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1. Mimar Sinan - A Genius Architect for the Ottoman Empire

   Mimar Sinan created at least 374 structures in his lifetime. Most of his projects were produced during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, but he also worked for Selim II and Murad III.

   Sinan was born on May 29, 1489 in Ağırnas, Karaman Eyalet, now Kayseri Province (Caesarea in Cappadocia) in Turkey. Although it has been debated by some, he was Turkish - not Armenian or Greek, as some researchers suggest. This information was confirmed by research in 1935, when Sinan was exhumed and his bones were examined.

   Natalia Klimczak - 09/06/2016 - 03:47

2. Spectacular New Frescoes Uncovered in Pompeii

   ... Helen and Paris who, despite their politically incorrect love affair, are the cause of the war, or perhaps merely a ...

   ancient-origins - 12/04/2024 - 00:53

3. Cromwell Statue In London Caught Up In History Whitewashing Battle

   Controversy has erupted in London, England as historians call for the removal of a statue of Oliver Cromwell situated in front of the Houses of Parliament.

   ashley cowie - 01/10/2018 - 18:58

4. 2nd Marquess of Sligo: The Forgotten Irish ‘Emancipator of Slaves’

   The only child and heir of John Denis, 1^st Marquess of Sligo, Westport House estate, Co Mayo and his wife Louisa, daughter and co-heiress of Admiral Richard Howe, British naval hero, victor of the ‘Glorious First of June’ and counsellor to King George III, Howe Peter Browne was reared in a climate of wealth and privilege.

   Anne Chambers - 10/04/2020 - 14:00

5. Toxic Masculinity Fostered by Misreadings of the Classics

   ... in the classics: Heroic men and their wives, based on love, yes, but also depictions of the man as a selfless ...

   ancient-origins - 21/04/2018 - 13:56

6. Long Before Face Masks, Islamic Healers Tried to Ward Off Disease With Talismans

   Just as many now don face masks and do breathing exercises to protect against COVID-19 – despite debates around the science behind such practices – so too did the Islamic world turn to protective devices and rituals in premodern times of trouble.

   ancient-origins - 02/06/2020 - 06:00

7. 2,000-Year-Old Roman Crossing Linking England and Wales Uncovered

   A bridge connecting past and present – in this case the ancient past, has been found crossing the River Wye at Chepstow in the UK, often called the ‘gateway to Wales’. Archaeologists made the find while digging for evidence in the shadow of the 950-year-old Norman castle on a muddy riverside bank. Due to an ‘extreme low tide event’, they located the well-preserved remnants of what is thought to be a 2,000-year-old Roman built structure, likely a pier.

   Sahir - 31/08/2023 - 14:46

8. First Ancient Oracle Well to Apollo unearthed in Athens

   Archeologists discovered an oracle well, which is at least 1,800-years-old and may be the first ancient oracle to Apollo found in Athens. Moreover, the prophecy at the sanctuary seems to be much older.

   Natalia Klimczak - 08/06/2016 - 01:08

9. Hub of Ancient Persian, Roman, and Coptic Tombs Unearthed in Egypt

   A collection of ancient tombs from the Persian, Roman, and Coptic eras has been unearthed by archaeologists in the Minya governorate of Egypt, situated about 150 miles (245 km) to the south of Cairo.

   Joanna Gillan - 25/02/2023 - 17:56

10. Hill of Crosses: A Hundred Thousand Times Lithuania Has Stood Up

    Estimates suggest as many as a hundred thousand crosses currently stand on The Hill of Crosses in Lithuania. Marking the loss of rebels who fought against outsider rule, the hill was torn apart by authorities, but built back up by resilient locals. It could be seen as not only a sacred space, but also a place of Lithuanian pride.

    dhwty - 09/03/2018 - 14:00

11. Lorenzo de' Medici: the ‘Magnificent’ Patron of the Renaissance

    ... of intellectual and cultural activity. Through his keen love for the arts, Florence was transformed into a hub of ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 14/04/2024 - 15:00

12. Royal Tomb from The Three Kingdoms Period Excavated in Central China

    An enormous tomb thought to be that of an empress during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD) was discovered in central China's Henan Province.

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 16/11/2016 - 14:55

13. Getting High with the Most High: Drugs in the Bible

    As the Bronze Age grew old, some of its oral traditions were recorded by poets with gods in their quills and drugs in their gardens. The Odyssey and the Vedas include verses still recited today that describe psychoactive plants and their effects, but the most impressive stash is in the Bible:

    Danny Nemu - 27/02/2018 - 18:59

14. Incubi and Succubi: Protection from Dark Magics and Cures for Night Terrors – Part II

    Psychological Distress

    Some researchers have suggested that Incubus/Succubus attacks are related to strong sexual repression. As noted above, tales of Incubi and Succubi were originally linked more with monks and nuns – two groups of individuals who have sworn celibacy.

    Alicia McDermott - 27/06/2016 - 16:08

15. Who was Cornelia Africana and How Did She Become the Prototype of the Virtuous Roman Woman?

    The life of Cornelia Africana could be the basis for a fascinating Hollywood super-production. Since the beginning, her tale was nothing but an adventurous story about a woman whose extraordinary personality made her reach for the stars. Courageous, intelligent, and powerful, Cornelia could be an inspiration for generations of women.

    Natalia Klimczak - 19/02/2017 - 01:59

16. Finding Temazcaltitlán: Aztec ‘Sweat Lodge’ Holds Sacred Meaning in Mexico

    ... Xochiquetzal: Aztec Goddess of Beauty, Pleasure and Love… But Don’t Mess With Her! The lost city of Atzlan is ...

    Alicia McDermott - 23/01/2020 - 22:59

17. Sword Guards Confirm Samurai Warriors Secretly followed Christianity

    ... the innermost circle of believers. Its priests preached love and kindness, but helped local warlords acquire ...

    Natalia Klimczak - 24/05/2016 - 00:43

18. The 2,200-year-old Tale of the Chinese Cinderella

    ... of Slavic Folklore The Wooing of Etain: An Irish Tale of Love, Loss, and Jealousy A Slavic Legend of Immortality: ...

    Riley Winters - 29/07/2015 - 03:15

19. Dance Macabre: How the Dead Danced with the Living in Medieval Society

    Ashby Kinch /The Conversation

    ancient-origins - 01/11/2017 - 01:01

20. Sennacherib's Prisms Reveal the Glorious Reign of an Assyrian King

    Imagine if all of the world’s ancient cultures and civilizations had had well-developed writing systems. Then envision the marvels we would know about today, the hidden secrets and remarkable tales of glory. Luckily, some of the most advanced civilizations in the ancient world did develop their unique writing systems, and once they were deciphered, a world of wonders was brought to light.

    Aleksa Vučković - 04/09/2023 - 14:53

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