- August 16, 2024
3,000-Year-Old Goddess Figurine Discovered in Italian Lake, With Fingerprints of Maker
Lake Bolsena, a volcanic lake in central Italy, has yielded a 3,000-year-old clay figurine, believed to represent an ancient goddess. This figurine was discovered at
Radical Conservatives and the Federal Union
We like to think that we know what the Second World War was fought for: freedom, democracy and the defeat of Germany and the evils
Richard III and Kingly Justice for All?
When taking stock of Richard III’s short reign, one of the positive developments cited by his modern-day supporters is his extension of kingly justice to
The Medical Practices and Treatments in Ancient Civilizations
The worn-out pages of human history are replete with fascinating insights into the medical practices and treatments of ancient civilizations. From the rudimentary healing methods
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
