Restoration complete for the magnificent Etruscan ‘Tomb of the Shields’
The Etruscan Necropolis of Monterozzi in Tarquinia stands testament to the artistic achievements and capabilities of the ancient Italic people. Within this perimeter, the Tomb…
Articles by Dattatreya Mandal
15 major ancient Hindu gods and goddesses you should know about
While considered as one of the ancient mythologies in the world, Hindu mythology is distinct from its other historical counterparts – since the extensive scope,…
Researchers may have come across the world’s earliest known abstract drawing
The use of symbols via engravings has a long history that possibly goes beyond half a million years, as suggested by shell found in Java,…
2500-year old Achaemenid Persian palace possibly found in Turkey
In one of our articles about the Achaemenid Persians, we talked about how their ancient empire (circa 6th century BC) stretched from Anatolia and Egypt…
700-year old Venetian gold coin found in the Swedish ‘lost city’ of Elleholm
The Republic of Venice (also known the the Venetian Empire) rose from its humble beginnings in the late 7th century AD – initially founded by…
10 incredible things you should know about the Sistine Chapel
The Sistine Chapel, in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope, is one of Rome’s most popular and prized historic sites. Set within…
Researchers aim to resurrect the 5,000-year old board game – Royal Game of Ur
Alluding to the ‘fun’ side of history, researchers at the University of Raparin, based in Ranya, Kurdistan, are looking forth to bring a mysterious 5,000-year…
Archaeologists have possibly come across the death mask of Pakal in Palenque
Back in 2016, the renowned Mayan complex of Palenque (located in modern-day Chiapas, Mexico) revealed its network of underground channels ‘hidden’ beneath the Temple of…
12 incredible things you should know about the Cossacks
Our popular notions about the Cossacks tended to portray them as the energetic and rambunctious horsemen of the lower steppe from Russia and Ukraine. And…
Researchers reconstruct ‘Eve of Naharon’, the oldest known skeleton found in the Americas
The inconspicuous Naharon section of the underwater cave Sistema Naranjal in Tulum, Mexico yielded a skeleton of a 20-25-year-old female, originally found by underwater researcher…
