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1. The Bizarre Phenomenon of Coffin Births

   I was reading through an article yesterday from the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology titled The Non-Adult Cohort from Le Morne Cemetery, Mauritius: A Snap Shot of Early Life and Death after Abolition by Appleby et al. (2012) when I stumbled upon a new term: coffin birth. I guess it seems obvious now what it means, but at first glance my thought was: why on earth would a woman want to give birth in a coffin?

   ancient-origins - 25/01/2016 - 14:45

2. Nabu: Ancient Mesopotamian God of Scribes and Wisdom

   Nestled in the fertile region around the River Tigris and Euphrates, the historical region of ancient Mesopotamia has long been regarded as one of the earliest cradles of civilization. Home to ancient cultures of Assyria, Babylon, and Sumer, it was also the home of diverse gods and goddesses. Sumer, one of the oldest civilizations in this region, influenced the developing pantheons of both Assyrians and Babylonians.

   Aleksa Vučković - 15/02/2021 - 22:10

3. Earth’s Largest-Ever Lake Engulfed Europe and Asia 12 Million Years Ago

   In-depth research has shed new light on the astonishing and awe-inspiring history of the Paratethys Sea. This 12-milion-year-old megalake was formed in Eurasia by the same tectonic shifts that created many European and Asian mountain ranges. It was the Earth’s largest lake, covering more area than the modern-day Mediterranean Sea.

   Nathan Falde - 11/06/2021 - 18:57

4. Amalasuntha: The Comely and Quick-Witted Queen of the Ostrogoths Whose Life Ended in Tragedy

   Amalasuntha was a regent of the Ostrogoths who lived during the Late Antique period, i.e. the 6th century AD. This was the period after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, when Italy was under the rule of the Ostrogoths. She was a strong and powerful woman who had her wits about her and made sure she got what she wanted, for as long as possible. However, the roles women were expected to hold in her time brought about betrayal and her demise.

   dhwty - 15/01/2017 - 03:51

5. Unravelling the Tragic Story Behind the Impressive Lion Monument of Lucerne

   ... Exquisite Hope Diamond Sundiata Keita: The Lion King of Mali The Mystery of the Lion Man sculpture Part of the French ...

   dhwty - 29/04/2016 - 03:50

6. Study by Yale University Experts Proves Vinland Map is a Hoax

   Scholars at Yale University have just completed a comprehensive analysis of the Vinland Map, a cartographic representation of the northeastern North American coast that was supposedly created in the 15th century. Using the latest high-tech methods to examine the ink used to draw its markings, the Yale experts have conclusively proven the Vinland Map hoax.

   Nathan Falde - 16/09/2021 - 00:55

7. Magic and superstition in ancient Egypt

   On a grey November day in London’s Hyde Park we passed beneath a cluster of leafless trees, their skeletal branches alive with the chatter of hundreds of starlings. Suddenly, the birds fell silent. A long moment passed. And then with a single hum they rose as one body and took flight. We were amazed at the uncanny unison of the flock, alerted by a signal undetectable to us that had pulled them as if by a magnet from the bare branches.

   ancient-origins - 16/10/2014 - 23:10

8. From Barter to Bitcoins: The 5,000 Year History of Money

   Money has come a long way in 5,000 years. While people once bartered for the items they desired, today people are buying and trading in cryptocurrencies like the bitcoin.

   Theodoros Karasavvas - 18/07/2018 - 22:37

9. Prehistoric man in Israel held ritual meals to honour the dead

   A new study published in the Journal of Anthropological Archaeology has found evidence that prehistoric man who lived in the Carmel Mountains region in Haifa, Israel, held ritual meals following the burial of deceased loved ones. It is the first evidence of ritualised behaviour for this period in Israel.

   aprilholloway - 19/11/2013 - 04:21

10. Lara Crufts Sniff Out Ancient Tombs In Croatia

    Trained sniffer dogs used to locate 3,000-year-old Iron Age burial tombs in Croatia.

    ashley cowie - 25/10/2019 - 19:00

11. Malevolent Phantoms, Corpse Brides, and Ancestor Spirits: The Ancient Belief in Ghosts – PART II

    Many ancient civilizations had beliefs surrounding the hauntings of ghosts and malevolent spirits, and so they relied on careful rituals and exorcisms to keep the supernatural at bay. 

