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In the annals of human history, few discoveries captivate the imagination as much as the ancient artifacts left behind by lost civilizations. Among these, the Golden ‘Etruscan’ Orphic Book stands out as a remarkable testament to the advanced craftsmanship and artistic sophistication of the Etruscans. This ancient manuscript, composed of six intricately bound sheets, is […]

Glass, a material we often take for granted today, has a rich and fascinating history. Once reserved for the elite, glass was a treasured material among the kings and royal dynasties of the past. The earliest evidence of glass-making dates back to at least 3,600 years ago in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). However, there is debate […]

Nestled in the picturesque town of Arcozelo, northern Portugal, lies a remarkable destination that has captured the hearts and devotion of countless individuals seeking spiritual solace and divine intervention. This is the resting place of “Santa” Maria Adelaide de Sam José e Sousa, a revered figure whose life and legacy have transcended the boundaries of […]

The discovery of ancient artifacts that challenge our understanding of human history has long captivated the public’s imagination. One such enigmatic find is the London Hammer, an iron and wooden tool that was unearthed in Texas in 1936, embedded in a rock formation dating back over 400 million years. This remarkable discovery has sparked intense […]

On the idyllic island of Crete, a remarkable olive tree stands tall, its ancient branches telling a story that spans millennia. This living relic, known as the Olive Tree of Vouves, has been meticulously studied by scientists from the University of Crete, who have determined it to be approximately 4,000 years old, making it one […]

Polish archaeologists in Egypt were supporting a tomb ceiling when they realized that beneath their feet lay an unknown treasure trove. They had inadvertently discovered an ancient temple dump and strewn among the shattered ancient objects they excavated hundreds of votive offerings to the mistress of love, the goddess Hathor. In 1961, the Polish professor […]

Archaeologists and hospital staff in England have teamed up to scan an ancient Egyptian mummy’s head found in an attic. The head, dating back 2,700 years, was shipped as a souvenir in the 1820s to Ramsgate, a seaside town in East Kent. After the homeowner’s death, the head, encased in a glass display, was donated […]

Thanks to Howard Carter’s remarkable discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, King Tut, the boy king who died in 1323 BC at the age of 20, has become the most well-known and beloved Pharaoh. November 4, 2022, marked the 100th anniversary of this earth-shattering moment in archaeology. In celebration of this centennial, we are […]

Introduction The bustling medieval city of York, situated in northeast England, has long been recognized as a hub of historical significance. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that archaeologists made a remarkable discovery that would shed new light on York’s past – the unearthing of the Viking-Age town of Jorvik. This ancient settlement, which thrived […]

Introduction: Deep within the picturesque Dordogne region of southwestern France lies a true wonder of the ancient world – the Lascaux Cave. This remarkable subterranean sanctuary, discovered by a group of teenagers in 1940, is home to one of the most significant and well-preserved collections of prehistoric art known to humanity. The thousands of vivid […]