The Royal Flush: 2,400-Year-Old Toilet Used by Emperors Unearthed in China
[ad_1] Archaeologists have unearthed the bottom half of a manual flush toilet that dates back 2,400 years in the Yueyang archaeological site in Chinaâs Shaanxi province. Yueyang served as a capital city under multiple ancient Chinese dynasties. It will likely reveal a lot about the eating habits of ancient people by analyzing soil samples taken […]
Meet Vistegutten: AI Resurrects Face of Stone Age Teen Found in Norway
[ad_1] In 1907, the remains of a teenage boy who lived over 8,300 years ago were discovered in a Mesolithic cave located in Randaberg on the west coast of Norway. Dubbed as âone of the oldest skeletons ever found in Norway,â the fascinating reconstruction of the boy, known as Vistegutten, has recently been unveiled at […]
Viking-Era Boat Has Been Discovered Under an English Pub
[ad_1] Archaeologists from the University of Nottingham are currently studying what locals believe to be a Viking-era boat that was discovered buried beneath a pub car park in Wirral, England. The boat was first discovered by workmen in 1938, who partially exposed it at the Railway Inn pub in Meols. After making several invaluable notes […]
Chilean Inka Tunic Provides Insight into Inka Power & Cultural Fusion
[ad_1] A brilliant new study on unkus, a type of standardized Inka tunic, has shed light on a rather important matter of socio-political organization â that of centralization of power. Based on the unku uncovered in northern Chile, the team explored the cultural and control mechanisms of the Inka (Inca) Empire. The well-preserved Inka tunic […]
The Blue Lotus: A Narcotic Lily That Mesmerized Ancient Egypt
[ad_1] A water lily from the genus Nymphaea, this plant became known as the âBlue Lotusâ, or the âEgyptian Lotusâ. This aquatic plant is not just a thing of beauty, it has a secret too, and the ancient Egyptians were very aware of it. A symbol of life and immortality, the blue lotus was believed […]
Alleged Sighting of the Mythical âManananggalâ in the Philippines Causes Public Anxiety
[ad_1] Police in the Philippines are working to ease the fears of residents in a city where reports of a fearsome creature have been circulating. The strange incident began last Thursday evening in the community of Talisay when two girls reported seeing a bizarre creature perched on a house. According to the witnesses, the creature […]
Talks Begin on Repatriating Remains of Patrick Sarsfield, Irish War Hero
[ad_1] Just last year, the Irish Mirror reported that excavations to find the skeletal remains of 17th century deceased Earl and revolutionary Irish war hero, Patrick Sarsfield, had begun in Belgium. They have now been located and talks are underway to have them repatriated back to Ireland as part of the Sarsfield Homecoming Project, now […]
Stunning Discovery of a Rare Medieval Spanish Synagogue Under Disco Pub
[ad_1] Over the centuries, this versatile building has been transformed from a holy temple to a hospital, home for abandoned children, a bustling restaurant, and even a lively disco-pub. But that’s not all! This site has a rich history, with references being made about it more than 400 years ago, making it a truly remarkable […]
The Majestic Legacy of Fatehpur Sikri: A Masterful Mughal City
[ad_1] Fatehpur Sikri is a hidden gem just 37 km (23 mi) southwest of the bustling city of Agra. This majestic town has a rich and intriguing history with roots tracing back to the Sikarwar Rajputs, a fierce subclan of warrior Rajputanas from North and Eastern India who controlled the area briefly at the end […]
Medieval Gatehouse Likely Witnessed First Action of English Civil War
[ad_1] Pock-marked with bullets that likely came from the muskets of Parliamentarian troops bound for the very first battle of the English Civil War , the remains of a medieval gatehouse have been uncovered in England. According to archaeologists digging for the HS2 high-speed rail project, this may be evidence of the action that kicked […]