Vast ancient Mayan city is found in a Mexican jungle — by accident
A research team then went on to discover a huge ancient city that they named “Valeriana” after a nearby freshwater lagoon. The researchers say Valeriana, which may have been home….
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High-Speed Rail Link Will Revolutionize Travel Between Ancient Cities
The introduction of a new high-speed railway connecting two ancient northern European cities is poised to transform transportation for one of the continent’s most popular travel routes. Eurocity Direct, the….
Pompeii archaeologists discover ancient tiny house with elaborate frescoes
Archaeologists in Pompeii unearthed a rare tiny home while excavating the site of the ancient Italian city, officials said. The home was buried beneath the ash and debris that wiped….
10 Best Docuseries About Ancient Civilizations
Ancient civilizations have always fascinated historians and the public. Because of how different the modern world is, we tend to marvel at how people thrived in the past, yet they….
Ancient cat bones found in Natural Bridge Caverns tell a fascinating tale
The discovery of old cat bones found deep inside the dark cavernous earth has enthralled scientists at Natural Bridge Caverns for more than six decades now. But the last couple….
LOTR: War of the Rohirrim NYCC Footage Brings an Ancient Tolkien Hero to Life
Snow blankets the White Mountains, while outside the fortress walls of the Hornburg, Dunlending warriors spread the tale of a ferocious Helm Hammerhand who moves through the Dunlending camps like….
In Jordan, a ‘Stunning’ Discovery Under Petra’s Ancient Stone
A recent excavation has unearthed 12 human skeletons and a chamber of grave offerings near Petra’s Treasury building, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Apprentice Ties Donald Trump to an Ancient Rot in the American Right
Stan’s Trump seems to struggle with understanding Cohn’s fanaticism on this point, but he takes all of Cohn’s other lessons much more eagerly to heart. As the film reminds viewers,….
Remote Ancient Mountain Shelter Used by Viking Age Travelers Found
Archaeologists have found a remote mountain shelter used by travelers during the Viking Age. The team identified the rock cabin along an ancient transport route across the Hardanger Plateau, a….
William Dalrymple’s journey across ancient India is a bumpy ride
In 1966, a former Indian student of Basham’s, Romila Thapar, published the first volume of her seminal A History of India. She noted that Roman dinari circulated freely in India’s….