Archaeologists excavating a looted pyramid tomb in the ruins of a Mayan city in Peten, northeast Guatemala, have discovered a mysterious interlocking jade mask believed to have belonged to a previously unknown Mayan king. Chochkitam, a little-known archaeological site, is located near the Peten Basin, a subregion of the Maya Lowlands in northwest Guatemala. The […]

The recently discovered sphinxes guarding the entrance to the Lion Tomb beneath the great mound at Amphipolis in Macedonia were unveiled on August 12th 2014 during a visit by the Greek prime minister, Antonis Samaras. They may be telling us more than has yet been realised about the occupant of this newly excavated tomb and

In some respects the Gopuram of the North Gate is the best preserved one of Angkor Thom’s five entrance gates. The Indra reliefs on top of the three-headed corner elephants as well as a row of figures further up are in a pretty sound condition.The Vedic god Indra holds a thunderbolt in his lower left

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In the heart of ancient Mexico, where lush landscapes are scarce, the Aztec civilization achieved a remarkable feat that left historians in awe for centuries. By utilizing a unique agricultural technique, the Aztecs managed to sustain a staggering population of 200,000 people in a region characterized by infertile and marshy land. This astounding accomplishment not

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An ancient chapel, which may have been hidden underneath a house for almost one hundred years, has been discovered by its owners by accident. Pat and Diane Farley decided to investigate a metal grid in their home during a family party which had been puzzling them since they moved into their house. Beneath the grid,

Timeless Electronics Technology Through Ancient Engravings In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, where innovation is rapid and advancements are a constant, the discovery of ancient engravings that hint at timeless electronics technology is a revelation that challenges our understanding of history. This article delves into the intriguing intersection of ancient artifacts and modern electronics, unveiling

The top photo shows the site of the famous battle of Thermopylae, which took place in 480 BC. The bottom picture is a cool painting by Louis S. Glanzman, which depicts the battle in its final moments as the Spartans and approximately 1,000 other Greeks made their last stand against the Persian army on Kolonos