Noah’s Ark and the Slave Trade
Most of us know the story of Noah, the Flood, and the Ark. In just four chapters of Genesis, the first book of the Bible,
The Race to Write a History of Naples
There was no love lost between rival Neapolitan authors and publishers Domenico Antonio Parrino (1642-c.1716) and Antonio Bulifon (1649-1707). Their rivalry had many sides: firstly,
Massive 5,000-Year-Old Dolmen Unearthed in Southern Spain
Archaeologists from the University of Cádiz have made a remarkable discovery in the town of Teba, Málaga, uncovering what may be one of Andalusia’s most monumental
Remarkable 1,800-Year-Old Stadium Unearthed in Turkey's Syedra
Archaeologists excavating the ancient city of Syedra in Turkey’s Mediterranean region have uncovered a spectacular 1,800-year-old Roman stadium, revealing new insights into the sporting and cultural life
Evidence of Imperial Immortality Quest Found On Rock Carving
A remarkable 2,200-year-old rock carving discovered in China’s remote Qinghai province has been officially authenticated as genuine, providing unprecedented evidence of Emperor Qin Shi Huang’s legendary quest
Ancient Sogdian Mural Reveals Sacred Fire Worship Ceremony
Archaeologists have made a revealing discovery at the ancient Sogdian palace of Sanjar-Shah in Tajikistan, uncovering fragments of a unique mural depicting priests performing an
Extraoordinary Human Impact on Animal Size Over 8,000 Years
A groundbreaking archaeological study reveals humanity’s profound impact on animal body sizes across millennia. Researchers have uncovered evidence showing how human activities deliberately enlarged domestic
Get Out: Excommunicated in Medieval England
In 1229 the people of Dunstable declared that they would rather go to hell than submit in a dispute over taxes. This was not mere
Wimpy vs McDonald’s: The Battle of the Burgers
When the burger landed on the tables of the first Wimpy Bar in 1954, it marked a new era of modernity, global connection, and convenience
Roman Gladiators DID Fight Bears: First Fossil Evidence From Serbia
Archaeological evidence has finally confirmed what Roman historians have long documented – gladiators really did battle ferocious bears in ancient amphitheaters. A groundbreaking study of