“Witch treasure” is full of dolls and skulls in the petrified city
A mysterious tree trunk full of treasure, possibly related to ancient witchcraft rituals, was found in Pompeii – a city “petrified” by a volcano 2,000 […]
ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORLD
The Caryatids of the Erechtheion: Timeless Sentinels of the Acropolis
Standing gracefully against the backdrop of modern Athens, the Caryatids—statuesque maidens of stone—support the southern porch of the Erechtheion on the Acropolis of Athens. These […]
Mermaid Mummy Origin Revealed After Almost 200 Years
In the realm of the supernatural and the peculiar, one cannot overlook the famed Fiji mermaid, famously exhibited by showman P.T. Barnum. This disturbing fossilized […]
Diпosaυr Discovery: Fossil Hυпters Fiпd ‘Rosetta Stoпe’ Skeletoп from Aυstralia’s Aпcieпt Iпlaпd Sea
A remarkable fiпd has beeп made by three amateυr paleoпtologists at a remote statioп iп oυtback Qυeeпslaпd. The remaiпs of a 100-millioп-year-old loпg-пecked mariпe reptile, […]
The Seven Hills of Rome: Center Stage in Rome’s Eventful History
The Seven Hills of Rome are a group of hills to the east of the Tiber River, the main river within the city. These hills […]
Beholding the Timeless Splendor of the Acropolis of Athens
Perched atop a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, the Acropolis stands as a monument to the ingenuity and spirit of ancient Greek civilization. […]
Bust Found in Czech Republic Reflects Irish Druidic Customs
The word ‘Celt’ refers to the people who spoke Celtic languages across Western and Central Europe between 1,200 BC and the 3rd century, and every […]
Antikythera Shipwreck – The Titanic of the ancient world and its sunken historical treasure
Some of the world’s greatest archaeological discoveries have been discovered by accident. For example, the terracotta warriors were first discovered in 1974 by Chinese farmers […]
I probably already posted this 9 ft-tall statue of the Kópakonan (Seal Woman) on Kalsoy
Nestled within the ethereal landscapes of the Faroe Islands, where the untamed beauty of nature dances with centuries-old folklore, stands a sentinel of enchantment: the […]
Murud-Janjira: The Unconquered Fortress of the Siddi
A Legacy Cast in Stone Nestled on the rugged coast of Maharashtra, India, the formidable fort of Murud-Janjira stands as a monumental testament to the […]