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Maya Sacrificial Victims Were Painted Blue and Tossed into a Sinkhole
In Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula lies a site which was once central to Maya sacrificial rituals—the sacred cenote of Chichen Itza. This natural sinkhole harbors secrets of human sacrifice and religious fervor that continue to intrigue scholars to this day. It also provided the key to understanding the use of what has been described as one of the great technological and artistic achievements of Mesoamerica: Maya blue.
Cecilia Bogaard - 03/04/2024 - 14:51
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800-Year-Old Cog Shipwreck Found off Swedish Coast is One of The Oldest
Divers have discovered the oldest Swedish cog ship in Bohuslän province, and one of the oldest cog shipwrecks ever found European waters. The shipwreck of the Swedish cog ship was found off the coast of the island of Dyngö, which is located off the coast of Fjällbacka, a historic fishing village and popular tourist resort on the coast of western Sweden. The village takes its name from the large rock, or so-called “mountain,” which characterizes the port and guides sailors in from the open sea.
ashley cowie - 07/02/2022 - 14:00
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The Magic, Mystery and Madness of Tomb 55: Shadowy Sovereigns and Risky Reburials–Part IV
... unsparing in his description of Akhenaten, calling him a man who epitomized “sick ugliness and nervous decadence”. ... unsparing in his description of Akhenaten, calling him a man who epitomized “sick ugliness and nervous decadence”. ... “The second coffin’s face is certainly that of a man, and of quite a different aspect, even allowing for the ...
anand balaji - 29/03/2017 - 15:37
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Pensioner Finds 800-Year-Old Bishop’s Palace in His Back Garden
... surprise has been both exciting and unfortunate for the man. An 81-year-old retired banker’s construction plans ... surprise has been both exciting and unfortunate for the man. BBC News reports that the ruins of the bishop’s palace ... - were found by the builders working at the retired man’s property in the aptly-named Palace Gardens. The find ...
Alicia McDermott - 14/03/2021 - 17:43
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The Medici Dynasty: Unraveling the Legacy of the Masters of Florence
... later lead to its ruin. On the plus side, Lorenzo was a man of culture. A poet at heart, he supported the work of ...
Robbie Mitchell - 04/04/2024 - 22:17
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Yaroslav the Wise, One of the Noblest Rurikid Monarchs
The early medieval nation of Kievan Rus’ emerged from the early Viking forays into the lands of the Eastern Slavic tribes. It quickly rose as a powerful state that was home to many Finnic, Slavic, Baltic, and Norse people. As it rose in power after long dynastic struggles, the Kievan Rus’ became one of the close rivals of the Byzantine Empire, and was always headed by strong and decisive leaders.
Aleksa Vučković - 16/02/2024 - 13:48
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Ancient Wari Culture of Peru Prevented Wars with Beer Parties
Archaeologists have found evidence that the ancient Wari civilization of Peru brewed beer, and that it was central to the cultural and political life of their Empire.
Ed Whelan - 22/04/2019 - 18:50
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Swiss Archaeologists Find Bronze Age City in Lucerne Lake
Archaeologists fishing for artifacts beneath the muddy floor of Lake Lucerne in central Switzerland discovered something enthralling. Approximately 13 feet (four meters) below the opaque surface of Lake Lucerne, they found the remains of a long-lost sunken village, which had apparently been there for millennia.
Nathan Falde - 28/04/2021 - 22:36
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Did ancient gold mining methods create REAL Golden Fleece and inspire legend of Jason and the Argonauts?
