A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Much of what we know about Queen Teuta comes from ancient Roman sources. Teuta is a historical figure sometimes described as an “ancient pirate queen,” comparable to the Greek Queen Artemisia I of Caria, who was
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The most famous sword in stone is the Excalibur associated with the Arthurian legend. The Excalibur was said to have had magical powers. We haven’t been able to locate King Arthur’s legendary sword, but this
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Today widely recognized for his scientific achievement, the man whose work inspired future astronomers and other scientists ended tragically. He was open-minded, curious and not afraid to explore ancient wisdom even if the results of
AncientPages.com – Day of the Dead might sound like a solemn affair, but Mexico’s famous holiday is actually a lively commemoration of the departed. The nationwide festivities, which include a massive parade in Mexico City, typically begin the night of Oct. 31 with
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Keeladi (Keezhadi) is today an important archaeological site, located on the banks of the Vaigai River near the southern tip of India. Once in the past, Keeladi was an urban settlement of Sangam Age on
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The earliest ancestors of anatomically modern humans (Homo sapiens sapiens) emerged in a southern African ‘homeland’ and thrived there for 70 thousand years, according to a study. Changes in Africa’s climate triggered the first human
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – To avoid persecution and hide valuable treasures the Knights Templar often used secrets passages and chambers where they met. Archaeologists have now discovered secret tunnels built by the Knights Templar 800 years ago to move
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – People all over the world have had astonishing encounters with the paranormal and unexplained. Among these people, we also find several actors who we remember from various movies and TV-shows. Today, we take a closer
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Akkadian Empire reached its political peak between the 2400 BC and 2200 BC, following the conquests by its founder Sargon of Akkad. A catastrophic drought also occurred around this time (more exactly around 2000
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Will we ever learn the truth about the mysterious three-fingered mummies with elongated skulls discovered at Nazca in Peru? These ancient mummies have captivated the world for a long time, but we still don’t know
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Bayeux Tapestry is an exceptional example of Romanesque art depicting the Norman Conquest of England in 1066 by William, Duke of Normandy, the historical event that culminated in the famous Battle of Hastings (Oct.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – An impressive discovery in the form of an intact grave of a Scythian warrior has been reported from the excavation site at Mount Mamai burial grounds in Zaporizhzhia Oblast in southern Ukraine. Akinakes is a
