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In 1972, scuba diver Stefano Mariottini made a groundbreaking discovery along the coast of Riace, Calabria, Italy. Buried beneath the sand and sea, two extraordinary bronze statues lay dormant for over two millennia. Known today as the Riace Bronzes, these statues are hailed as masterpieces of ancient Greek art, embodying the technical prowess, artistic vision, […]

1. Origins and Foundation of the British Museum The British Museum, established in 1753, stands as one of the world’s largest and most diverse museums, with over eight million artefacts. The museum’s foundation traces back to Sir Hans Sloane, a physician and scientist with a deep fascination for understanding the natural world. Sloane’s personal collection […]

The tradition of employing scold’s bridle masks—characterized by a large nosepiece, jagged mouth, hinged neck ring, and a bell positioned atop the head—likely began in Germany between 1550 and 1800. The use of scold’s bridles, also referred to as ‘branks,’ emerged in Britain during the 1500s and later spread to Northern European nations, including Germany. […]

In 1938, an excavation at the ruins of King Sverre Sigurdsson’s castle in Sverresborg, Norway, revealed a striking archaeological find: an 800-year-old skeleton at the bottom of an ancient well. Known today as the “Well Man,” this skeleton presents an enigmatic piece of Norway’s medieval history, intertwined with a tale of siege warfare, early biological […]

The mummy of Thuya is one of ancient Egypt’s most fascinating and well-preserved artifacts. As the mother of Queen Tiye, the grandmother of Pharaoh Akhenaten, and the great-grandmother of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun, Thuya occupies a vital position in Egyptian history, tying together a lineage of legendary rulers and powerful queens. Her prominent titles and […]

Introduction The Alabaster Boat of Tutankhamun is one of the most exquisite artifacts in the treasure-filled tomb of the boy king, discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. Supported by a square, pool-shaped foundation, the purpose of this alabaster sculpture remains unclear, though it is speculated to have been a ceremonial or decorative object. The Discovery […]

A Remarkable Finding On a warm day in early May 2005, the desert sands south of Cairo buzzed with excitement as archaeologists carefully uncovered a relic that would reveal insights from Egypt’s ancient history. Close to the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, a 2,300-year-old Egyptian sarcophagus emerged from its long sleep, remarkably well-preserved. […]

Istanbul, the city that connects two continents, is a place where history and modernity blend in remarkable harmony. This image of an impressive structure in Istanbul encapsulates that enduring essence in one extraordinary shot. The building serves as a symbol of three distinct historical eras—the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, and contemporary Turkey—showcasing the city’s […]

Introduction to Agadir “Agadir” refers not only to a town on Morocco’s coast but also to a traditional fortified granary used by the Berber (Amazigh) people. These structures were vital for storing grain, oil, valuables, and important documents, while providing defense against raids. I recently visited two such granaries near Tafraoute: Itoghayn and Tasguent. The […]

Introduction The discovery of a lyre in the “Great Death-Pit” at the Royal Cemetery of Ur, in southern Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), has provided archaeologists and historians with valuable insights into the cultural and artistic sophistication of early Sumerian civilization. This extraordinary find, dating back to the Early Dynastic period (2600–2400 BCE), reveals the importance of […]