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1. Beyond Fertility: Goddess Heqet’s Extensive Influence on Ancient Egypt

   In ancient Egypt, the goddess Heqet reigned supreme as a symbol of fertility and childbirth. Heqet’s following spanned the ages, from the Old Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period, due to her impact on fertility, agriculture, and funerary practices. As one of Egypt’s most popular deities among women, Heqet was heavily invoked by those wishing for protection during pregnancy.

   Lex Leigh - 08/08/2023 - 18:52

2. 800 Archaeological Sites Unearthed in Northern Ireland

   Since 2015 there have been approximately 800 sites with archaeological potential found in Northern Ireland. New rules mean that construction companies are obliged to record sites of possible archaeological interest. This has led to an amazing number of finds, from the prehistoric period right down to relatively modern times.

   Ed Whelan - 16/10/2019 - 14:00

3. Notre Dame de Paris: Survivor of 850 Years of Upheaval, Revolution, World Wars and Fire

   Notre Dame de Paris (which translates as ‘Our Lady of Paris’) is one of the best-known Gothic cathedrals in the world and among the most famous landmarks in France.

   dhwty - 20/04/2019 - 01:55

4. The Dramatic Life and Death of Atahualpa, the Last Emperor of the Inca Empire

   The Inca ruler, Atahualpa, is one of the key figures in the history of the European colonialization of South America. As the last emperor of the largest empire in pre-Columbian Empire, Atahualpa was an immensely powerful leader. In 1532, however, Atahualpa was taken captive by a small Spanish force of 200 men under the conquistador Francisco Pizarro at Cajamarca.

   dhwty - 07/04/2015 - 04:11

5. Cueva Pintada: Painted Cave of Gran Canaria Reveals Mystery of Ancient Inhabitants

   ... gives the site its name, lies at the heart of a network of man-made caves. The entire network is known as the Troglodyte ... in large villages in both houses and caves, including the man-made caves such as Cueva Pintada. The Gaunche culture was ...

   Sarah P Young - 08/06/2019 - 14:03

6. Two Very Different Interpretations of Corsica’s Filitosa Menhirs

   Corsica, situated in the Mediterranean Sea, is a fascinating island with beautiful beaches, a place where you can hear the natives speak Corsu, and of course, it is well known for being the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. There is also a great deal of history and Filitosa is an archaeological site with the highest number of megalithic statuaries on the island.

   dhwty - 05/01/2021 - 14:03

7. Eye-Opening Information Revealed on Day One of Citizen’s Hearing

   ... from Dr Edgar Mitchell, retired NASA astronaut and sixth man on the moon, who openly and firmly stated that we are not ... level. Military Involvement with UFOs Dr Steven Greer, the man behind the Sirius documentary and the first UFO ...

   johnblack - 30/04/2013 - 20:57

8. Did Iconic Renaissance Artist Raphael Die From Too Much Sex?

   ... Talents of Leonardo da Vinci Portrait of a Young Man , 1514, lost during WWII. Possible self-portrait by ...

   dhwty - 20/11/2019 - 16:20

9. Balankanché Cavern: Underground World Tree Reveals Secrets of Sacred Maya Beliefs

   ... article uses as a source extracts from the book, ‘ The Man Who Owned a Wonder of the World: The Gringo History of ...

   dhwty - 10/06/2017 - 19:01

10. The Wrath of the Gods: Sodom and Gomorrah

    It is one of the largest catastrophes mentioned in the Bible, and one that—though still in dispute between archaeologists—has possibly been verified as true. It is the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by the hand of God. The account of the event is mentioned in detail in chapters 18 and 19 of Genesis.

    johnblack - 01/04/2013 - 16:31

11. Construction Workers Stumble Upon Ancient Cemetery in Turkey

    Construction workers digging a tunnel in the province of Izmir in Turkey have stumbled upon an ancient Jewish cemetery, and archaeologists believe that there may be many more remains still to be found.

    aprilholloway - 02/11/2013 - 22:40

12. Uncovering Ancient Pyramid Science at Teotihuacan, Where Men Become Gods

    Teotihuacan’s Lost Kings, a television special, took an hour long look at the great city, its inhabitants, and the excavation of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, (also known as the Feathered Serpent Pyramid.) The program revealed evidence of advanced engineering built into a tunnel system, and placed directly

    Cliff Dunning - 25/03/2021 - 02:36

13. Skeleton with Elongated Skull Discovered in Russia

    A skeleton with an elongated skull has been uncovered at Arkaim, known as the Stonehenge of Russia. Dating to the second or third century AD, the elongated skull has created a stir for alien enthusiasts and archaeologists alike.

    The Akraim site is located in the Southern Urals in Russia and is dated to the 17th century BC. The settlement in which the skeleton with the elongated skull was found is dated to 4,000 years ago, while the skeleton itself is 2,000 years old.

    Alicia McDermott - 28/07/2015 - 22:06

14. Exquisite, ancient rock paintings spotted in remote Colombia

    ... been described as ‘masterpieces’ and depict a holy man, hunters and different animals species. “They reveal ... position among people of the Amazon that may mean the man depicted was a sage. It has been suggested that that the ...

    Mark Miller - 22/06/2018 - 05:07

15. Knight Templar Graves “Not” Discovered At “Non-Templar” Church

    Edward Dyas is an English author who has spent years looking for connections between a church and the illustrious order of medieval warrior-monks, The Knights Templar. Dyas is back in the news this week with more alleged Templar discoveries. But how does the evidence add up? Has he indeed found a hitherto unknown Templar Church in the middle of Dudley?

    ashley cowie - 17/08/2023 - 22:54

16. The Ignored Prophet of Doom: The Curse of Cassandra of Troy

    ... Shadow Agamemnon: Greek King, Trojan War Leader and Man of Power The Greek leaders failed to punish Ajax, which ...

    dhwty - 02/08/2021 - 19:01

17. The Classic Belgian Beer Secret? Medieval Super Yeasts!

    Researchers have discovered a secret behind what makes Belgian beer so special – they include medieval super yeasts in their recipes!

    ancient-origins - 24/10/2019 - 01:28

18. Religion Isn’t The Enemy of Science: It’s Been Inspiring Scientists for Centuries

    Take notice of any debate in the media and you’ll see that science and religion are, and always were, at loggerheads. Science is about evidence-based fact, religion is about faith-based belief.

    ancient-origins - 27/01/2020 - 22:56

19. Old but not forgotten, the Wow! Signal, an alien transmission

    ... in the universe. Could all those events be random, man made or just reflections from objects in space as a few ...

    johnblack - 27/05/2013 - 08:40

20. The Notorious Wako Pirates of Japan

    The wako (also called wokou or waegu) were a group of marauders that dominated the seas of East Asia for centuries. They have been seen by Western historians and culture as a kind of Japanese pirate, but as scholars dig deeper into the history of these people, questions arise about their true nature.

    What was the reaction to these ‘pirates’? How did governments try to control their actions, and were they successful? These are questions that scholars are now working to answer.

    Molly Dowdeswell - 13/11/2022 - 13:57

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