Ancient Buddha statue holds surprise
In December 2014, CT scans revealed what’s inside an ancient Buddha statue: the mummy of an ancient Buddhist master. The 900-year-old statue perfectly encases a …
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Inscription bearing name of medieval hero Swiss knight found in King David’s Tomb
A charcoal etching with heraldic emblem of Adrian von Bubenberg’s family shows link between medieval Switzerland and Jerusalem A medieval inscription bearing the name of …
Ravine trapdoor spider
Ravine trapdoor spider, (Cyclocosmia truncata), species of rare and distinctively shaped North American spider. It is a burrowing spider, inhabiting sloping riverbanks and ravines in …
Young Winston Churchill in Rare Photographs, 1890s
When Winston Churchill entered the Royal Military College (Sandhurst) few could foresee that he would become one of Great Britain’s greatest war leaders. He tried …
Was Gladys Presley an Alcoholic? How Did She Die?
Baz Luhrmann’s biographical film ‘Elvis’ centers around the “King” Elvis Presley, one of the most famed Rock and Roll musicians. The musical film follows Elvis’ …
Drunk before noon
In May this year, Anthony Wilson published a post entitled ‘Which artists do you admire most?’. I’m a big fan of Charles Bukowski. I love …
Mortsafes: Protecting Graves from 18th Century Body Snatchers
Mortsafe became popular in the 18th and 19th century Britain to protect graves from body snatchers Introduction to Grave Robbery If you are a fan …
Frank Sinatra Relaxing at Home With His Dog Ringo in Palm Springs, 1964
Frank Sinatra’s mother did not allow him to have a dog when he was a kid. He made up for it by having many in …
These boots were made for Romans
London possesses one of the most important collections of Roman leatherwork in the Empire. Waterlogged conditions on the Thames waterfront and in the Walbrook river …
Colossal Skeleton Unearthed as Vanishing Lake Exposes Ancient Mystery Beneath the Surface
Giant Skeleton Emerges from Receding Lake Waters As drought tightens its grip on the region, the shrinking waters of an ancient lake have unveiled a …