Oldest known inscription bearing the name ‘Jerusalem’ found on a Roman column
According to the Israel Antiquities Authority, a 2,100-year old inscription probably contains the earliest known mention of Jerusalem in its full name (as it is spelled…
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8-year-old girl finds a 1,500-year-old sword in a Swedish lake
A 1,500-year old sword in a lake found by an eight-year-old girl – no, this is not an excerpt from a fantasy novel. This time…
Archaeologists come across an ‘unplundered’ Mycenaean tomb in Nemea
The Mycenaean cemetery at Aidonia in Nemea, while being discovered in the late 70s, was unfortunately found its looted state. The site once again came…
10 things you should know about the Renaissance
Renaissance or Rinascimento (meaning ‘rebirth’ in French) is conventionally regarded as the era in Europe following the Middle Ages that was characterized by the renewed interest…
Augustus Caesar -10 things you should know about Rome’s first emperor
The first and one of the greatest Roman emperors, Augustus Caesar (and his reign of 40 years) embodied the transition of the ancient Roman state…
The Future Lies in The Past: Evolution of Robots
When many Americans think of the word “robot,” years of science fiction portrayals and action movies immediately come to mind. And while science fiction often…
Restoration complete for the magnificent Etruscan ‘Tomb of the Shields’
The Etruscan Necropolis of Monterozzi in Tarquinia stands testament to the artistic achievements and capabilities of the ancient Italic people. Within this perimeter, the Tomb…
15 major ancient Hindu gods and goddesses you should know about
While considered as one of the ancient mythologies in the world, Hindu mythology is distinct from its other historical counterparts – since the extensive scope,…
Researchers may have come across the world’s earliest known abstract drawing
The use of symbols via engravings has a long history that possibly goes beyond half a million years, as suggested by shell found in Java,…
2500-year old Achaemenid Persian palace possibly found in Turkey
In one of our articles about the Achaemenid Persians, we talked about how their ancient empire (circa 6th century BC) stretched from Anatolia and Egypt…
