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Disastrous German Museum Heist Scoops Gold Coins Worth Millions
In a museum heist that seems lifted straight from a movie screen, thieves made off with a collection of ancient Celtic gold coins from the Celtic and Roman Museum in the town of Manching in Bavaria. The coins are estimated to be worth “several million Euros” according to the town’s police.
Sahir - 25/11/2022 - 17:23
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Luxury Roman Villa and Mosaic Found on Croatian Island of Hvar
Archaeology on the Croatian island of Hvar in the Adriatic Sea is proceeding at a pace likely not exceeded anywhere else in the world.
Nathan Falde - 22/02/2022 - 13:57
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Were Catapults the Secret to Roman Military Success?
The Roman Empire conquered the known world in large part due to its army. The Roman Army was a formidable force of training and discipline led by military minds who established organizational and tactical strategies that have influenced the world up to this very day. In short, the Roman army was one of the most effective and enduring forces in military history. In addition to skill and zeal, the Romans also had a more material advantage on their side: siege weapons, such as catapults.
Kerry Sullivan - 31/03/2017 - 18:54
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Hoard of Roman Coins Leads to the Discovery of Important Site in England
A remarkable discovery of a hoard of Roman coins has led experts to an archaeologically rich site in Yorkshire in England. The hoard of Roman coins was found by enthusiasts using metal detectors and this led directly to the discovery of a major site. This discovery is really exciting the archaeological community and it is expected to offer new insights into the Roman presence in the North of England.
Ed Whelan - 29/08/2018 - 09:26
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Fact or Fiction? Tullus Hostilius, the Legendary Roman Warrior King
... by Misreadings of the Classics Lost History of a Mad Man? Revealing the Surprisingly Compassionate Side of Nero, ... this lack of data points toward Tullus Hostilius being a man of fiction, historians believe that the stories and ...
Lex Leigh - 04/07/2023 - 22:56
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The Truth Behind the Christ Myth: Ancient Origins of the Often Used Legend – Part I
... that this universal legend actually began with the Green Man, the Son of a virgin Goddess who was born, died, and ... finally resurrected each and every year. The Ancient Green Man During the Neolithic Age, which was the era when, as some ... “God was a Woman,” the Goddess and Her Son, the Green Man, were venerated by people worldwide for annually bringing ...
MarkPinkham - 20/02/2022 - 22:32
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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
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Pleistocene Epoch: Humans, Welcome to Earth
The Pleistocene epoch is a geologic epoch which began around 2.6 Mya (Million years ago) and came to an end around 11,700 BP (Before Present). It is characterized by lower sea levels than the present epoch and colder temperatures. During much of the Pleistocene, Europe, North America, and Siberia were covered by extensive ice sheets and glaciers. The Pleistocene was an important time because it was when the human genus first evolved.
Caleb Strom - 19/10/2018 - 23:02
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Over 100 Indigenous Settlements North of Hadrian’s Wall Discovered
Northern Britain, a fluctuating frontier area during the Roman occupation of Britain (43-410 AD), represented a tussle between Iron Age communities and the centralizing authority and power of the Roman state. A fascinating new paper published in the prestigious journal Antiquity has surveyed the area north of Hadrian’s Wall, and identified over a 100 previously undiscovered indigenous settlements, dated to the time of the Roman occupation.
Sahir - 25/05/2022 - 00:01
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Italica, Spain: Rome’s First Settlement In Hispania Became Incredible!
Italica is an archaeological site located in the southern part of Spain, not far from Seville. The site dates to the Roman period and was founded by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus. Italica is reputed to be the first Roman settlement in Spain, and one of the republic’s first settlements outside Italy.
dhwty - 15/03/2021 - 13:59
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The Real Reason Ancient Indo-Europeans Carried Out Human Sacrifice
... after the cosmic sacrifice of the Purusha [a cosmic man whose sacrifice by the gods created all life] … must ... which it is entangled and the direction of the energy of man into the divine consciousness. The ultimate aim of the ... after the cosmic sacrifice of the Purusha [a cosmic man whose sacrifice by the gods created all life] … must ...
