A team of archaeologists, working on the acropolis at the foothills of Feneos have excavated the ruis of an ancient Greek healing temple, which includes several huge statues at an altitude of 750m. The asclepion (a healing temple sacred to… Continue Reading
The sarcophagus of Ankh-f-n-khonsu, a high priest of ancient Egyptian god Amun Ra, has been unearthed in the west bank of Luxor, Antiquities Minister Mamdouh al Damaty announced Thursday. The sarcophagus, which dates back to the 22nd Dynasty (943B.C-716B.C.,) was… Continue Reading
About 1,300 years ago, a Jewish sorcerer arrived in the Muslim town of Jerash in Jordan. Local Muslims saw that his magic was old and powerful and that he was desperately in need of their help. ‘Magical’ silver scroll virtually… Continue Reading
An ancient marble altar showing a nude warrior battling a serpent monster has been discovered by villagers near the Akçay River in Turkey. Archaeologists said the altar likely dates to the second century A.D., a time when the Roman Empire… Continue Reading
The Rhone valley produces many great wines such as Hermitage and Chateauneuf du Pape. It also produces great value wines such as Cotes du Rhone. Straddling both categories are some very good wines at reasonable prices including wines from the… Continue Reading
An Israeli boy’s dream to be like Indiana Jones when he grows up came true ahead of schedule during a recent visit to the Tel Beit Shemesh archaeological site with his family. Itai Halperin, 8, of Pardesiya, was walking around… Continue Reading
Many of the ancient pagan observances during midwinter have been transformed or forgotten by our modern society. If you look into the origins of traditions practiced around Christmas today, you might be surprised to discover that the Christmas pastimes you… Continue Reading
The Derveni Papyrus has recently been inscribed as one of the works for protection within the Memory of the World Register by UNESCO. Named as the ‘Most Ancient Book in Europe,’ the history of the text’s discovery and decoding is… Continue Reading
An intact Etruscan tomb, complete with sarcophagi, a full array of grave goods and a mysterious marble head, has has been brought to light in the Umbria region of Italy, in what promises to be one of the most important… Continue Reading
Human beings have been drinking wine for thousands of years, leaving all manner of evidence behind. From literary and historical texts, to mythological and religious works, wine is ever-present on the page. Archaeologists have unearthed wine-related objects all across the… Continue Reading