An archaeological study published in the Oxford Journal of Archaeology by Leonie Hoff analyzes the fingerprints impressed on terracotta figurines found in the ancient city of Thonis-Heracleion in Egypt (located near Alexandria, with its ruins discovered 2.5 kilometers offshore and 10 meters underwater). This analysis, which combines advanced technology with traditional archaeological methods, reveals who […]
History
The line of demarcation between prehistoric and historical times is crossed when people cease to live only in the present, and become consciously interested both in their past and in their future. History begins with the handing down of tradition; and tradition means the carrying of the habits and lessons of the past into the future. Records of the past begin to be kept for the benefit of future generations. (E.H. Carr)
Posted inAntiquity
How Ashurbanipal Destroyed Babylon, Whose King Was His Own Elder Brother
And another angel followed, saying, “Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen…” Revelation, 14:08 This verse from the Bible likely sounds familiar to many; it refers to the conquest of the Mesopotamian city by Cyrus the Great and the Persians in 539 BCE, the year they ended a period of Babylonian splendor led by Nebuchadnezzar […]
Posted inAncient Rome, Geography
The Legacy of the Roman Empire in Germany: A Surprising Study Reveals How It Influences the Current Well-Being of Regions
A recent study published in Current Research in Ecological and Social Psychology has shown that Roman rule, which occurred over two thousand years ago, continues to leave deep marks on regions in southern Germany. The work, led by Martin Obschonka and an international team of researchers, analyzes how Roman occupation shaped the psychological traits and […]
Posted inAncient Rome
Titus Pullo and Lucius Vorenus: The Rivalry of Two Roman Centurions as Told by Julius Caesar
We know the names of very few Roman centurions and legionaries, mostly those found on inscriptions and commemorative steles, along with a few mentioned in written sources. However, there are two whose names are so well-known that they even appear as characters in several television series and historical novels about ancient Rome. Their names were […]
Posted inAncient Greece, Art
The Sanctuary of the Nympholyptos on Mount Hymettus, a cave filled with reliefs and inscriptions created by a sculptor possessed by the nymphs in the 5th century BCE
In the heart of the Attica region in Greece, nestled among the majestic hills of Mount Hymettus, lies an enigmatic place that has witnessed the passage of time and the devotion of ancient peoples. The Cave of the Nympholyptos is an archaeological site of exceptional historical and cultural importance. Surrounded by myths and sculptures carved […]
Posted inModern Era
The Strongest Earthquake in History Was Recorded in Chile in 1960 and the Tsunami it Triggered Wreaked Havoc even in Hawaii
Some videos of the earthquake that shook the Celebes Islands on September 28, 2018, followed by a tsunami, are still trending topic. This disaster claimed two thousand lives, with an additional five thousand people missing. The destructive power of nature is undeniable, especially considering that the event “only” reached 5.1 on the moment magnitude scale […]
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Ranavalona I’s Bloody Crusade Against Christianity and Foreign Influence: The Ruthless Queen Who Defended Madagascar’s Traditions
Some 19th-century historians described her as the modern Messalina; others as a female Caligula. Meanwhile, Ida Laura Pfeiffer, an explorer and travel writer who traveled around the world twice in the mid-19th century, said of her that she was one of the proudest and cruelest women on the face of the Earth, and her entire […]
Posted inAncient Egypt, Art
The Two Statues of Himself Commissioned by Khasekhemwy Are the First of a Pharaoh and the Oldest to Represent a Historical Figure
Pharaoh Khasekhemwy ruled ancient Egypt during the 2nd Dynasty, in the 27th century BCE, between 2727 and 2700 BCE. He unified Upper and Lower Egypt after a period of turmoil and established his capital in Hierakonpolis, in the southern region of the country. Khasekhemwy was the first Egyptian pharaoh known to have commissioned statues of […]
Posted inModern Era
The Mystery of the Miniature Coffins Found in 1836 on an Extinct Volcano in Scotland
Arthur’s Seat, the extinct volcano towering over Edinburgh’s landscape at just 250 meters above sea level, is renowned not only for its geology and stunning views but also for a discovery as curious as it is enigmatic: a series of small coffins with miniature figures that, nearly 200 years after their fortuitous discovery, remain shrouded […]
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The Story of Bíawacheeitchish, the Female Chief of the Crow People
Although the native cultures of North America were non-literate, oral tradition and contact with the white people have allowed us to know the names and stories of many of their chiefs and warriors. However, the situation changes when we talk about women, and at least in general terms, we barely know a few names, with […]
