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Divers find more artifacts at wreck of the Mentor, which sank carrying the Elgin Marbles
Divers exploring the Mentor ship that wrecked off the southern coast of Greece in 1802 while carrying the Parthenon marbles to England have found other antiquities at the site. Greek Culture Ministry archaeologists and divers have been exploring the site since 2009 in the hope of finding more of the sculptures and reliefs, which were torn from the Parthenon, damaged in the process, and taken to England by Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin.
Mark Miller - 31/07/2015 - 00:50
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Impossible Quest to Have the Perfect Man? The 5 Imperfect Brothers of the Mahabharata
... wind; and Arjuna by Indra, king of the gods. At Pandu’s request, Kunti then shared her boons with Madri, who bore the ...
MartiniF - 30/01/2017 - 15:58
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Brazen Bull: Gruesome Ancient Greek Torture Device Turned Screams into ‘Music’
The Brazen Bull (known also as the ‘Bull of Phalaris’, the ‘Bronze Bull’ or the ‘Sicilian Bull’) was a type of ancient torture and execution device from ancient Greece. The story of the Brazen Bull is connected with Phalaris, the tyrant of Acragas (known today as Agrigento, on the southern coast of Sicily), and Perillos (sometimes spelt as Perilaüs), an Attic bronze-worker. The Brazen Bull was an extremely cruel instrument, and its story is a renowned example of an invention that caused the death of its inventor.
dhwty - 26/04/2017 - 18:52
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The Giants of Ancient Egypt: Part II – Physical Evidence of the Giant Characters
... or History of Egypt , a book written at the request of Ptolemy II Philadelphus. However, if we use the ...
Hugh Newman - 06/09/2017 - 19:01
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How Anglo-Saxon England Made the Radical Change to Christianity
The Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England began towards the end of the 6th century AD, and by the end of the succeeding century, all the kings of Anglo-Saxon England were Christian, at least nominally. Thus, the Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England may be said to have been a relatively rapid process.
dhwty - 14/12/2019 - 13:45
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Father Crespi Mystery Deepens: Ancient Origins Urged to Drop Further Investigations
Earlier this month we reported on an investigation into the story of Father Crespi and his missing artifacts. The story of Father Crespi is a mysterious and controversial account of a priest in Ecuador involving claims of unknown civilizations, strange golden artifacts, a subterranean cave system containing a metallic library, depictions of figures connecting America to Sumer, symbols depicting an unknown language, and a Vatican conspiracy involving thousands of missing artifacts.
ancient-origins - 11/04/2016 - 14:50
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Tragic Accident or Mass Murder? The Sinking of the White Ship leads to Disaster for England
... the crew asked William to supply them with wine – a request to which he obliged in great quantity. Everyone on ...
mrreese - 10/02/2015 - 00:37
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Hannibal of Carthage: Military Commander and Greatest Enemy of Rome
... , recognizing his son's fervor, granted Hannibal's request and together they embarked on a journey to Spain. It ...
mrreese - 04/06/2023 - 22:58
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Murder in Malbork Castle: The Demise of Werner von Orseln, Grand Master of the Teutonic Order
... audience with the Grand Master. Von Orseln agreed to his request that the conversation take place in private, so ...
Natalia Klimczak - 27/12/2015 - 03:00
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4th Year Anniversary - Unravelling Ancient Myths and Legends FREE Ebook
... address, it means you are already registered. Click on ‘Request new password’ to reset your login details. If you ...
ancient-origins - 22/02/2017 - 03:35
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The Moscow Kremlin – Iconic Fortress of Russia
... from Kiev, first to Vladimir, and then to Russia, upon the request of Ivan Kalita, the Grand Duke of Moscow. Peter ...
dhwty - 22/04/2020 - 14:02
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The stunning yet mysterious Lady of Elche
... was denied. The government commission that denied the request asserted that the bust was too fragile to survive the ...
mrreese - 08/11/2014 - 21:53
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The human skull that challenges the Out of Africa theory
This is the account of the discovery of a skull that has the potential to change what we know about human evolution, and a suppression and cover-up which followed.
johnblack - 31/12/2018 - 15:56
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Experts Claim Artifact Ceremonially Returned to Nigeria is Fake
... neither did The Embassy of Mexico in Nigeria respond to a request for comment. Stolen 1200-Year-Old Bible with ...
ashley cowie - 02/03/2020 - 21:43
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Nabu: Ancient Mesopotamian God of Scribes and Wisdom
Nestled in the fertile region around the River Tigris and Euphrates, the historical region of ancient Mesopotamia has long been regarded as one of the earliest cradles of civilization. Home to ancient cultures of Assyria, Babylon, and Sumer, it was also the home of diverse gods and goddesses. Sumer, one of the oldest civilizations in this region, influenced the developing pantheons of both Assyrians and Babylonians.
Aleksa Vučković - 15/02/2021 - 22:10
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Will It Work? Greece Is Willing to Loan Archaeological Treasures in Exchange for the Parthenon Marbles
Despite a strong desire to return the Parthenon Marbles to their rightful home in Athens atop the Acropolis, the Greek government decided against taking legal action against the UK last year. Some probably though the battle for the marbles was lost, but now Greece is using another approach – they are offering ancient archaeological “jewels” in exchange for the Parthenon Marbles.
Theodoros Karasavvas - 16/03/2017 - 00:53
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Heraclitus: Eminent Doctrines of a Pre-Socratic Riddler who Loved Conflict
Heraclitus of Ephesus was a Pre-Socratic philosopher who lived during the 6th century BC. He wrote a book which recorded his controversial philosophical thoughts. This book, which was deposited in the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, has not survived in its entirety. Nevertheless, more than 100 fragments have endured the passage of time and have been creating as much debate as the philosopher probably would have liked!
dhwty - 05/05/2020 - 19:17
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The Jagannath Temple in India: Home to a Trio of Deities and Numerous Religious Festivals
The Jagannath Temple is an ancient temple located in Puri, a city in the state of Odisha on the eastern coast of India. This temple is dedicated to Jagannath, a Sanskrit name which may be translated as ‘Lord of the Universe’.
dhwty - 27/03/2016 - 04:04
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The Rod of Asclepius and Zeus’s Fear of Immortality
The Rod of Asclepius remains a symbol of health and medicine around the world to this day. Asclepius was a demi-god son of Apollo who developed such incredible powers of healing under the tuition of both his father and the centaur Chiron, that even Zeus felt threatened that he might achieve immortality for mankind. His legendary healing abilities are why the Rod of Asclepius continues to be a famous symbol associated with healthcare to this day.
dhwty - 26/03/2019 - 18:19
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Blood Stained Glass Panels At Canterbury Cathedral Saw Becket Die
... “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest?” This request, or wish, was aired because Becket has been driving ...
ashley cowie - 03/08/2021 - 01:51