Ancient

The discovery of the Altamura Man, an almost complete Neanderthal skeleton encased in limestone within a cave in southern Italy, is one of the most significant findings in paleoanthropology over the last 100 years. This rare and well-preserved specimen offers valuable insights into Neanderthal life. Yet, its extraction remains an elusive challenge, almost impossible due […]

Cities developed alongside the invention of agriculture. Whenever enough human beings came together, division of labor increased and people were able to specialize in crafts and trades. This article delves into some of the most astonishing cities of the ancient world.  Jericho Jericho may be the longest standing continually occupied city in the world. The

Throughout ancient history, the reigns of kingdoms and countries have predominantly been held by men. However, within this male-dominated landscape, there have been numerous women who rose to power. This article explores the lives and legacies of seven extraordinary women from the ancient world.  These female rulers were selected based on their political influence, cultural

It’s not the typical kind of sweet honey you’re used to tasting in tea or eating with toast or fruit. It’s actually quite the opposite and can have dangerous effects if used excessively. And if you look throughout history, it had fatal consequences for some armies who were tricked into taking it. Mad honey, found

The ancient Chinese method of execution known as lingchi (or ling chi), is perhaps better known by the more descriptive, “death by a thousand cuts.”  As the name implies, this was a form of torture that involved slicing into the victim over and over again until they died. It was normally saved for the very