Category Archives: HISTORY MAGAZINE

Introduction As we go about our daily lives, glancing at our watches or checking the time on our phones, we rarely pause to consider the origins of the system we use to structure and measure time. Yet the familiar divisions of hours, minutes, and seconds that govern our schedules can be traced back thousands of […]

Introduction In the vast expanse of human civilization, the annals of history hold countless tales of remarkable achievements and pivotal moments that have shaped the course of our world. Among these storied events, one stands out as a true landmark – the revolutionary legal reforms enacted by the Sumerian ruler Urukagina, which date back to […]

Unveiling the Masterpiece: GLASS VASES HYDRANGEAS, c 1900-1905 In the early 20th century, the world of glass art witnessed a true masterpiece emerge from the skilled hands of the renowned French glassmaker, François-Théodore Legras. The GLASS VASES HYDRANGEAS, created between 1900 and 1905 at the Legras & Cie workshop in Saint-Denis, France, stands as a […]

Introduction In the annals of ancient Egyptian history, few figures have captured the imagination of scholars and the public alike as powerfully as the bearded mummy known as “Ossipumphnoferu.” This remarkably well-preserved specimen, dating back to the period immediately before 1500 BC, has long been the subject of intense fascination and scholarly investigation. As we […]

Homer’s Iliad is often considered one of the greatest works of Western literature. For many centuries, Homer’s Troy, the city besieged by the Greeks, was thought to be a myth. During the 19th century, however, one man embarked on a quest to prove that this legendary city actually existed. This was the German archaeologist, Heinrich […]

In a groundbreaking archaeological find, a team of researchers has unearthed an extraordinary trove of perfectly preserved bronze statues dating back over 2,300 years from an ancient thermal spa in the Italian region of Tuscany. This remarkable discovery, which includes 24 statues of Greco-Roman deities and prominent Etruscan figures, is being hailed as one of […]

Nestled in the heart of Finland, the Raahe Museum proudly showcases one of the oldest and most remarkable diving suits in existence – the “Wanha Herra,” or the “Old Gentleman.” This leather-clad marvel, donated to the museum in the 1860s by Captain Leufstadius, dates back to the early 18th century and serves as a testament […]

A Monumental Achievement in Art and History For the first time in 2500 years, the chryselephantine statue of Zeus has been magnificently rebuilt on a reduced scale. Originally housed in the Temple of Zeus in Olympia, this awe-inspiring sculpture was crafted in 433 BC by the legendary sculptor Phidias, one of antiquity’s most esteemed artists. […]

Imagine stumbling upon a buried artifact that unlocks the celestial secrets of an ancient civilization. This is exactly what happened one evening in 1999, near the town of Nebra, Germany, when treasure hunters discovered the Nebra Sky Disc. This unusual bronze disc, adorned with mystical symbols, has since puzzled historians, archaeologists, and astronomers alike. What […]

In a groundbreaking achievement for historical preservation, the only known example of Roman legionary Lorica Squamata armor, estimated to be around 1500 years old, has been meticulously restored in Turkey. This remarkable piece of military history was unearthed from the ancient site of Satala, located in Gümüşhane, during the 2020 excavation season. The restoration project, […]