Golden House of Rome: The Outstanding Palace of Nero
Introduction Beyond the scope of military triumphs, the Romans were known for both their architectural and engineering prowess. And sometimes such scopes of expertise even…
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Silbury Hill: The Magnificent Architectural Triumph of Bronze Age Europe
Introduction When it comes to popular media and even consciousness, the Silbury Hill has unfortunately not made so much of a mark as its more…
Hypatia: The Great Philosopher Who Was Also A Mathematician Extraordinaire
Was not Hypatia the greatest philosopher of Alexandria, and a true martyr to the old values of learning? She was torn to pieces by a…
Incredible VR animation gives you a nifty 3D tour inside the Roman Colosseum
Blood, dust, sands and glory – these are the words that come to mind when traversing the pop cultural landscape of the Colosseum. However from…
Ancient Romans and Medieval Church: The usual suspects in the origins of April Fools’ Day
Yes, it is that time of the year when tedious jokes (and some occasionally good pranks) make their way into our lives. But all of…
Short animation demonstrates the superb organization of the ancient Roman Army
The ancient Roman army was known for its sheer discipline and incredible organizational depth. Pertaining to the latter ‘quality’, an animated short video by Blair…
Insightful animated short film presents the daily life of a Roman teenager in 73 AD
Last month we came across this brilliant animation of Rome – the eternal city in its architectural peak in 320 AD. But this time around…
Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni: The Astonishing Underground Temple Built 5000-Years Ago
Introduction Often claimed as being the world’s only known prehistoric underground temple, the branching subterranean complex of Hypogeum of Hal Saflieni in Paola, Malta, is…
