Archaeologists possibly discover the earliest known Greek art inside a cave
The Asphendou Cave in Crete is possibly the home to the earliest known Greek art, with the artwork itself dating back to the last Ice…
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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
The incredible 10th-century Cathedral of Ani is possibly the largest standing structure in the area, with its historical legacy harking back to the medieval Bagratid…
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…
Young teenager comes across Harald Bluetooth’s treasure and “Thor’s hammer”
An amateur archaeologist and his 13-year old student came across what has been described as a ‘significant’ treasure trove, on Rügen in the Baltic Sea,…
‘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…
Hannibal’s incredible route through the Alps: Experts delve into the astonishing ancient feat
Hannibal and his army’s crossing of the Alps in 218 BC is often viewed as a military action that is tantamount to daredevilry on a…
Take a gander at the ‘other’ magnificent mosaic of Lod in Israel
A stunning 1,700-year-old ornate mosaic, unearthed in 2015 in Israel, was revealed to the public the very next year. Discovered in the city of Lod,…
Superb animation presents an overview of the Roman Praetorian Guards
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 power…
Previously unknown geoglyphs near Nazca identified via drone-taken photographs
Back in 2015, Japanese researchers from the Yamagata University discovered 24 geoglyphs (‘earth carvings’) just a mile north of Nazca that were possibly etched almost…
