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A Curious Case of Linen for Papyri—Lifting the Veil off the Lack of Written Materials in Tut's Tomb
The tomb of the last ruler of the Amarna bloodline, the boy-pharaoh Tutankhamun, yielded a wealth of anomalies: beginning with the tiny size of his burial place, the appropriation of funerary goods – a majority from a mysterious female predecessor, Neferneferuaten – the apparent haste with which his sepulcher was completed and filled with objects, and of course, the charred remains that hint at an unconventional or botched mummification.
anand balaji - 14/04/2017 - 15:45
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The Mystery of Skara Brae: Neolithic Scotland and the Origins of Ancient Egypt
... ancient Egypt as preserved by the Dogon people of Mali • Explains how megalithic stone sites near Skara Brae ... striking similarities between Skara Brae and the Dogon of Mali, who still practice the same cosmology and traditions ...
ancient-origins - 20/12/2019 - 23:18
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Why did the Ayyubid Empire Collapse? (Video)
Robbie Mitchell - 20/12/2023 - 01:00
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Genetic Mutations evident in ancient human skull
A new research led by Erik Trinkhaus, an anthropologist at Washington University suggests that research done on a 100,000 old skull found in China, shows rare or unknown genetic abnormalities. It may suggest that the abnormality was the result of inbreeding, but it is not known if this is the case and if so to what extent.
ancient-origins - 21/03/2013 - 07:29
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The Mystery of Skara Brae: Neolithic Scotland and the Origins of Ancient Egypt
... ancient Egypt as preserved by the Dogon people of Mali Explains how megalithic stone sites near Skara Brae ... striking similarities between Skara Brae and the Dogon of Mali, who still practice the same cosmology and traditions ...
ancient-origins - 04/11/2016 - 13:54
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The Mystery of Skara Brae: Neolithic Scotland and the Origins of Ancient Egypt
... ancient Egypt as preserved by the Dogon people of Mali • Explains how megalithic stone sites near Skara Brae ... striking similarities between Skara Brae and the Dogon of Mali, who still practice the same cosmology and traditions ...
ancient-origins - 22/03/2019 - 21:31
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New Discoveries at Tiwanaku & Puma Punku: The Lost Statue of Viracocha and Secret Rooms of Hidden Artifacts
In December 2017 myself and fellow megalithic researcher JJ Ainsworth stayed in Tiwanaku for a few days to thoroughly explore the sites of Tiwanaku and Puma Punku looking for any anomalies or things we’d previously missed. I have visited the area ten times over twelve years, and was part of the Ancient Aliens TV show in an episode focussed on the mystery of Puma Punku, but had never had more than one day to explore the complex. This time I had four days.
Hugh Newman - 22/05/2018 - 19:01
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Abourma Rock Art Displayed In Djibouti’s Most Inhospitable Landscape
Rock art has greatly enhanced our knowledge of our prehistoric ancestors and the Abourma site, in the African state of Djibouti, is enhancing our understanding further. These carvings which are set in a spectacular landscape, are now helping the world appreciate the distant past of society in this region of Africa so much so that it has been declared a national monument by the government of Djibouti.
Ed Whelan - 19/01/2019 - 01:52
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The Life and Times of Mansa Musa: The Richest Man in History
Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century, is believed to be the ... billion in today's dollars. Mansa Musa , the ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century, is believed to be the ...
Robbie Mitchell - 16/04/2023 - 17:02
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Two Mysterious Cavities Found Inside Great Pyramid May Be Secret Rooms
A team of researchers that have used cutting edge technology to scan the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt have discovered two previously unknown cavities inside the world-famous monument. Are they secret rooms or passages that have long been rumored to lie within?
Natalia Klimczak - 19/10/2016 - 00:46
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Stonehenge Builders Had Ancient Knowledge of Pythagorean Geometry
A new book, Megalith, claims ancient Britons built Stonehenge “and other stone circles with a knowledge of Pythagoras' theorem, 2,000 years before the Greek philosopher formalized geometry.”
ashley cowie - 21/06/2018 - 22:57
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Reign of Terror Victims Found Hidden in the Walls of a Paris Church
Evidence of Reign of Terror victims found hidden in the walls of a Paris church is changing the narrative of one of the bloodiest episodes in modern European history.
Ed Whelan - 01/07/2020 - 18:32
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Peruvian child mummy with elongated skull undergoes analysis
Scientists know little about a pre-Columbian child mummy of Peru on display in Ohio, but that may soon change as the body of the toddler has just undergone CT scans at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
The ancient remains are in a traveling museum exhibit called Mummies of the World. The mummy’s usual home is at the San Diego Museum of Man, which has a large collection of ancient remains.
Mark Miller - 31/01/2015 - 22:13
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The Majesty of Mosques: 12 Captivating Photos That Showcase Islamic Architecture
Mosques are known for their stunning architecture and intricate craftsmanship. From the grandeur of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, to the delicate beauty of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, mosques around the world showcase a diverse array of styles and designs.
Joanna Gillan - 16/02/2023 - 22:00
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Was There An Explosion In The Great Pyramid In Antiquity?
With recent discoveries of “new” spaces or chambers behind the so-called “Gantenbrink’s Door” in the Southern Shaft and another “door’ in the Northern
Shaft of the Queen’s Chamber in the Great Pyramid, interest in the ancient monument continues to capture the imagination of many people in the world. Even Dr. Zahi Hawass, ex Chairman of the Supreme Council of Antiquities of Egypt, has remarked that the Great Pyramid has not yet yielded all of its secrets by any means.
stephenm - 21/01/2014 - 09:05
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Top Ten Giant Discoveries in North America
The Iroquois, the Osage, the Tuscaroras, the Hurons, the Omahas, and many other North American Indians all speak of giant men who once lived and roamed in the territories of their forefathers. All over what is now the U.S. are traditions of these ancient giants.
Hugh Newman - 12/02/2022 - 00:35
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The Kilwa Sultanate: The Island State That Dominated Medieval East Africa
The Kilwa Sultanate was a powerful and prosperous city-state that once dominated the Swahili coast of East Africa. For centuries, this kingdom thrived as a hub of international trade, connecting the African continent to the wider Indian Ocean world. Its rise to power was marked by strategic alliances, skilled diplomacy and a thriving economy, while its downfall was shaped by a combination of internal conflicts, external pressures and changing global trade patterns.
Robbie Mitchell - 16/05/2023 - 14:54
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190-Year-Old Jonathan the Tortoise is the Oldest Living Land Animal in the World
It’s incredible to envision all the changes which have taken place over the last two hundred years. But imagine actually living through them.
Cecilia Bogaard - 28/01/2023 - 01:00
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Tests Prove Largest Neolithic Circle in Britain was Definitely Human-Made
In June last year, archaeologists in Britain announced that they had made an amazing discovery near Stonehenge. They detected a massive circular monument near the world-famous Neolithic site.
Ed Whelan - 25/11/2021 - 22:00
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The Hominids of Hiberia: Neanderthals, Dolmens and Myths Entwined
At the southwestern tip of Eurasia, the geological cul-de-sac known as the Iberian Peninsula resides. With the majestic Pyrenees Mountains to the north, and the Pillars of Herakles at the Strait of Gibraltar to the south, this peninsula contains a piece of France and all of both Spain and Portugal. It also contains one of the highest concentrations of hominid sites on the planet. These are mostly Neanderthal sites dating back over 10,000 years.
Mark A. Carpenter - 31/08/2021 - 14:59