Some of you may be familiar with the ancient Greek religion, a polytheistic faith which involves the worship of many different gods and goddesses. These figures also feature prominently in much of Greek mythology, a famous set of stories and teachings from ancient… Continue Reading
Among the libraries that I will visit in my lifetime, Saint Catherine’s Monastery is in the top 10. Founded sometime in 6th century AD (possibly between 548-565 AD), the monastery was probably constructed on the orders of Eastern Roman emperor… Continue Reading
A group of mysterious benefactors from the Far East have restored to its previous splendor a part of the 16th-century Villa Giulia that formerly attracted the likes of Giorgio Vasari, Michelangelo and other intellectuals of the period. The “small miracle”… Continue Reading
The Viking ring fortress of Trælleborg is located on the island of Sjælland (Zealand) in Denmark. Situated in the proximity of the small town of Slagelse, the fortress is one of the five of its kind built in Denmark during… Continue Reading
Öndörkhaan Construction workers employed in road building near the Onon River in the Khentii province of Mongolia, have discovered a mass grave containing the remains of many dozens of human corpses lying upon a large rudimentary stone structure. Forensic experts and archaeologists were called on the… Continue Reading
An oracle well at least 1800 years old dedicated to the god Apollo has been discovered in Athens. Though the powers of the oracle at Delphi and others were famously plied by the ancient Greeks, this is the first ancient… Continue Reading
Paul Koudounaris is not a man who shies away from the macabre. Though the Los Angeles-based art historian, author and photographer claims that his fascination with death is no greater than anyone else’s, he devotes his career to investigating and… Continue Reading
The Maya are one of the oldest cultures in the world. This exhibition is all about the magnificent artistic forms of expression of the Maya. With a collection of around 300 works of art, including many Mexican national treasures, it… Continue Reading
A priceless 2,000-year-old Aphrodite statue was seized by the police along with 13 other historical artifacts on July 12 in Istanbul. The Roman period statue of Aphrodite recovered by Turkish authorities [Credit: DHA] Istanbul anti-smuggling police units contacted two… Continue Reading
Third century Buddhist relics have been found at Pondugula on the right bank of the Krishna River in the Guntur district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Buddhist pillars carved with half lotus medallions and floral designs, datable to… Continue Reading