Pompeii: Ancient Roman city frozen in time
In the Campania region of Italy near present-day Naples, there was once a prosperous Roman city – Pompeii. A thriving commercial center, the city’s residents […]
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Legendary Claddagh Rings: What is the true origin of these iconic Irish wedding rings?
The Claddagh ring design featuring two hands holding a heart crown is a recognizable symbol of Ireland and lasting love. It is extremely popular as […]
Iron Age murder victim discovered at Ritual Monument
Archaeologists in England have discovered evidence of a large ceremonial site and possibly brutal human sacrifice. While excavating a 4000 year old Iron Age site […]
Vasa the Swedish Warship
A Glimpse Into the Past In the heart of Stockholm, Sweden, lies a captivating testament to both naval engineering prowess and human ambition. The Vasa, […]
2,000 YEAR ENGAGEMENT RINGS (Part 2)
6th – 7th centuries This Eastern Mediterranean circular wedding ring, also early Byzantine, was auctioned by Macdougall’s Fine Art Auctioneers in 2010. This is a […]
5 Centuries Strong: The Historical Persian Vertical-Axis Windmills Defying Time
In the annals of technological history, certain inventions stand as enduring testaments to human ingenuity. Among these, the historical Persian vertical-axis windmills hold a unique […]
A man collecting trash suddenly “changed his life” thanks to digging up a 4.3kg gold nugget
A man who collected trash and turned into a gold miner suddenly changed his life when he found a 4.3kg gold nugget in Victoria, Australia. […]
Controversial Claiмs Aboυt Hoo Naledi Are Stirring Up Evolυtion Research
“Debating Homo Naledi: Controversies Surrounding Ancient Human Burials and Artifacts”Aboυt Hoмo Naledi Aboυt Hoмo Naledi . In June, researchers led by paleoanthropologist Lee Berger published […]
The secrets of KV5, the largest tomb ever found in Egypt
Although researchers had known of the site’s existence for over a century, it took a long time for them to realize what they had discovered. […]
3,800 year old treasure discovered on a deserted island in the middle of the sea
The treasure contains money and many valuable jewelry originating from the Minos civilization, the cradle of the development of the maritime industry. Archaeologist unearths […]