10 interesting historical origins of country names you should know about
Why is France called France? Or for that matter, is Chile named ‘oddly’ just because it is shaped like a chili? Well, we will try our…
The mighty medieval Cathedral of Ani to be restored
Animated GIFs realistically reconstruct 7 ancient monuments
Young teenager comes across Harald Bluetooth’s treasure and “Thor’s hammer”
‘Edgy’ Prosthetics: Medieval Warrior Possibly Replaced His Amputated Hand With A Knife
Hannibal’s incredible route through the Alps: Experts delve into the astonishing ancient feat
Take a gander at the ‘other’ magnificent mosaic of Lod in Israel
Superb animation presents an overview of the Roman Praetorian Guards
Previously unknown geoglyphs near Nazca identified via drone-taken photographs
Culture
‘Edgy’ Prosthetics: Medieval Warrior Possibly Replaced His Amputated Hand With A Knife
Scissorhands? Well, as it turns out, archaeologists are baffled by the atypical remains of a presumed early medieval warrior found in the Longobard necropolis of…
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The oldest known recipe for a toothpaste possibly comes from ancient Egypt
The ‘big noses’ of Neanderthals possibly allowed for twice the breathing air intake of humans
9 of the oldest food recipes from history still in use today
10 mythical dragon entities from different cultures you should know about
15 major Roman gods and goddesses you should know about
New study says neanderthals practiced effective healthcare based on compassion
Neanderthals possibly survived ‘paleo diets’ comprising 80-percent red meat and 20-percent plant-based food
Military
Time-lapse illustrations present the 800-years evolution of the Byzantine (Eastern Roman) soldier
The Byzantine Empire was the continuation (and even represented endurance) of the Roman legacy, so much so that most of its citizens called their realm…
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Interesting animation presents the historical guide to the momentous Battle of Hastings
15 fascinating things you should know about the Polish Winged Hussars
10 things you should know about the early medieval (Eastern Roman) Byzantine army
10 things you should know about the ancient Macedonian army of Alexander the Great
8 Of The Biggest Guns Of Destruction Used During The Second World War
12 incredible things you should know about the Aztec warrior
10 things you should know about the medieval English knights
Archaeology
Archaeologists come across 2,200-year old liquor inside a bronze kettle
Last year, we had talked about the world’s oldest known unopened bottle of wine, with the ‘vintage’ object estimated to be around 1,700-years old. Well,…
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Earliest known built-chamber type of Mycenaean tomb found in Thessaly
Remnants of a 2,500-year old ancient Greek port found in Naples, Italy
Utility workers in the Netherlands come across a 500-year old pot of gold and silver
A storm in Cádiz fortuitously reveals an ancient Roman aqueduct
Rome metro works reveal the presence of an ancient Roman centurion’s domus
Metro excavation works in Thessaloniki reveal an Aphrodite statue and mosaics
2nd century AD Roman temple unearthed at Aswan, Egypt
Architecture
Animated GIFs realistically reconstruct 7 ancient monuments
Previously, we have talked about the reconstruction of major ancient cities and magnificent structures from antiquity. Well, this time around, we have come across animated…
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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
Animation presents the 3D reconstruction of the House of Julius Polybius in Pompeii
The ancient theater at Perga to undergo complete restoration
Philip II’s massive palace at Aigai to be opened for the public in May
