Researchers hypothesize that hair was dyed for the first time as a part of funeral rituals
The island of Menorca (derived from Latin Insula Minor or ‘smaller island’), one of the Balearic Islands, boasts its fair share of ancient historical legacy,…
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15 major Roman gods and goddesses you should know about
Like many contemporary cultures, the ancient Romans tended to view their mythological tradition as being borne by history rather than legends, with the central themes…
Remnants of a 2,500-year old ancient Greek port found in Naples, Italy
From the historical perspective, the regions around Naples (the present-day capital of Campania, southern Italy) were probably inhabited since the Neolithic times. And while the…
Utility workers in the Netherlands come across a 500-year old pot of gold and silver
Romanticism and legends take a back seat, with Dutch construction workers finding their pot of gold at the end of a drain pipe. This fascinating…
New study says neanderthals practiced effective healthcare based on compassion
Yesterday, we talked about how Neanderthals possibly survived on paleo diet comprising up to 80-percent red meat and around 20-percent plant-based items. Well, as it…
Neanderthals possibly survived ‘paleo diets’ comprising 80-percent red meat and 20-percent plant-based food
According to two studies conducted in 2016, Neanderthals survived on a diet comprising up to 80-percent red meat and around 20-percent plant-based items, including fruits,…
A storm in Cádiz fortuitously reveals an ancient Roman aqueduct
When local residents emerged from their homes after a storm at the Cortadura beach, they were surprised to find not one but two remnants that…
The walls of the ‘impregnable’ ancient city of Termessos are being restored
The ancient city of Termessos (in the modern-day Antalya province, southwest Turkey) was likened to an eagle’s nest by Alexander the Great by virtue of its…
8 Inventive Designs Of Leonardo Da Vinci That Have Modern-Day Counterparts
The painter of Mona Lisa was not only a genius with pure artistic sensibilities but also a man with his flurry of ‘hip’ designs that…
Animation presents the 3D reconstruction of the House of Julius Polybius in Pompeii
Previously, we have talked at length about the glorious reconstruction of Pompeii itself and the events that unfolded during the catastrophic eruption of Vesuvius. But…
