Category Archives: HISTORY MAGAZINE

Introduction In the heart of southern Nigeria’s Benin City, an extraordinary archaeological endeavor is unfolding, shedding light on the captivating history of the Benin Kingdom. This once-powerful West African kingdom, which reigned supreme from the 13th to the 19th century, has long captivated the attention of historians and art enthusiasts alike. Now, through the meticulous […]

In the rolling hills of Elbert County, Georgia, a peculiar granite monument once stood, captivating the imagination of visitors and sparking heated debates across the globe. The Georgia Guidestones, often dubbed “America’s Stonehenge,” were a modern mystery that endured for over four decades before meeting an untimely end. This blog post will explore the fascinating […]

Introduction The ancient city of Rome is a treasure trove of history, with each new archaeological discovery offering a tantalizing glimpse into the lives of its former inhabitants. Recently, in the heart of the Eternal City, archaeologists have uncovered a remarkable find – the remains of what is believed to have been a private garden […]

Introduction The Paracas Peninsula, located along the southern coast of Peru, is home to one of the most enigmatic and intriguing archaeological finds of the 20th century: the elongated skulls. Discovered in 1928 by Peruvian archaeologist Julio Tello, these skulls belong to the ancient Paracas civilization, which thrived from approximately 800 to 100 BCE. The […]

Introduction Nestled in the heart of eastern England, the 60-person settlement known as Must Farm has captivated archaeologists and historians alike. Built around 850 B.C., during the British Bronze Age (2500–800 B.C.), this ancient community has yielded a treasure trove of artifacts that shed light on the fascinating global connections of the era. Chief among […]

Uncovering an Ancient Mediterranean Marvel While the famous Terracotta Army of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has captivated the world for decades, another remarkable collection of ancient clay figures has long remained hidden from the public eye. Deep within the Mediterranean island of Cyprus lies an equally impressive and mysterious terracotta army, one that […]

Introduction On this day (OTD) in 1799, a remarkable archaeological discovery was made that would forever change our understanding of the ancient world. In the Egyptian village of Rosetta, French Captain Pierre-François Bouchard stumbled upon a stone slab that would become known as the Rosetta Stone. This unassuming block of granodiorite held the key to […]

Giới thiệu Thời đại đồ đồng là một kỷ nguyên then chốt trong lịch sử loài người, được đánh dấu bằng những tiến bộ đáng kể trong ngành luyện kim và sự ra đời của một loạt các hiện vật phức tạp, có chức năng. Một trong những khía cạnh hấp dẫn nhất của thời […]

In the heart of West Africa, the modern nation of Benin stands as a captivating nexus of ancient traditions and a complex, often misunderstood history. One aspect of Benin’s past that has long intrigued scholars and the public alike is the practice of voodoo, or vodun, and its ties to ritualistic human sacrifices. Recent archaeological […]

In the municipality of Eichendorf, Germany, recent construction work has unearthed a remarkable discovery that is shedding new light on the lives and customs of our Neolithic ancestors. Buried beneath the earth for nearly 5,000 years, a Middle Neolithic period grave has been meticulously excavated, revealing a wealth of artifacts that paint a vivid picture […]