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Megalithic Temples of Malta still the oldest ones in the World

Everyone knows about the magnificent temples of ancient Egypt and ancient Greece, but one country containing some of the oldest and best-preserved temples in the world gets comparatively little attention - Malta.

johnblack - 23/04/2013 - 08:51

Artifact Packed 3,000-Year-Old Canaanite Temple Unearthed In Israel

A rare 3,000-year-old Canaanite temple full of ancient religious artifacts has been unearthed in southern Israel.

ashley cowie - 26/02/2020 - 18:49

Kublai Khan: Mongol Warrior, Horseman, Hunter and Powerful Emperor

... than a century after Kublai Khan’s death. Top image: Statue of Kublai Khan. Source: ( CC BY 2.0 ) By Wu Mingren ...

dhwty - 25/10/2018 - 21:11

The Royal Burials of 65 Celtic Kings Identified in England and Wales

... period of British history .” Top image: King Arthur statue at Tintagel Castle, one of the mysterious Celtic Kings ...

ashley cowie - 18/03/2022 - 13:35

Researchers claim that key to Ancient Egyptian architectural brilliance is in wet sand

... appears to depict a scene of slaves hauling a colossal statue of the Middle Kingdom ruler and in it, the scientists ...

aprilholloway - 01/05/2014 - 23:49

Jim Willis

After graduating from the Eastman School of Music, Jim Willis became a high school band and orchestra teacher during the week, a symphony trombonist on the weekends, a jazz musician at night and a choral conductor on Sunday mornings. The author of nine books on religion and spirituality, he has been an ordained minister for over forty years while working part-time as a carpenter, the host of his own drive-time radio show, an arts council director and adjunct college professor in the fields of World Religions and In

ancient-origins - 02/01/2013 - 08:03

Blaze Devastates 500-Year-Old Shuri Castle Site in Japan

A fire has engulfed an historic castle in Japan. The blaze badly damaged Shuri Castle on the southern island of Okinawa and destroyed much of the complex. This fortress is a UNESCO world heritage site and it has immense cultural and historic importance for the people of Okinawa.

Ed Whelan - 31/10/2019 - 12:58

Lost History of a Mad Man? Revealing the Surprisingly Compassionate Side of Nero, One of the “Worst” Ancient Roman Emperors

... a Smear Campaign? The Year of the Four Emperors Top Image: Statue of The Roman Emperor Nero by Claudio Valenti, Anzio ...

MartiniF - 27/03/2017 - 15:31

Honduras to Begin Investigations of Ancient Jungle Ruins Believed to be the Legendary White City

... it. According to Morde, the indigenous people said a giant statue of a monkey god was buried there. He never revealed ...

ancient-origins - 09/01/2016 - 03:50

Timurid Empire’s Arts and Culture Influenced Much of the Known World

... , an astronomer and khan, seen here with scholars in this statue. Source: Soham Banerjee CC BY ...

Mark Miller - 27/10/2018 - 15:34

Kahin Tepe Excavation Uncovers Neolithic Temple in Turkey

Archaeologists at the Kahin Tepe site in Turkey have discovered an ancient temple dating back to the Stone Age, between 7,000 and 12,000 years ago. This could have especially important implications for understanding the prehistory of Anatolia.

Ed Whelan - 02/10/2020 - 13:54

An Empty Tomb and a Site Full of Faith: Where Was the Virgin Mary Buried?

... and burial with the city of Ephesus.” Japanese Wooden Statue Weeps, Sheds Blood, and Performs Miracles Vestal ...

Natalia Klimczak - 02/08/2016 - 14:47

Exo-Geologist Reveals Neolithic Petroglyphs In “Alien Mountain” Caves

... Buddha,” who is featured in a brick and stucco cave statue measuring around 12 meters (40 ft) in length. From ...

ashley cowie - 11/09/2020 - 17:14

Archaeologists Salvage Inscribed Palace Door Threshold at City of Nimrud

A 6.5-foot (2 meters)-high threshold stone from the 9th and 8th century BC has been unearthed by archaeologists at the ancient Iraqi city of Nimrud. This is the first major excavation at the site after it was destroyed by the Islamic State (ISIS) in 2016.

Sahir - 10/12/2022 - 13:55

Haunting Tales: Exploring 4 of the Most Famous Ancient Ghost Stories

Ghosts have been a part of human folklore and legends for centuries, captivating our imaginations and sending shivers down our spines. From ancient Rome to modern-day Japan, some of the most famous ghost stories are those that have been passed down from generation to generation. The fascinating origins of some of the most popular ghost tales in history have only added to their enduring appeal.

Lex Leigh - 04/06/2023 - 18:52