Recent archaeological research on the D35 Plotiště-Sadová highway in the Czech Republic has unveiled an extraordinary long barrow, shedding light on the funerary practices of the Eneolithic period. Located at the border of the villages… Read More "Monumental Long Barrow Burial Discovered in the Czech Republic"
Ranch weekend at @carmelvranch 🫏🌳 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Carmel Valley Ranch #hosted us for the coziest getaway! We had a picnic with donkeys, rode in “Monster Trucks” (four wheelers) to visit the cows and goats at The Corral,… Read More "10 Places to Visit in Europe in Summer to Avoid the Crowds • The Blonde Abroad"
Early on the morning of 11 April 1934 the sacristan of St Bavo’s Cathedral in Ghent stumbled on a crime scene. The Ghent Altarpiece – a vast polyptych, painted by Hubert and Jan van Eyck… Read More "The Theft of the Ghent Altarpiece"
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Scientists have discovered that Vikings occasionally carried useless decorative swords that could not be used as real weapons. It seems odd that a Viking warrior would bother to go around with… Read More "Why Did Vikings Carry Decorative Swords That Were Useless In Combat?"
Minty Spring Pea Dip – Nutrition Stripped
This Minty Spring Pea Dip is a fun variation on classic hummus you have to try if you love traditional hummus. If you’re looking for a quick, simple, delicious, and light dip to make on… Read More "Minty Spring Pea Dip – Nutrition Stripped"
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,… Read More "Human Origins: Beyond a Single Cradle of Humankind"
Posted: 5/28/24 | May 28th, 2024 Located in Northern Italy, Bologna is considered one of the food capitals of Italy. And given Italy’s culinary reputation, that must be saying something. Food is what draws most… Read More "The Best Walking Tours in Bologna (Updated 2024)"
Inventing Cyrillic | History Today
Used by over 250 million people across the Balkans, Russia, Ukraine, the Baltic, Central Asia and as far as Mongolia, the Cyrillic alphabet, almost unique among the world’s alphabets, has its own holiday. Celebrated across… Read More "Inventing Cyrillic | History Today"
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The unpredictability of life’s journey is both captivating and daunting. While the element of surprise adds charm to our existence, there are moments when we wish we could see into… Read More "Mystery Of An ‘Impossible’ Event In Georgia Linked To An Unusual Woman"
The collapse of the Qing Dynasty was a culmination of internal turmoil and external pressures spanning centuries. Established in 1644, it succeeded the Ming Dynasty, and the Qing rulers initially expanded their empire, integrating various… Read More "How Did the Qing Dynasty Fall? (Video)"