Category: Video: News

Huge Lost Medieval and Renaissance Castle Complex Discovered in Italy

[ad_1] A large medieval or Renaissance castle has been discovered amongst the foliage of a hill in Lazio, Italy. The discovery was made after investigations based on satellite imaging, which clearly revealed a site the same shape as another Renaissance castle in the region. A team was dispatched to the site, and they uncovered fortified […]

Ancient Greek Temple Remains Found Submerged Off Egypt Coast

[ad_1] Along a canal off the coast of Egypt in the Mediterranean, archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in the ancient port city of Thonis-Heracleion in Egypt. They have uncovered evidence of coexisting temples – one dedicated to the Greek goddess Aphrodite, and another paying homage to the ancient Egyptian deity Amun. In addition to […]

Jewel in our Crown or Thorn in our Side, Part 2—Is the NHS Too Sick to Save?

[ad_1] The earlier debate is here. The United Kingdom is an island nation with a dense and diverse population of little over 67 million. It is the only country in the world to offer a state-run, free-at-the-point-of-contact ‘health service’. Over the years, the UK Government has sold off NHS assets, sold out to public-private partnerships, […]

From Grain to Glory: The European Bread Museum’s Tribute to a Staple of Civilization

[ad_1] In a world inundated with a rich diversity of histories, the presence of a museum dedicated solely to bread stands as a delightful anomaly. Located in the heart of Varnavas, Greece, the European Bread Museum stands as a one-of-a-kind repository, encapsulating the rich tapestry of Europe’s bread-making traditions, which span across centuries and civilizations. […]

Australian MPs campaign for Assange’s freedom in DC

Max Blumenthal speaks to Australian lawmakers in DC to lobby for the freedom of Julian Assange, an Australian citizen and journalist imprisoned under the US Espionage Act. He also talks to Gabriel Shipton, the brother of Julian Assange, about the Wikileaks founder’s condition as he languishes in a maximum security British prison. ||| The Grayzone […]

Ancient Peruvians Loved Spider-Themed Nose Jewelry (Video)

[ad_1] At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained. […]

Unearthing Italy’s Hidden Renaissance Castles: Escape Route Rome

[ad_1] Rome was the adopted hometown of the Borgia; they were originally from the Catalan region of Spain. The Roman branch of the Santacroce family had lived in Rome for a few centuries. In this episode, Marcello visits some of the famous locations related to the Renaissance families, including the Santacroce Tower, Castel Sant’Angelo (Saint Angel Castle). […]

Thieves’ Cant: The Secret Language Used by History’s Criminals (Video)

[ad_1] For centuries, an enigmatic underworld thrived, its inhabitants conversing in a secret tongue that veiled their intentions. This clandestine dialect, known as thieves’ cant , existed from the 16th to the 19th centuries, captivating the imaginations of many. Martin Luther, the influential Reformation leader, once fell victim to its cunning use. In his writings, […]