- August 4, 2024
Classic Pot of Ancient Persian Gold Coins Unearthed in Turkey
A team of archaeologists from the University of Michigan, led by Christopher Ratté, has uncovered a significant hoard of Persian gold coins in the ancient
Ten Ways the Vikings Affected the English Language (Video)
The Vikings significantly impacted the English language through their extended presence in England. One notable contribution is the word “berserk,” derived from the Old Norse
Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Moon is Actually Aligned with the Solstice Sun
A new study reveals that the Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan, Mexico, marks the astronomical orientation axis of the ancient city. The research team,
Hidden Elements Found in Renaissance Astronomer Tycho Brahe’s Laboratory
In the Middle Ages, alchemists were notoriously secretive and didn’t share their knowledge with others. Danish Tycho Brahe was no exception. Consequently, we don’t know
Interrail: The Trans Europe Express
It’s 1972, you are in your late teens, and you see a poster at your local railway station which promises one month of unlimited train
50 Years of Cyprus Divided
Though only eight at the time, Graeme Stanford vividly recalls his experience during the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in July 1974. His father was serving
National Spirit and the 1900 Olympics
This year’s Paris Olympics are the third to be held in the city – where the decision was made in 1894 to revive this ancient
The True Story of King Arthur: Legend or Historical Reality?(Video)
King Arthur’s legend, a cornerstone of Western literature, traces its origins back approximately 1,200 years. The first recorded mention appears in the “Historia Brittonum,” a
BREAKING: Fire Engulfs Iconic Rouen Cathedral Spire in France
In the historic city of Rouen, France, a fire has engulfed the spire of the renowned Gothic cathedral, Our Lady of the Assumption. Firefighters are
The Mystery of Thomas More’s Birthplace
Walking through London’s Cheapside is a journey through history. From the Old English ceapan, meaning ‘to buy’ (and nothing to do with the Victorian associations