The mythical Golden Fleece is best known for featuring in the ancient legend of Greek hero Jason and his band of sailors, the Argonauts. Geologists have theorized from investigations that the Golden Fleece may have been more than a simple mythical plot device, and was instead a reality for the people of the Black Sea region. Evidence suggests that the quest for the Golden Fleece may have been based on an actual historical voyage to the ancient Colchis Kingdom.
lizleafloor - 28/11/2014 - 22:17
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Ghosts of Presidents Past In The Oval Office
... He told the chilling story about the specter of an old man with a long beard and rattling chains haunting his ...
ashley cowie - 22/01/2021 - 15:57
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Tierradentro Hypogea, Colombia’s Mysterious Underground Necropolis
Tierradentro is a national archaeological park in Colombia. Within the Tierradentro Park are structures known as hypogea as well as stone statues. This unique South American site gives visitors a glance into Colombia’s mysterious ancient past.
mrreese - 27/08/2021 - 01:07
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Dmitri of Uglich and the Three False Dmitris: One of the Most Bizarre Episodes in Russian History
... in 1598. However, a surprise was on the way and in 1604, a man claiming to be Tsarevich Dmitri appeared. This was a man later to be known as False Dmitri I, whose true identity, ...
dhwty - 22/10/2015 - 14:38
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Abrupt Climate Change May Have Rocked the Cradle of Civilization
New research reveals that some of the earliest civilizations in the Middle East and the Fertile Crescent may have been affected by abrupt climate change. These findings show that while socio-economic factors were traditionally considered to shape ancient human societies in this region, the influence of abrupt climate change should not be underestimated.
ancient-origins - 10/08/2015 - 23:59
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When Sweden’s King Ordered a Clinical Trial of Coffee on Prisoners
Between Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks, coffee is everywhere. If you’re a coffee lover, you may have wondered about how coffee came to be throughout history. In early times, however, some people interested in coffee were uncertain about the delicious drink. This was certainly the case for King Gustav III of Sweden, who was suspicious of the banned drink and commanded two prisoners to drink it in a long-term coffee experiment that continued long after his death.
Lex Leigh - 01/07/2022 - 15:00
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Council Closes Market By Invoking 800-Year-Old King’s Charter
English law is riddled with ancient entries and charters pertaining to past worlds; and from time to time they emerge and catch out the unsuspecting. For example, it's punishable to gamble in a public library in England and it is also illegal to enter the House of Parliament wearing a suit of armor, and, according to the Fact Site, it’s still legal to shoot a Scotsman “under certain circumstances.”
ashley cowie - 12/08/2020 - 14:03
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How Columbus, Of All People, Became a National Symbol
... the greatest scholars of his day, and boldly went where no man had gone before. Better yet, he was Italian. America ... to decry Columbus as a “ terrorist .” Columbus the man died more than 500 years ago. Columbus the legend is ...
ancient-origins - 08/10/2017 - 13:56
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Archaeologists Identify Scottish Church Where Accused 16th Century Witches Were Imprisoned
... tried for alleged witchcraft. Twenty-three women and one man were executed. Another wave of witch purges followed in ... her to hang the same about her neck, and when she saw the man she loved best, bade her then take the cloth with the ... and she so doing should attain to the marriage of the man whom she loved the best, and the said Elspet ...
Mark Miller - 23/07/2016 - 00:46
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Enormous Skull Found in Alaska May Belong to the Legendary King Bear of Inuit Mythology
An enormous, elongated polar bear skull emerged in 2014 from an eroding archaeological site southwest of Utqiaġvik in Alaska. Experts claim that it is quite different from most modern polar bear skulls and reassure that it is one of the biggest polar bear skulls ever found.
Theodoros Karasavvas - 21/02/2017 - 22:40
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People in the Southwestern United States drank caffeinated drinks in 750 AD
The sparse population inhabiting the area that is now the Southwestern United States and Northwestern Mexico during the eighth century AD regularly consumed drinks made from cacao—the plant that is used to make chocolate—and holly (Ilex), researchers from the University of New Mexico have discovered. Both these drinks were high in caffeine. The caffeine was consumed in two types of drinks. One was a cacao- (or cocoa)-based chocolate drink.
Robin Whitlock - 11/09/2015 - 03:46
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Spis Castle, Born to Resist the Mongol Invasion
13th century Europe was under attack by the Mongols and the Kingdom of Hungary was right in the sights of the invaders. Something had to be done, and the creation of great fortified castles was seen as one way to possibly resist the mighty force.
dhwty - 20/06/2018 - 01:59