Supermassive black holes, celestial objects with masses greater than a million times that of the Sun, remain one of the greatest enigmas of the cosmos. These dark giants, located at the center of most galaxies, have an origin that has intrigued scientists for decades. Now, a team of researchers from the University of Nevada, Las […]
Posted inIron Age Archaeology
An Exceptional Celtic Helmet from the Iron Age, Found in Poland
Recently, at the archaeological site of Łysa Góra, located in Mazovia, Poland, a team of researchers unearthed a remarkable set of approximately 300 artifacts, including iron tools such as axes and shears, as well as a unique Celtic helmet from the 4th century BC. This discovery, led by Dr. Bartłomiej Kaczyński of the State Archaeological […]
Posted inAncient Egypt
The Enigmatic Cones Worn by the Ancient Egyptians on Their Heads
Some readers, when looking closely at the Egyptian paintings in the tomb of the scribe Nebamun, might be surprised by the strange shapes crowning the figures’ heads. It may seem like they are wearing sirens like those on ambulances, fire trucks, or police cars. Obviously, that’s not the case. It is something more domestic: what […]
Posted inGeography, Travel
Rihonor de Castilla, the Village that is Half Spanish and Half Portuguese
Border towns and territories often have a turbulent history, being the object of both military and political confrontations over their possession, and frequently changing hands. When it comes to regions, the most characteristic examples are perhaps Alsace and Lorraine, which have alternated between being part of France and Germany. And if we talk about towns, […]
Posted inBronze Age Archaeology
Researchers Question the Violent Invasion of the Iberian Peninsula During the Transition from the Copper Age to the Bronze Age
A recent study conducted by researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the University of Murcia (UM) challenges the prevailing idea that warrior groups with “steppe” ancestry from Eastern Europe violently replaced the male population in the Iberian Peninsula around 4,200 years ago. Instead, it proposes a more nuanced scenario in which these […]
Posted inClassical Archaeology
The Romans began to abandon Egypt at the end of the 2nd century AD
In a study recently published in the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology, researcher Brandon McDonald from Tufts University examines a fascinating period of transition in the history of ancient Egypt under Roman rule. Through a meticulous analysis of archaeological evidence, McDonald demonstrates how the once-bustling region of the Egyptian Eastern Desert experienced a dramatic decline in […]
Posted inClassical Archaeology
Fascinating Millefiori Glass Plaques from the 5th Century AD Found in the Ancient Lycian Port of Andriake
In the heart of Antalya province, Türkiye, lie the ancient Lycian city of Myra and its port, Andriake, where it is believed that Saint Paul and his fellow prisoners were embarked on their way to Italy. Recently, excavations by Akdeniz University at the site revealed a remarkable find: millefiori (“A Thousand Flowers”) glass plaques . […]
Posted inStone Age Archaeology
A Complete Model of a Hearth and Other Findings Found in a Rare Neolithic Settlement at 800 Meters Altitude in Greece
The third excavation campaign was recently completed at the Neolithic site known as the Botanical Garden, located on the western shore of Lake Plastira in Thessaly, Greece. This Neolithic settlement, discovered at an altitude of 800 meters, has revealed valuable findings that provide a deeper insight into the life and culture of Neolithic communities in […]
Posted inAncient Rome
Marcus Antonius Pallas, the Treasurer of Two Roman Emperors Who Became Rich Without Ever Embezzling Public Funds
Callistus, Terentius, Hyginus, Narcissus, Asiaticus, Neophytus, Phaon, Pallas… What do these names of historical figures from Ancient Rome have in common? All of them were freedmen, that is, slaves freed by their masters, and most of them prospered in their new lives, becoming esteemed literati or secretaries to emperors. A good example could be the […]
Posted inModern Era
“Clisson and Eugénie”, the Romantic Novel Written by Napoleon Bonaparte
Artilleryman, strategist, statesman, legislator… One of the things that sets Napoleon Bonaparte apart from other military leaders and politicians is his extraordinary ability to excel in various fields. Well, there is one more quality to add to the most famous Corsican of all time, though it is practically unknown to most: that of a writer. […]