2,800-year old Aramaic incantation mentions fire-producing ‘devourer’
Circa 9th century BC, an ancient incantation described the capture of the ‘devourer’ that could seemingly produce ‘fire’. The discovery of the text, made in…
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Archaeologists have possibly come across a pre-Roman Samnite theater in Pompeii
It should be noted that while we tend to view Pompeii as an epitome of an idyllic provincial Roman resort-city, the settlement in itself passed…
Sumerians – 12 things you should know about the ‘first’ of the civilized Mesopotamians
When we talk about the Sumerians, our popular notions mostly pertain to an advanced civilization of Mesopotamia. However, we should also understand that from the…
Cernunnos figurine possibly found in Cambridgeshire, England
The National Trust’s Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire, which now comprises a working farm and a Georgian mansion house, also boasts its fair share of late…
‘Dynamic’ Iron Age horse chariot burial found in Yorkshire
A ‘dynamic’ mode of chariot burial – this, in a nutshell, defines the astounding discovery made in East Yorkshire. Archaeologists from MAP Archaeological Practice, carrying…
Genghis Khan – 12 things you should know about the first Great Khan
Often counted as the first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire (which went on to become the largest contiguous empire in history after his death),…
1,700-year old ancient Roman tomb discovered in Tarhuna city, Libya
Last year, archaeologists were witness to the magnificence of ancient Roman legacy on Libyan soil with the discovery of an impressive villa at Ptolemais, which…
Crusades – 15 Things You Should Know About The Medieval Conflicts
The Crusades of the medieval times have rather proved to be a contentious subject matter, especially given its association to religious fanaticism. But beneath this…
Yet another ancient Greek city found, this time on the Turkish coast
Last week, we talked about the discoveries of two Greek settlements, one in Crimea and the other pertaining to the lost city of Tenea. This…
The chronological History of Beer – 10 things you should know
According to 2017 statistical figures, the worldwide production of beer equaled to a whopping 190 billion liters (190 million kiloliters) or 50 billion gallons. The…
