Category Archives: HISTORY MAGAZINE

Unearthing Gotland’s Mythical Past Welcome to the picturesque Swedish island of Gotland, where a remarkable artifact has captured the attention of historians and mythology enthusiasts alike. This intricately carved picture stone, dating back to 400-600 AD, tells the compelling story of Vitastjärna, the White-star goddess, and her mystical connection to snakes. The Gutasaga: Gotland’s Creation […]

A Macabre Marvel Beneath the Streets: The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo In the sun-soaked city of Palermo, Sicily, a hidden world awaits that challenges our understanding of life and death. The Capuchin Catacombs, a 16th-century underground necropolis, hold an astonishing collection of 8,000 corpses and 1,252 mummified remains. This eerie subterranean city provides visitors with […]

A Look into 4th Century BC Thracian Culture In the charming village of Rogozen, located in northwest Bulgaria, an exceptional archaeological find has illuminated the mysterious realm of ancient Thrace. Among the artifacts discovered was a silver jug, dating from 400-300 BC, embellished with intricate designs that have intrigued historians and art lovers alike. The […]

The Revelation of a Heartbreaking Fate In the ancient Roman city of Herculaneum, a poignant find occurred in 1982 – the skeletal remains of a woman, eternally encased in volcanic ash that claimed her life during the devastating eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. This woman, referred to as the “Ring Lady,” has come […]

Introduction The ancient world has long captivated our imaginations, offering glimpses into the lives and customs of civilizations that have left an indelible mark on human history. One such fascinating artifact that sheds light on the intersection of Egyptian and Roman cultures is the young woman’s sarcophagus with her portrait, housed in the esteemed Egyptian […]

A Gruesome Wonder Beneath the Streets Beneath the sun-drenched city of Palermo, Sicily, exists a concealed realm that questions our understanding of life and death. The Capuchin Catacombs, an underground necropolis established in the 16th century, are home to an astonishing 8,000 corpses and 1,252 mummified remains. This haunting subterranean landscape provides visitors with a […]

A Glimpse into Roman-Era Britain An Extraordinary Find In an astonishing archaeological discovery, experts have uncovered a remarkably preserved lead coffin from the Roman period in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This unusual find grants us an exceptional insight into the lives and deaths of individuals who lived in the area more than 1,600 years ago. The […]

The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the oldest and largest Bronze Age civilizations in the world, has long captivated the imagination of historians, archaeologists, and art enthusiasts alike. Amidst the wealth of artifacts and architectural marvels unearthed from this ancient culture, few objects have captured the public’s fascination as powerfully as the enigmatic Priest-King sculpture. […]

The discovery of a 3,500-year-old inscription at El Kab has indeed revolutionized our understanding of Ancient Egyptian history, particularly its relations with the neighboring Sudanese kingdom of Kush. This significant find, unearthed from the tomb of Sobeknakht, the Governor of El Kab, has revealed details of one of Egypt’s greatest and previously unknown defeats at […]

A Startling Revelation from the Dark Ages In an extraordinary archaeological discovery, researchers have uncovered the earliest concrete evidence of facial mutilation as a form of punishment in Anglo-Saxon England. The skull of a young woman, estimated to have lived between 776 and 899 AD, reveals a chilling narrative of violence and social exclusion. An […]