Ramesses II: History and Reconstruction of the Warrior Pharaoh Who Lived Till 90
Ramesses II (also called Ramses, Ancient Egyptian: rꜥ-ms-sw or riʕmīsisu, meaning ‘Ra is the one who bore him’) is considered as one of the most…
Culture
Minotaur: History and Mythology of the Ancient Greek Bull-Headed Monster
Etymology and Names – Artwork depicting Minotaur being slain by Theseus inside the Labyrinth. As succinctly described by the Roman poet Ovid, Minotaur (Ancient Greek:…
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Earliest Known Christian Anglo-Saxon Burial in England Reveals its Treasures
Moors: The History Of The Muslim Rulers Of Al-Andalus And Their Military
Reconstruction Of A Dog From Scotland Dated From Circa 2500 BC
8 Of The Oldest Known Songs, You Should Listen To
Quetzalcoatl: History and Mythology of the Aztec ‘Feathered Serpent’ God
Nefertiti: 8 Things You Should Know About the Ancient Egyptian Queen
Aristotle: 10 Things You Should Know About the Ancient Greek Philosopher
Military
Galleon: 10 Things You Should Know About the Most Famous of All Spanish Warships
Harking back to our romanticized notions of the veritable Spanish Armada and the early transatlantic trade routes of the 16th century, the Galleon serves as…
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Video Presents 100 Most Successful Generals in History Based on Victories
History of Samurai – 15 things you should know about the Japanese warrior class
Mongols – The medieval nomads who went on to create the largest land empire
Crusades – 15 Things You Should Know About The Medieval Conflicts
10 things you should know about the History of Pirates
Animation presents a day in the life of a Roman soldier in circa 1st century AD
Eurasian Yamna invasion possibly ‘wiped out’ the local men of the Iberian peninsula 4,500-years ago
Archaeology
Archaeologists Excavate A Four-Towered Egyptian Fortress Dating From 6th Century BC
The power of the last dynasty of the native Egyptians (26th Dynasty) was snuffed out by the invading Persians – a political outcome often epitomized…
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The Magnificent Sphinx Room Inside Nero’s Golden House Revealed After 2,000 Years
1200-Year Old Tibetan Chessboard Found Engraved On Rock
Vibrant 4,400-Year Old Fifth Dynasty Tomb Discovered in Egypt
2,300-year old Greek necropolis found in Bari, southern Italy
Long-lost Monastery of Anglo-Saxon Princess Possibly Found by Archaeologists
Catacombs of Kom El-Shuqafa in Alexandria restored by a $5.7 million project
Large ram-headed sphinx sculpture found in Egypt
Architecture
Karnak Temple: History and Reconstruction of the Ancient Egyptian Complex
Introduction – Credit: Jean-Claude Glovin Boasting a ‘perpetual’ construction process that spanned over two millennia (circa 21st century BC to 1st century AD), the ancient…
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Finlaggan, The Stronghold Of The Lords of Isles, Has Been Digitally Reconstructed
Romans Used Molten Iron For Repairing Streets In Ancient Pompeii
The Cella Of Parthenon To Be Restored To Its Former Glory
Herod’s Temple: History and Reconstruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem
Babylon: History and Reconstruction of the Ancient Mesopotamian City
Largo di Torre Argentina in Rome to be made accessible to public
