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Linguists Finally Unravelling the Mysteries Trapped Within Mayan Hieroglyphs
For hundreds of years, linguists have been trying to decode the ancient hieroglyphic script of the Mayans, left behind on monument carvings, painted pottery, and drawn in handmade bark-paper books.
aprilholloway - 11/06/2013 - 12:55
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The Polovtsian Statues of the Eurasian Steppes
... in the 4 th millennium B.C., and can be found across Russia, Ukraine (specifically in the eastern region), ...
dhwty - 27/07/2014 - 00:47
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Unraveling the Mystery of the Headless Vikings of Dorset
In June 2009, archaeologists made a shocking discovery in the seaside town of Weymouth in Dorset, England. While excavating in preparation for the anticipated Weymouth Relief Road, archaeologists discovered a mass grave within a disused Roman quarry containing the remains of 54 dismembered skeletons which have come to be known as the headless Viking’s of Dorset. Within the shallow grave, they also discovered 51 skulls left together in a pile left to one side of the pit.
mrreese - 06/02/2024 - 14:15
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Archaeologist to delve into Viking presence in Spain
... Mediterranean and Black Sea and up into Eastern Europe and Russia. Unusually, the Vikings’ presence in one particular ...
Mark Miller - 24/12/2014 - 01:19
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2,000-Year-Old Dog Burials in Siberia Reveal Relationship Between Ancient People and Their Pets
... a place at the Ust-Polui archaeological site in Salekhard, Russia. Robert Losey, an archaeologist at the University of ...
Natalia Klimczak - 19/07/2016 - 14:52
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The Meiji Shrine: An Oasis of Zen in the Center of Bustling Tokyo
... of the country and its defeat in both China and Russia . After the Emperor’s death in 1912, the Japanese ...
Ed Whelan - 07/12/2019 - 01:58
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Elongated Skulls Found in Completely New Region of Peru
... have been uncovered in Australia, the Middle East, Europe, Russia, and the Americas from ancient times, as well as ...
Gary Manners - 26/08/2020 - 23:01
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Ancient Greek Science and Technology – From Antikythera to Pharos
The Antikythera computer was the culmination of advanced mathematics, astronomy, metallurgy and engineering. It incorporated the philosophy and science of Aristotle, the gears of Ktesibios, the mathematics and mechanics of Archimedes, and the astronomical ideas of Hipparchos. The Antikythera computer and the infrastructure of technology that made it possible were the products of the golden age of ancient Greek science and technology in the Alexandrian Era, which came about between the late 4th century BC to the 2nd century AD.
Evaggelos G. Vallianatos - 11/11/2021 - 17:57
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Hidden Romanian Treasures– A Cursed History
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Why Would Medieval Siberian Nomads Ritually Sacrifice Their Seriously Ill Companions?
... in a crouched position.' Mystery mummies uncovered in Russia have connections to Persia Are You My Mummy? DNA Tests ...
ancient-origins - 24/02/2017 - 13:56
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Samarkand: An Ancient Link Between East and West
... Goddaughter Snow Maiden: Magical Characters of Winter from Russia The Snow Maiden of Slavic Folklore: Magical Characters of Winter from Russia Ulugh Beg Madrasah ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) Many scholars ...
dhwty - 15/02/2016 - 14:53
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Ancient Expressions: The World’s Oldest Works of Prehistoric Art
... and Russia, nowhere have so many prehistoric artists’ easels ...
ashley cowie - 09/11/2018 - 16:34
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Unique Viking Shipyard Found Showing A “Maritime Cultural Landscape”
... All You Need to Know New Study Finds Roots of Modern Russia in its Viking Style Past This is an especially ...
Sahir - 16/06/2022 - 18:48
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The Story of World History
History books often consist of boring facts and stories that can bore even the most enthusiastic reader. Not with this book; discover the history of the world anew and get a basic understanding of the times and developments of historical periods.
From the beginning of civilization and Alexander the Great to the First World War, each section takes you on an adventure through time to discover the most important moments in history and how they shaped civilization today.
ancient-origins - 24/02/2018 - 03:12
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The Goryeo Dynasty: Buddhist Unifier of the Korean Peninsula
... China, and the southern part of Primorsky Krai, Russia. Incidentally, it is from Goryeo that the English name ...
dhwty - 17/04/2021 - 22:54
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The Most Decadent Banquets in History (Video)
Indulging in extravagant feasts throughout history, these banquets were grand spectacles of excess and luxury.
Robbie Mitchell - 14/01/2024 - 19:55
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Record UK Drought Exposes Ancient Sunken Village and Bridge
It’s almost out of a fairy tale, with the added caveat of having the dirty underbelly of global warming revealed yet again! A Yorkshire sunken village with Viking origins has re-emerged after water levels of the reservoir it was under sank alarmingly low after the most recent heatwave in the UK.
The sunken village of Baitings has been underwater since the 1950s when the reservoir was built. And that was the last time one could still cross the original Ripponden Old Bridge.
Sahir - 14/08/2022 - 18:59
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Ludwig II of Bavaria: Suicide or Murder? How Did the Swan King Meet His End?
Ludwig II of Bavaria was the favorite cousin of the famous Empress Elizabeth ''Sisi'', the wife of Emperor Franz Joseph II. His name became immortal due to the impressive castles he built during his short lifetime. He was a visionary, an artist, and a man whose secrets brought his death.
Natalia Klimczak - 06/09/2016 - 14:50
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World’s Oldest Funerary Fish Hooks Indicate Women Fished in Ancient Indonesia
Fishing was an important part of life, and apparently death as well, in the Pleistocene on Indonesia's Alor Island, northwest of East Timor. The collection of fish hooks placed alongside the remains of a woman who lived there about 12,000 years ago are the oldest known fish hooks to be found as part of funerary goods in the world. They also show there were some similarities – and some argue connections - between people living in the oceanic region at that time.
Alicia McDermott - 13/12/2017 - 13:56
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The Armenian Alphabet, A Vision From God
... Armenian. The former was known also as ‘Armenian of Russia’, and is based on the dialects of Yerevan and ...
dhwty - 22/04/2020 - 18:55