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Ancient Edessa: Kizilkoyun Necropolis And The Villa Of The Amazons

The Balıklıgöl basin, located today in the centre of modern Sanliurfa in Turkiye, was once the centre of Edessa, capitol of the Kingdom of Osroene, which declared its independence in 132 BC from the Seleucid Empire, until it fell to the Roman Empire in 244 BC.

micki pistorius - 13/01/2023 - 16:39

The Golden Ratio – A Sacred Number Linking the Past to the Present

There is one thing that ancient Greeks, Renaissance artists, a 17th century astronomer and 21st century architects all have in common – they all used the Golden Mean, otherwise known as the Golden Ratio, Divine Proportion, or Golden Section.

Joanna Gillan - 24/07/2020 - 21:27

Kunulua: Homeland of the Philistine Sea Peoples Finally Found?

... of the Origins of the Philistines - Part 1 Rare bronze statue of Greek god Apollo appears in Gaza Ancient Church was ...

Alicia McDermott - 22/09/2015 - 14:58

The Black Sheep of the Empire: Actors and Actresses in Ancient Rome

The ancient Greeks loved the theater and ancient Greek actors enjoyed a position of eminence and respect. In contrast, although entertainment and drama were similarly adored in Ancient Rome, theater performers were often demeaned by the upper-class society and also perceived as morally unclean. The emperor Tiberius, who ruled Rome from 14 to 37 AD and not the most morally upstanding man himself, urged those of high society and theatrical performers to avoid interacting with one another.

MartiniF - 29/06/2018 - 19:58

Identity Crises of the Sirens: Wise Women, Murderesses or Singing Prostitutes?

... at Lepenski Vir in Serbia. The sides of the 2nd century statue of the goddess Artemis Ephesia at Caesarea in Israel ...

MartiniF - 08/10/2018 - 14:59

Archaeologists unearth fragment of ivory belonging to 40,000 year old animal figurine

Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen have found an ancient fragment of ivory belonging to a 40,000 year old animal figurine. Both pieces were found in the Vogelherd Cave in southwestern Germany, which has yielded a number of remarkable works of art dating to the Ice Age. The mammoth ivory figurine depicting a lion was discovered during excavations around eighty years ago. The new fragment makes up one side of the figurine's head, and the sculpture may be viewed at the Tübingen University Museum from 30 July.

aprilholloway - 31/07/2014 - 03:35

Anglo-Saxon Grave Found Holding Royal Treasures

Archaeologists in Britain have found the grave of an Anglo-Saxon woman. The burial contained some precious grave goods and is helping historians to better understand one of the most important centers in medieval England and also burial practices from the era.

Ed Whelan - 22/11/2019 - 22:55

Remote Israeli Cave Holds A Potted Mystery

Two ancient jars dated to over 2000-years-old are mystifying archaeologists, as they were lowered down an “almost totally inaccessible... sheer 30 meter cliff-face” and stashed inside a tiny cave in Israel, right on the border with Lebanon.

ashley cowie - 04/07/2018 - 18:55

Fortaleza Ozama, Where Columbus Was Imprisoned for Being a Tyrant

... of bullet holes left by American soldiers in 1965. A statue of Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo y Valdés , a former ...

Ed Whelan - 23/07/2019 - 02:08

The Rise of Hermanubis: The Hybrid God of Both Rome and Egypt

... religious cult was very famous and successful. Top image: Statue of Anubis at the Gregorian Egyptian Museum. Source: ...

Aleksa Vučković - 31/12/2023 - 17:00

The Chola Dynasty: Exploring the Achievements of an Indian Empire Spanning 400 Years

... rate amongst their subjects. Top Image: Detail of a bronze statue presenting Shiva as the Lord of Dance. Nataraja from ...

dhwty - 21/06/2018 - 01:56

Clay Tablet Found at Olympia May Be the Oldest Excerpt from Homer’s Odyssey

... Seven Wonders of the ancient world - the chryselephantine statue of Zeus by Pheidias. Enchanting Women of the Odyssey: ...

Alicia McDermott - 10/07/2018 - 22:53

The Truth About Father Crespi and His Missing Artifacts Finally Revealed

... clear that Crespi won the hearts of the people – today a statue of him helping a young child remains in the square in ...

Joanna Gillan - 09/03/2016 - 14:51

Solid Muldoon: Petrified Prehistoric Man was an Elaborate and Daring Hoax

... scientists as well, who believed that it was an ancient statue. Nevertheless, there were some sceptics from the start ...

dhwty - 23/04/2019 - 14:02

Edinburgh Castle, Proud Custodian of Significant Scottish History

Scotland is famous for, amongst other things, tartan, the breathtaking highlands, its national animal, the unicorn, and of course the beautiful landmarks. Perhaps the best known of the ancient sites is Edinburgh Castle. This historic bastion located in the Scottish capital has played a crucial part in the history of the nation and has been the home to prominent figures.

Ed Whelan - 03/04/2020 - 02:01

Histories of the Sassanian Kings Rivalry with the Romans Are Set in Stone at the Taq-e Bostan Monument

... bundle of twigs used for religious rituals. The Colossal Statue of Shapur, Powerful King of the Sassanian Empire What ...

dhwty - 14/11/2017 - 13:58

Ancient Chinese Burial Customs Exposed at Cliff of Tombs

In China, archaeologists have found thousands of burials on a cliff. The burial ground was in use for over 2000 years. Many important historical artifacts have been uncovered in the tombs. These graves could allow experts to trace the evolution of Chinese burial customs and indeed offer priceless insights into the culture’s religious beliefs over many centuries.

Ed Whelan - 15/05/2020 - 23:00