Category: Ancient History

Captured in a poignant 1899 photograph from Damascus, the story of Samir and Muhammad is a testament to human connection transcending physical limitations and societal …

On January 26, 2025, a rare and chilling encounter unfolded off the coast of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, when marine biologists from the NGO …

The Jadeite Cabbage with Insects, a stunning work of art from China’s Qing Dynasty, is a piece of jadeite meticulously carved to resemble a head …

Unearthed from the battlegrounds of the Roman-Gaelic Wars (circa 1st–3rd centuries AD), a spearhead lodged in human bone stands as a chilling testament to ancient …

In 1958, Soviet photographer Dmitry Baltermants captured a striking image at Nursery No. 155 in Moscow’s Dzerzhinsky district, showing rows of babies napping outdoors in …

Heard Island and McDonald Islands (HIMI), located 4,000 kilometers (2,485 miles) southwest of mainland Australia in the Southern Ocean, are among the most isolated landmasses …

Discovered at Hadrian’s Villa near Tivoli, Italy, the Bronze Head of Medusa, dating to the 2nd century AD, is a striking Roman artifact that channels …

Padma Bhushan Professor Irfan Habib, born on August 10, 1931, in Vadodara, Gujarat, is a towering figure in the study of medieval Indian history, renowned …

The Lamassu, iconic hybrid creatures of ancient Mesopotamia, were the ultimate protectors of Assyrian and Babylonian cities and palaces. With the body of a bull …

Beavis and Butt-Head, the iconic animated duo that debuted on MTV in 1992, were born from the creative mind of Mike Judge, who drew inspiration …