Pena Palace: Unveiling Portugal’s Whimsical Masterpiece of Architectural Fantasy
Portugal, a country steeped in rich history and breathtaking landscapes, is home to numerous architectural gems that tell tales of its past.
Bodiam Castle: Medieval Grandeur in East SusSєx
In the heart of East SusSєx, England, Bodiam Castle stands as a remarkable testament to medieval architecture and history. Constructed in the late 14th century, this iconic castle showcases a blend of defensive strength and luxurious living.
1,800-Year-Old Skulls From Japan Studied
1,800-Year-Old Skulls From Japan Studied For 400 years, a group of Indigenous people living in Japan deliberately deformed the skulls of their infant children, a new study suggests. The Hirota people resided on the southern Japanese island of Tanegashima between the end of the Yayoi period and the Kofun period, or between the third and …
Face of Bonnie Prince Charlie Recreated From Death Mask
Face of “Bonnie Prince Charlie” Recreated From Death Mask Researchers say they have created the “most lifelike” reconstruction of the face of Bonnie Prince Charlie. A team at the University of Dundee’s Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification used death masks to recreate the Scottish prince’s looks. After his death in 1788, a cast of …
Restoration of Detroit’s Historic Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church
Located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, the Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church stands as a testament to both architectural grandeur and historical significance.
The three-headed statue of Goddess Hecate discovered in Turkey’s Mersin
The three-headed statue of Goddess Hecate discovered in Turkey’s Mersin In the ancient city of Kelenderis in Mersin, located in the south of Turkey, the statue of the 3-headed goddess Hecate, which is evaluated to be 2300 years old, and ceramics belonging to the Hellenistic period were unearthed. The ancient city of Kelenderis is located at …
280-Million-Year-Old Fossil Forest Discovered in Antarctica
280-Million-Year-Old Fossil Forest Discovered in Antarctica Geologists have discovered 280-million-year-old tree fossils in what is believed to be evidence of the oldest polar forest found in Antarctica. Erik Gulbranson and John Isbell from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee trekked across the Transantarctic Mountains during the continent’s summer, between November and January. They found the ancient specimens …
A medieval victim still in his chainmail discovered in Sweden
A medieval victim still in his chainmail discovered in Sweden The Battle of Visby was a violent Medieval battle near the town of Visby on the Swedish island of Gotland, fought between the inhabitants of Gotland and the Danes, with the latter emerging victorious. The battle left a lasting archaeological legacy; mᴀsses of slaughtered soldiers …
Archaeologists Discover Paintings of Ancient Egypt in a 2,000-Year-Old Villa in Pompeii
Archaeologists Discover Paintings of Ancient Egypt in a 2,000-Year-Old Villa in Pompeii A team of archaeologists has discovered impressive paintings of Ancient Egypt in a Roman villa in Pompeii. The portraits clearly show the vast influence the Egyptian culture had in early Roman society. Experts speculate that some of the paintings could possibly underscore an …
A new look at Ötzi the Iceman’s DNA reveals new ancestry and other surprises
A new look at Ötzi the Iceman’s DNA reveals new ancestry and other surprises A new look at the Iceman’s DNA reveals that his ancestors weren’t who scientists previously thought. In 2012, scientists compiled a complete picture of Ötzi’s genome; it suggested that the frozen mummy found melting out of a glacier in the Tyrolean Alps …