The slave system in the Ottoman Empire was very different from that of plantation life in the US and the Caribbean
The slave system in the Ottoman Empire was very different from that of plantation life in the US and the Caribbean. Males could be either military or…
Discover East and West Banks’ Ancient Historical
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, built into sandstone cliffs at Deir el-Bahri, is adjacent to Valley of the Kings and directly across Nile River from Karnak in the…
Hove Amber Cup (1750-1550 BC); one of Britain’s most important Bronze Age finds, discovered whilst excavating a burial mound in Palmeira Avenue in 1856.
Hove Amber Cup (1750-1550 BC); one of Britain’s most important Bronze Age finds, discovered whilst excavating a burial mound in Palmeira Avenue in 1856. It dates to…
The Lady and the Unicorn, or, La Dame à la licorne
For centuries before the age of Enlightenment, paranoid royals sought protection in superstition, alchemy and quackery. They paid enormous sums, sometimes a proverbial king’s ransom for magical…
How Did Busy Ancient Greeks and Romans Keep Fit and Healthy?
Updated 6 June, 2024 – 20:45 ancient-origins Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… By Konstantine Panegyres /The Conversation Many people today worry about how to find time to keep fit and healthy in the midst …
The Roman Baths Had Ancient Healing Powers
Updated 13 June, 2024 – 00:09 Robbie Mitchell Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… The history of the Roman Baths in Bath, England, unveils a narrative rich in intrigue and cultural significance. Bath , known for …
Study Revises History of Brazilian Coast Occupation From 2,000 Years Ago
A brilliant new study from Brazil has revised the historical narrative of human occupation along Brazil’s coast, offering new insights into the ancient sambaqui builders at the Galheta IV archaeological site in Laguna, Santa Catarina. The study offers …
Ancient Stone Circles Cover 2,800-Year-Old Graves of Children in Norway
An ancient burial field in Norway that features more than 40 circular stone grave markers has been found to contain the remains of mostly children, all of whom died more than 2,000 years ago, Norway’s Museum of Cultural History reports. The partially …
1,700-Year-Old Evidence of Chemical Warfare
One of the distinguishing features of the First World War was the widespread use of chemical weapons. Chemical gases of various lethality, including mustard gas, phosgene and tear gas, were used to disable and kill enemy defenders. Although chemical weapons …
Childe Harold’s pilgrimage – A romaunt by Lord Byron
Albanian Palikars dancing, from the book : Childe Harold’s pilgrimage – A romaunt by Lord Byron Text Appearing Before Image: Here Harold was received a welcome guest;…