Magnificent fresco depicting Narcissus found at Pompeii
After almost two millennia, the ruins of Pompeii still continue to astound us with its rich archaeological legacy. Following the incredible discoveries of last year,…
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The Story of Patent Law: 8 Key Moments in History
1) 500 B.C.E., Sybaris – One of the first known references to intellectual property (IP) protection dates back to 500 B.C.E. This initial IP protection was…
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…
Ancient fortress in Bactria uncovered by archaeologists
Bactria, encompassing parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, was counted among one of the easternmost provinces of the Achaemenid Persian Empire and the later…
Gallic amphorae found in the Mediterranean near Italy
It is not often that archaeologists come across ancient cargo possibly stolen by the Romans themselves. Well, such a rare occurrence happened in November of…
Mongols – The medieval nomads who went on to create the largest land empire
Through the objective lens of history, let us discuss the Mongols, the most powerful and organized warrior culture of the 13th century AD.
Roman tombs found near an oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt
The Dakhla Oasis (literally ‘inner oasis’) is situated by the central region of Egypt’s vast Western Desert, and as such is almost 210 miles from…
Workers find 2,000-year old mosaics in southern Turkey
Once again, Anatolia revealed its Greco-Roman legacy, this time in the form of beautiful mosaics possibly dating back to 1st century AD. The fascinating discovery…
Goths – 14 things you should know about the ancient Germanic warriors
Goths – the very name alludes to the chaotic times in continental Europe that derailed the existence of the Western Roman Empire. And while the…
Timelapse animation ‘pinpoints’ over 1000 of historical battles mentioned in the Wikipedia
The episodes of war and human conflicts are persistent when it comes to the rich tapestry of history. In essence, irrespective of warrior cultures and…