    Read Part I

    lizleafloor - 17/10/2015 - 00:45

12. Discovery of 8,000-year-old Residue in the Middle East is the Earliest Evidence Yet of Winemaking

    Gadachrili Gora Regional Archaeological Project Expedition (GRAPE), a joint undertaking between the University of Toronto (U of T) and the Georgian National Museum, have uncovered evidence of the earliest winemaking anywhere in the world. The discovery dates the origin of the practice to the Neolithic period around 6000 BC, pushing it back 600-1,000 years from the previously accepted date.

    ancient-origins - 14/11/2017 - 01:45

13. Heart Wrenching Letters Reveal the Traumatic Life of Miwnay, A Sogdian Woman in China 1,700 Years Ago

    “From her daughter, the free-woman Miwnay, to her dear mother Chatis. I am very anxious to see you.”

    History rarely remembers the little people. Our history books are full of stories of kings, queens, and conquerors; of influential men and wealthy people who lived in gilded castles. But the rest of us are forgotten.

    Mark Oliver - 17/08/2018 - 19:01

14. Archaeologists believe they have found first ever skeleton of Battle of Hastings warrior

    Researchers have found the skeleton of a 45-year-old man in East Sussex, not far from the famous battlefield upon which the Battle of Hastings took place in 1066, according to a report in the BBC. The skull shows six sword blows suggesting the man died in combat and the remains date back to the same period as the famous battle.

    aprilholloway - 24/05/2014 - 23:24

15. Meenakshi Amman Temple: Unique Towers, Migrants from a Lost Continent, and Sacred Marriage Celebrations

    Legends say Meenakshi Amman Temple was created by migrants from a lost continent. Perhaps that is just a story, but the unique and monumental towers with their brightly-colored sculptures of mythological figures could make you believe that this temple comes from a storybook. Once a year, the temple ups its game as it attracts over a million visitors to attend a sacred marriage celebration and a chariot procession for the angered god who almost did not make it.

    dhwty - 07/09/2017 - 01:58

16. Blood-Stained Ivory: The Dark History of the Trade in Elephant Tusks

    The ivory trade is a story as old as human civilization, filled with tales of adventure, greed, and exploitation. For millennia, ivory has been prized for its beauty, rarity, and versatility, making it one of the most valuable commodities in the world. From the ivory carvings of ancient China to the ivory-handled weapons of medieval Europe, the trade in elephant tusks has left an indelible mark on human history. But with all its glamor and allure, the ivory trade has a darker side.

    Robbie Mitchell - 26/03/2023 - 18:39

17. Sociae Mimae: Ancient Roman Actresses Doing It For Themselves

    When Thespis, a Greek performer, stepped on the stage in 534 BC and became the first known man to speak words as a character in a play or a narrative, he broke the tradition where ancient Greek legends were only expressed in songs, dances and third-person storytelling. However, for hundreds of years after Thespis’ first appearance as the first recorded actor, the words ‘actors’ or ‘thespians’ strictly referred to men, as women's presence in the theatre remained the exception rather than the rule.

    MartiniF - 13/09/2021 - 20:29

18. Controversy at Hueyatlaco: When Did Humans First Inhabit the Americas?

    What happens when an archaeological site is so extraordinary, that it threatens to eclipse everything we knew about history up to that point? Some discoveries are just too hard to fully grasp, and that makes us question their accuracy. Hueyatlaco in Mexico is one such archaeological site, forcing us to reconsider the timeframe of human habitation in the Americas. By a lot.

    Aleksa Vučković - 28/04/2021 - 18:53

19. The Healing Power of Dream Incubation in Ancient Greece

    In the ancient world, many cultures built elaborate temple complexes dedicated to their healer gods - Imhotep in Egypt and Asklepios in Greece for example. These gods were recognized as having the power to cure supplicants from a variety of ailments within sleep and sacred dreams.

    Sarah Janes - 03/07/2021 - 01:58

20. Weird Ideas, Weird Behaviors: Bringing the Habsburg Family Skeletons Out of the Closet

    The Habsburg family is one of the most important royal families in the history of Europe. This may be somewhat surprising, as many of the rulers from this family behaved strangely, had some weird ideas, and were apparently mentally ill. A mysterious mental illness may actually have been one of the reasons for the fall of their dynasty.

    Natalia Klimczak - 09/10/2016 - 00:41

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