15 things you should know about the Ottoman Janissaries
The controversial rise, the enviable peak, and finally the ignominious fall – this, in a nutshell, defines the historical spectrum of the elite Janissaries. However,…
A Hitherto Unrecorded Late Roman Settlement Found At A Prehistoric Archaeological Site In Elkab, Egypt
Workers In Rome Uncover Perfectly Intact Tomb Of The Athlete Dating Back To 4th Century BC
Builders accidentally discover 2,000-year-old burial cave in Tiberias, Israel
Rare Chinese Vase, Forgotten For Decades In A Shoebox, Fetches $19 Million At Paris Auction
Imperial Roman residence discovered near the Milvian Bridge on the banks of Tiber
The mystery of the ancient head: 3,000-year-old sculpture of unidentified biblical king found in Israel
Sarcophagus containing two bejeweled skeletons found in the ancient Roman City of Viminacium
Analysis reveals the giant finger of Emperor Constantine’s statue, previously thought to be a toe
Culture
30 ancient Roman Latin phrases and sayings you should know
Previously, we had covered the 25 Incredible Ancient Roman Quotes, though translated in their English forms. This time around, we decided to include the original…
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Peruvian researchers have possibly traced the origins of the Inca
Fascinating animation presents the rulers of Europe every year since 400 BC
20 major ancient Greek gods and goddesses you should know about
New Research Corroborates 2000 Year Old Wheat Farming Advice Of Ancient Romans
10 interesting historical origins of country names you should know about
‘Edgy’ Prosthetics: Medieval Warrior Possibly Replaced His Amputated Hand With A Knife
The oldest known recipe for a toothpaste possibly comes from ancient Egypt
Military
Animation presents the tactics of the ancient Macedonian army of Alexander the Great
While popular history tends to bring forth the notion of Alexander the Great as a military genius (and rightly so), his generalship was not only…
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Time-lapse animation presents the evolution of the ancient Roman infantry over a period of 1,500-years
Duels and revolvers: 4 of the most fascinating guns from history
10 facts you should know about ancient Carthage and the incredible Carthaginian army
Superb animation presents an overview of the Roman Praetorian Guards
Time-lapse illustrations present the 800-years evolution of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) soldier
Interesting animation presents the historical guide to the momentous Battle of Hastings
15 fascinating things you should know about the Polish Winged Hussars
Archaeology
Workers In Rome Uncover Perfectly Intact Tomb Of The Athlete Dating Back To 4th Century BC
While municipality contractors at Tiberias – an Israeli city on the western shore of the Sea of Galilee – recently unearthed a 2,000-year-old burial cave,…
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Builders accidentally discover 2,000-year-old burial cave in Tiberias, Israel
Imperial Roman residence discovered near the Milvian Bridge on the banks of Tiber
Sarcophagus containing two bejeweled skeletons found in the ancient Roman City of Viminacium
Researchers identify Italy’s earliest known evidence of olive oil
A plethora of fascinating frescoes discovered at Pompeii
Archaeologists have possibly located an ancient Greco-Roman bath in Egypt
Archaeologists discover the first known ancient Corinthian helmet north of Black Sea
Architecture
Detailed animations reconstruct the design and evolution of the Karnak Temple Complex
Boasting a ‘perpetual’ construction process that spanned over two millennia (circa 21st century BC to 1st century AD), the ancient Karnak temple perimeter, mainly dedicated…
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Drone video captures the glory of Mycenae, the enigmatic stronghold of the Bronze Age ‘Greeks’
The mighty medieval Cathedral of Ani to be restored
Animated GIFs realistically reconstruct 7 ancient monuments
Take a gander at the ‘other’ magnificent mosaic of Lod in Israel
1800-year old palatial Roman villa complex found in Amyntaio, Greece
The walls of the ‘impregnable’ ancient city of Termessos are being restored
