The long-lost sanctuary of Artemis finally rediscovered on the Greek island of Euboea
A Swiss archaeological has been instrumental in unraveling the century-long mystery of the Temple of Artemis on the Greek island of Euboea. While historians have…
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Researchers surprised by a rare Roman mosaic newly discovered in Britain
Previously, we have talked about quite a few fascinating mosaic discoveries in the past months, ranging from the long-lost Gallo-Roman city of Ucetia to the…
The Roman Praetorian Guard: 14 Things You Should Know
The famed Praetorian Guards (or cohortes praetoriae) constitute a unique parcel of ancient Roman military history. In many ways, alluding to the proverbial scope of ‘too much…
Take A Gander at the Mythological Family Trees of the Egyptian, Greek, and Norse Gods
One of the unifying characteristics of humanity’s history relates to the development and essence of myths and lore. Simply put, mythology (derived from the Greek…
Origins of zero traced back to the Sanskrit Bakhshali manuscript dating from 3rd century AD
The invention of zero is often attributed to the Indians. Now the question naturally arises – how can zero be invented if we know it…
Toys and intact swords among discoveries made at the ancient Roman fort of Vindolanda
Last year it was stylish shoes, a few months ago it was ink-written wooden tablets, and now in the past few weeks, Vindolanda continues to…
One of the largest Mycenaean tombs discovered in mainland Greece
A Mycenaean tomb in Boeotia, given the moniker of Prosilio tomb 2, has been heralded as one of the largest of its kind by archaeologists…
Fascinating videos present the food and meals of the ancient Romans
Pliny the Elder, the ancient Roman author, and naturalist, who also served as a naval and army commander, lived during the incredible period when the…
The skeleton of an iconic Viking warrior at Birka possibly belongs to a woman
Back in 2014, a study conducted on the analysis of mitochondrial DNA, extracted from Norse skeletons dated from the Viking Age, suggested the possibility of…
2000-year old Arch of Titus’ Menorah Panel digitally reconstructed in vibrant colors
Back in 2016, we talked about how – Classical Greece brings forth reveries of temples, sanctuaries, and sculptures in their distinctly white marble facades. This…
