirate.

    Natalia Klimczak - 11/01/2016 - 00:43

14. Life of a Male Concubine in the Ottoman Empire (Video)

    Male concubines in the Ottoman Empire were symbols of wealth, power, and masculinity. These young men, chosen for their looks and talents, served the sultan and his court in various roles.

    Robbie Mitchell - 15/10/2023 - 16:49

15. The Saga of the Volsungs

    ... literature--an unforgettable tale of jealousy, unrequited love, greed, and vengeance. Based on Viking Age poems and ...

    ancient-origins - 22/12/2018 - 03:30

16. What Happened to the Knights Templar? (Video)

    Robbie Mitchell - 01/03/2024 - 23:43

17. The New Prince of Persia Game is Announced. How Does the History Stack Up?

    The popular, but almost archaic Prince of Persia video game franchise is back, with a new game, and a new hero on the scene. So what’s the new backstory, who is this new hero, and is there any basis in real history.

    valdar - 11/08/2023 - 22:55

18. An Empty Tomb and a Site Full of Faith: Where Was the Virgin Mary Buried?

    ... tale provides one of the greatest legends about a mother's love. Nowadays, it's hard to find real artifacts that are ...

    Natalia Klimczak - 02/08/2016 - 14:47

19. Spirit of the Shuar: Wisdom from the Last Unconquered People of the Amazon

    ... and sustainable ways of life and offer their philosophy of love, joy, and hope. More than three decades after first ...

    ancient-origins - 19/08/2016 - 02:27

20. Virginia Rock Art

    Researcher Dave Miller explores the stone panels of Clover Hollow. Did an ancient civilization once inhabit the Appalachian Mountains?

    ancient-origins - 02/12/2016 - 01:24

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