Alexander Jacob - 01/10/2017 - 01:57
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The Lombards: The “Barbaric” Germanic Warriors Who Changed Italy
As the Roman Empire crumbled, the history of the ancient world was undoubtedly marked and shaped by more than one powerful Germanic tribe. From their oldest roots, they developed into iconic ethnic groups that were instrumental in the future of the world as we know it. From the seafaring Vikings to the militaristic Saxons, and all the way to the Cherusci and their allies who stood in the path of Rome, the Germanic peoples were many and always proud. The Lombards were no exception.
Aleksa Vučković - 25/10/2021 - 15:07
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Extensive Roman Road Network Covering Devon and Cornwall Revealed in UK
A Roman road network crossing Devon and Cornwall in the UK connecting significant settlements with military forts across the two counties as well as wider Britannia has been revealed for the first time. Roman roads, or viae, as they were called, remain a shining example of the civil and engineering prowess of the ancient Romans, as well as serving to carry this expertise across their vast empire.
Sahir - 08/08/2023 - 14:56
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New Greco-Roman Tomb with 20 Mummies Found in Aswan
... It was here, in the east wall of the tomb that a man’s mummy was found. The researchers believe this man, whose name was Nikostratus, was the owner of copper ...
Sahir - 19/01/2022 - 21:34
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Andreas Vesalius: The Medieval Physician Who Loved Dissecting Humans
Andreas Vesalius was a physician and anatomist who lived during the 16th century AD. Up until this point of time, the standard authority on anatomy was the work of Galen, a 2nd / 3rd century Greek physician and surgeon in the Roman Empire. But Galen’s religious beliefs preventing him from cutting open a deceased human being. However, Vesalius did not share the same beliefs and his willingness to dissect humans marked the start of a new phase in the study of human anatomy.
dhwty - 03/10/2016 - 00:54
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England’s Long Man Vandalized By Covid-19 Criminals
... who have wilfully defaced the historic English “long man” geo-glyph with a tasteless Covid-19 facemask. The “Long Man of Wilmington” is a giant chalk figure located on the ... who have wilfully defaced the historic English “long man” geo-glyph with a tasteless Covid-19 facemask. The ...
ashley cowie - 01/02/2021 - 16:56
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Unusual 20,000-year-old human skull shows diversity of prehistoric humanity
A unique Stone Age skull found in Kenya is reshaping what scientists know about the diversity of early humanity.
The 20,000-year-old partial skull was found at Lukenya Hill in the 1970s and stored in the collections of the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. Christian Tryon, archaeologist at Harvard University's Peabody Museum and colleagues revisited the ancient skull and took detailed measurements.
lizleafloor - 20/02/2015 - 22:10
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Three Thousand Years Ago Human Brain Size Decreased, Says Study
Through the process of greater efficiency, the human brain size began to shrink about 3,000 years ago and this is a huge new revelation in human evolution. The latest research study conclusions suggest that specializations in labor or task-based work, along with shared knowledge through the development of language and social circles, allowed the human brain to progressively become more energy efficient and thus smaller in size.
Sahir - 26/10/2021 - 01:58
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Medieval Divorce by Combat: Guaranteeing ‘til Death do us Part’
... eye was the section on duels between men and women. The man was placed in a waist-height 3-foot (1 meter) deep hole, ... in a length of cloth to form a kind of swinging club. The man was given three normal clubs . His clubs matched the ... cloth to ensure that their ranges were equal. The man was not allowed to leave his hole. To further limit him, ...
Robbie Mitchell - 13/09/2022 - 14:54
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1,800-year-old Roman Venus Figurine Found In England Was A Home Deity
A 17-centimeter (6.7 inch) tall Roman Venus figurine has been discovered by archaeologists in the city of Gloucester, England. This 1,800-year-old find has created considerable excitement in the archaeological community. Anthony Beechey of Cotswold Archaeology was quoted by BBC News as saying, "This has been the most exciting find of my career in archaeology so far.
Sahir - 07/10/2021 - 22:34