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:…
Culture
Earliest Known Christian Anglo-Saxon Burial in England Reveals its Treasures
The earliest known Christian burial of an Anglo-Saxon in England pertains to the tomb of a nobleman who lived during circa 6th-7th century AD. Archaeologists…
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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
Heimdall: History and Mythology of the Norse Guardian God
Military
History of Samurai – 15 things you should know about the Japanese warrior class
There is a certain sense of almost fantastical fascination when it comes to the popular scope of Samurai warriors. But if we dissociate popular culture…
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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
12 incredible things you should know about the Cossacks
14 things you should know about the Carolingian Franks and their armies
Archaeology
1200-Year Old Tibetan Chessboard Found Engraved On Rock
The Tubo Kingdom of Tibet flourished from circa 7th – 9th centuries. Interestingly enough, the ancient land-locked realm was influenced by both contemporary Chinese and…
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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
Magnificent fresco depicting Narcissus found at Pompeii
Gallic amphorae found in the Mediterranean near Italy
Architecture
The Cella Of Parthenon To Be Restored To Its Former Glory
Historically, the construction of Parthenon, in circa 438 BC, in many ways reflected the upbeat mood of the Athenians in the late 5th century BC….
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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
Ancient fortress in Bactria uncovered by archaeologists
Reconstructions of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
6 interesting things you should know about the Taj Mahal
