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Discovered Beneath Frankfurt, a Buried Roman Sanctuary Hints to Startling Rituals
Rare hints concerning ancient rites, including potential human sacrifice, have been found in a secret Roman sanctuary beneath Frankfurt. An multinational team of scientists is now rushing to discover how this enigmatic, multi-god cult complex functioned on the empire's northern boundary after securing significant financing.
By Francis Damiabout 13 hours ago in History
30 Greek philosopher Empedocles's Lost Verses Discovered in a Cairo Papyrus
A 2,000-year-old papyrus fragment kept in Cairo contains thirty previously unpublished lines that scholars have discovered, bringing the ancient Greek philosopher Empedocles back into the public eye. The artefact, P.Fouad 218, provides a unique and direct window into the original writings of the mysterious Acragas thinker.
By Francis Damiabout 14 hours ago in History
🔥What It Means for the World
Global Tensions Rising: Iran Rescue Mission, China & North Korea Support — What It Means for the World In today's rapidly changing world, global politics are becoming more intense and unpredictable. A recent development involving Iran, China, and North Korea has drawn worldwide attention. Reports suggest that these countries may be working together in a sensitive rescue operation involving an Iranian pilot, while the United States has issued strong warnings regarding the situation. This development highlights the growing geopolitical tension and the possibility of shifting global alliances.
By Wings of Time about 18 hours ago in History
The Rock That Refuses to Speak: The Mystery of Dighton Rock
There are some mysteries that whisper across the ages and others just shout! And then there are the ones that simply sit in silence… daring you to make sense of them. This just happens to be one of those stories...
By The Iron Lighthouseabout 19 hours ago in History
Pakistan: Land of Beauty and Culture
Pakistan is a remarkable country located in South Asia, known for its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and diverse culture. It is a land where ancient traditions blend with modern life, creating a unique identity that attracts people from all over the world. From majestic mountains to historic landmarks, Pakistan offers countless wonders that make it truly special.
By aadam khana day ago in History
Pre-Hispanic skeletons, jewellery, and gold were found in an ancient tomb in Panama.
In Panama, an elite cemetery that is over a millennium old has surfaced, filled with numerous human remains, exquisite ceramics, and gold decorations. The burial transforms a portion of central Panama into an important document detailing the functioning of status, trade, and belief prior to Spanish authority.
By Francis Damia day ago in History
Potential signs of life discovered in volcanic glass that is 1.9 billion years old
Microscopic trails found in ancient volcanic glass have been identified by scientists as fossil traces left by bacteria that burrowed into rock around 1.9 billion years ago. This discovery reinterprets long-disputed markings as proof that life was actively searching for nutrients in one of the first seafloor habitats on Earth.
By Francis Damia day ago in History
A remarkably intact Celtic burial from the sixth century B.C. was discovered beneath a German mound.
Beneath a large mound in southern Germany, scientists have discovered a totally intact wooden burial chamber from 584 B.C., despite the fact that ancient looters had previously broken inside.
By Francis Damia day ago in History
A young girl has been identified as Britain's oldest human remains.
The earliest human remains found in northern Britain are those of a girl who died at the age of three, some 11,000 years ago, according to scientists. This discovery transforms a few prehistoric pieces into one of Britain's first recognised children and provides more evidence that her burial was intentional.
By Francis Damia day ago in History
One of Ancient Greece’s most sacred sanctuaries was found by chance
Eretria, an influential city-state of Ancient Greece, was the host to one of the most renowned religious sites of the old Greek world — the Temple of Artemis Amarysia. Built before the 3rd century B.C., the sanctuary became the destination of mass marches by Eretrians every spring.
By Aurel Stratan2 days ago in History
Carbon dating helped establish the start point of Roman invasion of Britain
For a long time, researchers believed the Roman conquest of Britain started from the northern seaside of modern France, given the shortest distance from the continent to the island. This assumption triggered an extensive search for physical evidence to support the theory, such as a bay or port, or at least a riverside fort with plenty of ancient military artefacts.
By Aurel Stratan2 days ago in History
The Incredible Thai Cave Rescue
On June 23, 2018, 12 young members of the Wild Boars football club and their assistant coach entered the Tham Luang cave system in Thailand for a quick exploration after training. They only planned to be inside for an hour, but a sudden, heavy monsoon rain began, rapidly flooding the cave's narrow passages and trapping the team deep inside.
By Edge Words3 days ago in History