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Worst River Nile Flooding in Over a Century Threatens Sudanese Pyramids

The mysterious pyramids of Sudan that have stood for centuries are now threatened by floods. The River Nile has burst its banks and it has already killed many people in the African country.

Ed Whelan - 09/09/2020 - 14:04

Beltany Stone Circle: Bronze Age Megalithic Site is a Gem in Ireland’s Ancient Landscape

Beltany Stone Circle is an impressive megalithic site located in County Donegal, in the Irish province of Ulster, and is one of Ireland’s largest stone circles. Thought to have been erected during the late Bronze Age (1400-800 BC), mystery remains as to what the ancient structure was used for, but it is believed to have been associated with religious rituals which included observations of the sun and moon.

dhwty - 08/10/2018 - 14:17

The Bizarre Crucifixion of Margaretta Peter: The Short Life of a Prodigy and Devoted Christian

Margaretta Peter was a Swiss woman who lived during the 19^th century. As a child, Margaretta was considered to have been a prodigy and was particularly noted for her religious zeal. As she grew up, however, Margaretta’s intense religious passion turned into a dangerous delusion, culminating in her own crucifixion and death at the age of 28.

dhwty - 23/02/2019 - 18:55

Viking Shield Technology Revealed in New Breakthrough Study

How exactly the Vikings and their Iron Age ancestors made their war shields has always been a mystery, but a new study explains this in detail and shines light onto a traditionally shadowy aspect of ancient Nordic warcraft and weaponry.

ashley cowie - 14/10/2020 - 13:59

The Forgotten Stones of Karahan Tepe, Turkey

Read Part 1 - Forgotten Stones: Secrets of the Megalithic Quarries: Göbekli Tepe

Read Part 2 – The Forgotten Stones of Baalbek, Lebanon

Hugh Newman - 29/07/2014 - 02:59

Tourist Attraction Will Transport You Back in Time to Ancient Hittite Village

An exciting new project is on the way for the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusa. The village will be recreated so visitors can experience what daily life was like for people who lived in the Hittite kingdom about 3,500 years ago.

ancient-origins - 02/11/2016 - 23:45

UK Declared a Land Full of Hidden Treasure By British Museum

While Caroline Nunneley was exploring the Thames' shores in London, meticulously searching the mud on all fours for archaeological treasures, she encountered an unexpected find: a small, intricately carved object resembling a miniature human skull. Once again, a remarkable piece of medieval treasure had been retrieved from the earth of the British Isles.

Gary Manners - 11/02/2024 - 16:37

Amazonian Mummified Parrots Discovered in the Atacama Desert

Researchers have made the curious discovery of mummified parrots in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. Between 1000 and 1460 BC, parrots and macaws were transported over 300 miles to one of the driest places on Earth. One of the most remarkable questions that co-author Jośe M. Capriles and his team posed was how they transported these birds without killing them.

Sarah Piraino - 30/03/2021 - 14:53

Ad Gefrin Museum: A Must-Visit Destination for History Buffs and Whisky Lovers

The little-known history of a Northumbrian Anglo-Saxon royal court is to be unveiled with the opening of Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery in Wooler, Northumberland, England on March 25, 2023. The museum showcases Anglo-Saxon archaeological treasures that were found on the site of a 7th-century palace known as Ad Gefrin, which was the stage for key events in early northern English history. The collection includes jewelry, ceramics, and weaponry found across the north-east and other areas of England.

Gary Manners - 24/03/2023 - 21:54

Vandals Drill into Neolithic Jersey Dolmen Looking for Quartz

A famous dolmen on the Channel Islands has been damaged. Vandals drilled into one of the supporting stones of the 6,000-year-old Stone Age monument. It is believed that they were looking for quartz in the stone. Another prehistoric dolmen was also damaged by vandals who painted graffiti on the prehistoric structure.

Ed Whelan - 09/11/2020 - 21:57

Study Reveals Extensive Hyper-Violence in Japan’s Ancient Yayoi Period

... evidence of violence in the cut mark on this Yayoi period man just above his right eye socket. ( Journal of ...

Nathan Falde - 23/08/2021 - 22:45

What Star is This? The Pagan Origins of Christmas Symbols

Rooted in the cyclical pagan year, Christmas can be linked back to the celebration of the Winter Solstice around December 21st, a time when the night was at its longest, and the coming of the “light” was celebrated and revered. New hope, the Sacred Fire, the Light of the World, all represented the end point of one natural cycle, and beginning of another. The Solstice may have been the longest and darkest of days and nights, but from that point on, there would be more light and the promise of a coming spring.

Marie D. Jones and Larry Flaxman - 17/12/2016 - 02:09

Infant Burial Site Along with Furnace Discovered at 2,800-year-old Kelenderis

The ancient city of Kelenderis on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey is the site of the Greek Celenderis, a port and fortress in ancient Cilicia and later Isauria. From here, a furnace for commercial production and a child’s grave with glass bracelets have been located, adding to the rich findings of this locality.

Sahir - 27/06/2022 - 22:56

The true meaning of Paganism

The word "paganism" has come to refer to various pre-Christian religions belonging to a number of ancient cultures—those from Greece, Rome, Egypt, Scandinavia, and so on. It has come to also represent, in some circles, the modern ideology of Wicca and the followers of revived versions of the old practices. The truth about "paganism", however, is that it is a historically inaccurate phrase in the context of these aforementioned faiths. Although it is now the accepted term for these religions, it is important to examine where the w

Riley Winters - 09/11/2014 - 00:53

Giants Among Men Who Walked The Earth

Today, overachievers are often called “giants in their field" and “giants among men”- terms which define talent, ability and zeal. However, in the ancient world, the word “giant” applied to the oversized, generally supernatural, larger than life beings of mythology and religion.

ashley cowie - 12/08/2022 - 20:52

The Anemoi and the Ingenious Invention of the Tower of the Winds

... For instance, the north wind, Boreas , is depicted as a man wearing a heavy cloak and blowing through a twisted ...

dhwty - 17/12/2019 - 23:00

Aztec Codex is Oldest Written Account of Earthquakes in the Americas

Between the 1300s and the devastating arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the early 1500s, the Aztecs were a flourishing Mesoamerican culture in the Valley of Mexico in Central Mexico, building one of the largest and most powerful empires in the Pre-Columbian Americas.

Sahir - 28/08/2021 - 18:37

Unsolved Mystery: The Mysterious Origins of Hannibal's Elephants

The saga of the perilous journey of the Carthaginian general Hannibal across the Alps during the Second Punic War was immortalized not only by his military prowess but also by the awe-inspiring presence of Hannibal's elephants. Yet, a lingering question echoes through time: Where did these war elephants originate? Were Hannibal’s elephants from Asia or Africa? Join us on this exploration of a historical riddle that has captivated minds for centuries.

mrreese - 04/12/2023 - 13:53

Are Alien Messages Encoded in our DNA?

Are we alone in the universe? This is a question most people have pondered at one time or another.

Nathan Falde - 31/07/2019 - 22:36

Clay Wonders: The Handmade Figurines of Djenne-Djenno

Amidst the vast expanses of the Malian region, there once flourished a remarkable civilization. How do we know? The unique terracotta figurines of Djenne-Djenno give historians a glimpse into the rich and fascinating history of this region.

Lex Leigh - 17/03/2023 - 13:53