The Swords of Stavanger
One of the more curious landmarks of Stavanger has an interesting meaning. Sverd i fjell (literally ‘Swords in Rock’) was a non-negotiable landmark on my …
The Majestic Takht-e-Suleiman: Nature’s Desert Throne
In the heart of Balochistan, Pakistan, where the arid winds whisper tales of ancient times, stands a geological marvel that captivates the imagination: the Takht-e-Suleiman, …
The Sliding Tomb of Hector: A Trojan Legacy at Risk
Nestled in the rugged hills of southwestern Turkey, the so-called “Tomb of Hector” stands as a testament to the enduring power of myth. This ancient …
Timeless Sentinels: The Story of a 130-Year-Old River Red Gum Canoe Tree
In the heart of South Australia’s Murray River region, where the ancient waterways carve through sun-baked earth, stands a living monument to human ingenuity and …
Unveiling Savatra’s Ancient Altar: A Window into Roman Anatolia
An excavation in the heart of the ancient city of Savatra in central Türkiye unveiled a remarkable altar that promises to illuminate the long-forgotten aspects …
A Building to Tell the Time: The Toghrol Tower in Rey, Iran (1063)
The Toghrol Tower is a 20 meters high tower located in the city of Rey in Iran made of bricks and Sarooj, a water-resistant mortar. …
Man With Broken Metal Detector Unearths Largest Gold Nugget Ever Found in England
Richard Brock stumbled upon the treasure, valued at more than $38,000, about 20 minutes after starting his search Richard Brock was an hour late to …
DNA reveals Poland’s first kings may have Scottish origins, challenging founding myths
A DNA analysis is rewriting history for Poland’s first royal family, the Piasts, who ruled from the 10th to the 14th century. Scientists had debated …
Chauvet-Pont d’Arc Cave And Surrounding Landscape – What Did The Ancient Artists See?
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Chauvet Cave is home to the world’s oldest cave paintings, dating back 36,000 years. Were the stunning images of …
Country diary: Life has returned to these bits from the blitz
Crosby to Hightown, Merseyside: The fragments of wall and chimney here were once the stuff of Liverpool’s homes, now they protect the coast and are home …