Unveiling the Enigmatic Footprints of Antiquity: A 2,300-Year-Old Scythian Shoe Discovered in the Altai Mountains
In 1948, a remarkable discovery was made in the Altai Mountains of Siberia – a women’s boot, meticulously adorned with intricate patterns, dating back an astounding 2,300…
Faces from Antiquity: Unraveling the Mysteries of the 11,000-Year-Old Plastered Skulls at Tell Aswad
Over the past few months, I’ve presented videos on various Pre-Pottery Neolithic sites in the Fertile Crescent, from Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe in Turkey, to Tell…
Unveiling the Ancient Ritual: Oldest Evidence of Ritual Decapitation Found in Brazil
Archaeologists have recently uncovered a 9,000-year-old human skull in a cave in Brazil, suggesting that it may be the oldest evidence of ritual decapitation in the western…
The St. Catherine Icon: A Testament to the Fusion of Greco-Roman and Christian Art
The St. Catherine icon, housed in the Greek Orthodox Holy Monastery on Mount Sinai in Egypt, is a remarkable relic that has withstood the test of time….
Battle Scars and Martyrdom: Examining King Eric IX’s Wounds in Light of Historical Accounts
On April 23rd, 2014, Uppsala University embarked on a groundbreaking research project, opening a reliquary casket in Uppsala Cathedral containing the bones of King Eric IX of…
Uncovering the Throne of a Macedonian Queen: The Remarkable Story of Eurydice’s Marble Seat
The ancient world has long held a captivating allure, with its rich histories, captivating figures, and awe-inspiring artifacts that continue to capture the imagination of scholars and…
The fiery legacy of Kallinikos: The Deadly Byzantine Weapon Known as Greek Fire
The annals of military history are replete with weapons that have changed the course of wars, but few have been as mysterious and terrifying as the Greek…
The Enigmatic Head Cones of Ancient Egypt: Unveiling their Purpose and Ritual Significance
Ancient Egyptian art has long depicted individuals wearing cone-shaped headgear, but until recently, no physical evidence of these enigmatic objects had been found. However, an international team…
Buried Treasure of Brugge: The Remarkable Grave Monument of Pirate Antoine Wemaer
Bruges’ Central Cemetery, also known as the “Cemetery of the Skull,” is a place of wonder, with its remarkable moss-covered graves. Among the many captivating burial sites,…
A Maya corn god’s head was found that had remained hidden for more than 1,300 years in Chiapas
For the Maya, maize was the vital plant par excellence, and according to the Popol Vuh, the gods created man from its dough. The first men were…