Why Did Egyptian Pharaohs Have Five Names?
Ancient Egyptian pharaohs were not merely rulers; they were considered divine beings, the living embodiments of gods on Earth. Their names were imbued with profound significance, reflecting their divine status, their role as sovereigns, and their connection …
Villa Where Augustus Died May Have Been Excavated Near Mount Vesuvius
Archaeologists from the University of Tokyo has excavated what may be the remains of the Villa of Augustus, a first-century grand estate that was built near Somma Vesuviana, a town located in the greater Naples area in southern Italy. This is where the …
Exploring The Pantheon of Agrippa (Video)
Updated 22 April, 2024 – 20:53 Robbie Mitchell The Pantheon of Agrippa , erected in 25 BC during Marcus Agrippa’s consulship, exemplifies ancient Roman architectural ingenuity. Initially featuring a grand porch leading to a rotunda, its dimensions and …
King Cerdic of Wessex’s Burial Site Claimed to be Found!
More than a millennium after its mention in an ancient royal charter, the possible final resting place of Wessex founder Cerdic has come to light. An enigmatic figure from the same era as the legendary King Arthur in post-Roman British history, Cerdic …
Amputation Found to be Elite Punishment in 550 BC
A team of researchers recently completed a study into the origins of two ancient skeletons from China that were both missing parts of their lower leg at the time they were buried. Based on extensive analysis of these human remains, the researchers concluded …
What Pressures Caused the Fall of the Achaemenid Empire? (Video)
Updated 23 April, 2024 – 20:45 Robbie Mitchell The Achaemenid Empire , spanning from Egypt to India, epitomized grandeur and power under illustrious rulers like Cyrus the Great and Darius the Great. Their astute governance and military conquests propelled …
Reviving Patolli: The Ancient Mesoamerican Game of Strategy and Fortune
Patolli, an ancient game of strategy and chance, once captivated the minds and hearts of Mesoamerica. It is one of the oldest games known in the Americas, with evidence for it being found in cultures such as the Maya and Aztecs. This game, much more than …
Kim Kardashian lost more than 100,000 fans after being bullied by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s renewed feud in her new song caused Kim Kardashian to face a lot of criticism and lose hundreds of thousands of followers on social networks….
Liverpool’s championship dream failed because of ‘wings’
Liverpool continues to disappoint fans. This time, they stumbled against an Everton team that was sinking in the relegation race. The 0-2 loss in the Merseyside derby left The Kop behind in the championship race. In particular, in both of their lost goals…
Being disparaged for her appearance, Declan Rice's girlfriend deleted all her photos
Lauren, 25, the childhood sweetheart of Arsenal player Declan Rice, has deleted all her Instagram posts after finding herself targeted by online attackers. She was ridiculed for her appearance, the bullying…