Tragic Revelations: Discovery of 300-Year-Old Mummies Unveils Veronica Skripetz and Johannes Orlovits’ Agonizing Stories
In 1994, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery beneath a Dominican church in the town of Vác, Pest County, Hungary. They uncovered several coffins containing remarkably well-preserved corpses….
The Second Battle of Himera: A 2500-Year-Old Mass Grave Uncovers a Startling Revelation about Ancient Greece
The discovery of a 2500-year-old mass grave in Himera, Sicily has shed new light on the composition of ancient Greek armies and the prevalence of mercenaries during…
The Macabre Business: Exploring the Controversial Sale of Mummies by Street Vendors in Egypt, 1865
During the Victorian era in the 1800s, Egypt’s rich history became accessible to Europeans following Napoleon’s conquest. Surprisingly, mummies were not treated with the reverence they deserved…
Unraveling the Mystery of “Yde Girl” – The World’s Most Infamous Mummy
In 1897, a 2,000-year-old mummy was discovered in a swamp near the village of Yde, Netherlands, sparking intrigue and speculation. Many believe that this young girl met…
From Ashes to Insights: Unprecedented CT Scans Reveal Pompeii’s Secrets
The city of Pompeii, frozen in time by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, continues to captivate archaeologists and historians. Thanks to advanced imaging technology,…
The Flight from Pompeii: A Masterpiece Sculpture by Giovanni Maria Benzoni
The Flight from Pompeii, also known as Escaping from Pompeii, is a remarkable sculpture created by the talented Italian artist Giovanni Maria Benzoni. Completed in 1868, this…
Lost in Time: The Fascinating Story of an Ancient Greek Girl and her Ceramic Flower Wreath
The discovery of a skull belonging to an Ancient Greek girl adorned with a ceramic flower wreath is a fascinating archaeological find. Dating back to approximately 400…
Historical Marvel: Unearthing the 8,000-Year-Old Yarmoukian Ruins and the Largest Mother Goddess Figurine
Archaeologists conducting excavations at the Shaar HaGolan archaeological site in the Jordan Valley made a remarkable discovery—an 8,000-year-old cult figurine. This ancient artifact, belonging to the Yarmoukian…
Unravelling the Story Behind the Old Croghan Man’s Bog Body
The discovery of the Old Croghan Man, a well-preserved Iron Age bog body found in County Offaly, Ireland, has provided valuable insights into ancient Celtic civilization. This…
The Enigmatic Stone Steles of Shahr Yeri: Unveiling Secrets of an Ancient Temple
Archaeologists working at the historic site of Shahr Yeri in Ardebil Province, Iran, have made a remarkable discovery. Over 500 stone steles featuring faceless depictions of men…