These exclusive pictures show the world famous Denisova Cave in the Altai Mountains from which a series of stunning scientific discoveries on man’s origins have been made in recent years. More are expected as a result of a hive of… Continue Reading
The finger rings seen here are part of a fabulous trove of personal effects once belonging to Queen Amanishakheto, one of the most important rulers of the ancient Nubian kingdom of Meroë. The large group of more than 60 rings… Continue Reading
An inhospitable sea stack on the Aberdeenshire coast has been confirmed as the site of the earliest Pictish Fort and pre-dates the iconic Dunnottar Castle, carbon dating has revealed. The sea stack to the south of Stonehaven, known as Dunnicaer,… Continue Reading
The Viking hit-and-run raids on monastic communities such as Lindisfarne and Iona were the most infamous result of burgeoning Scandinavian maritime prowess in the closing years of the 8th Century. These skirmishes led to more expansive military campaigns, settlement, and… Continue Reading
Archaeologists digging in a kingly palace in Israel have found 120 large wine jars, some with residue, and grape seeds from 4,000 years ago from which they may be able to resurrect some ancient Canaanite grapevines. They found the jars… Continue Reading
The results of an extensive analysis of a 50,000-year-old toe bone belonging to a Neanderthal woman, which was unearthed in a cave in 2010, have been long awaited. Now, after much anticipation, the findings have finally been released by the… Continue Reading
Dona Paula Estate Malbec 2011 Ixel Balamke’s wine notes Color – Intense purplish red color. Aroma – Sweet, spicy and intense aromas, with notes of red fruits and herbs (such as Herbes de Provence). Initial Taste – Lots of raspberry… Continue Reading
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. On this day of the Feast for the Lion and Serpent, I thought that I would share one of the earliest images of the Lion and the Serpent. It… Continue Reading
A shipwreck from a failed Mongolian invasion of Japan in the 13th century has been discovered by archaeologists working at the underwater Takashima Kozaki site. Researchers from the University of the Ryukyus and the Matsuura city board of education said… Continue Reading
Egypt has lifted a 13-year-old ban on excavation permits issued to foreign archeology missions working in Upper Egypt, Secretary General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) Mostafa Amin was quoted by Youm Friday. For 13 years, the excavation permissions… Continue Reading