Explore the latrines of medieval society
The medieval toilet or latrine, then called a privy or garderobe, was a primitive affair, but in a castle, one might find a little more comfort and certainly a great deal more design effort than had been invested elsewhere. Practicality, privacy, and …
Hundreds of war horse skeletons were discovered at a 2,400 year old ancient burial site
A 2,400-year-old pit containing the remains of horses and chariots believed to belong to a member of an ancient royal household has been uncovered in China. The pit is one of a cluster of tombs thought to hold the remains of noble families of the Zheng …
Ice skates made from Viking skin and horse bones were unearthed after 1,500 years
Construction in York, England underwent a Viking Age town called Jorvik. Archaeological excavations revealed an Anglo-Norse world rich with information about the past. York sits in northeast England and was founded by Romans around 71 CE, who called it …
Archaeologists discover casualties of Greek soldiers in 480 BC from major victory in Sicily
Wherever there is an out-of-the-way war, there will be mercenaries — hired fighters whose only common bond may be a hunger for adventure. Some join foreign armies or rebel forces because they believe in the cause; others sign on because the price is right. …
Revealing the mystery of the ‘cursed’ mummy in an ancient Egyptian coffin
Some feared the three-tonne object contained an ancient disease, while others claimed opening it would bring about the end of the world. The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, responsible for the handling of the relic, went ahead with opening the tomb …
Farmer Uncovers Enormous ‘Dinosaur Egg’ and the Shocking Surprise Within
Follow the Farmer’s Journey as he Unveils the Astonishing Truth Behind the Enigmatic Shell! In a quiet place called deep, there was a farmer named Mateo Suarez. You would think that Carlos Spegazzini is a name and not a place, but it’s not like that. …
The Grand Revival of Luxor’s Timeless Monuments in Egypt
Egypt renovates monuments in Luxor to invigorate city’s charm Modern construction miracle Tourists visit the Karnak Temple Complex in Egypt’s southern city of Luxor on March 10, 2020. Photo: AFP Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly paid a visit on …
Revealing hidden crimes through mummy heads in ancient Egyptian tombs
All ancient Egyptian tombs are unique, but some pose a greater mystery than others. In 1905, archaeologists excavating in the Egyptian necropolis of Deir el-Bersha discovered a hidden tomb that contained something unexpected. After 33 days of digging …
The fascinating discovery behind the cursed treasure unearthed on a mysterious island
The idea of finding a cursed treasure on an island full of gold is a popular theme in folklore, literature, and movies. It often involves a valuable treasure hidden on a remote island, protected by a curse or supernatural forces. Here’s a brief fictional …
The ruins of the snack paradise of Pompeii in 79 AD were discovered
Decorated with colourful frescos, the snack bar was unearthed back in 2020 in Regio V, the north-eastern sector of Pompeii which spans some 54 hectares. Archaeologists believed that, in its heyday, the thermopolium would have served the ancient city’s …