Monthly Archives: Tháng năm 2024

Approximately 9,000 years ago, a woman of significant influence and esteem was interred in a burial site located in Bad Dürrenberg, Germany. Positioned in a seated posture, she cradled in her arms an infant approximately six months old. Notably, the child was not biologically hers, and there exists no indication that the infant was sacrificed. […]

The “Magdeburg Unicorn” certainly stands out as a comically inaccurate portrayal in the history of fossil reconstruction. It all began in 1663 when a partial fossilized skeleton of a woolly rhinoceros was unearthed in Germany. However, the subsequent attempt to reconstruct the creature resulted in this whimsically absurd depiction. While it may not be scientifically […]

The Ladby Ship stands as Denmark’s sole ship grave from the Viking era. Dating back to around 925 AD, the king of Ladby was interred within his vessel, measuring 21.5 meters in length and 3 meters in width, beneath a raised burial mound. His final resting place was adorned with his prized possessions, including an […]

Prostitution, often regarded as the world’s oldest profession, had its place in ancient civilizations, including that of Ancient Egypt. However, understanding prostitution in Ancient Egypt requires an examination of its societal, religious, and legal aspects, which often diverge significantly from modern perceptions of sex work. Social Context and Acceptance In Ancient Egypt, sex was not […]

The largest Roman gold hoard ever discovered was the “Trier Gold Hoard.” This remarkable find, which included 2,500 gold pieces totaling 18.5 kg, was uncovered in 1993 during excavation work, approximately 1,800 years after it had been hidden. The sheer scale and historical significance of the Trier Gold Hoard make it a truly exceptional archaeological […]

In 1915, a team of American archaeologists made a startling discovery: a concealed tomb buried 30 feet beneath the limestone bedrock at an ancient Egyptian burial site. Within the cramped limestone chamber, they encountered a grisly scene: the decapitated head of a mummy positioned atop a cedarwood coffin. Among the artifacts recovered from this tomb, […]

Throughout the expanse of the globe and across epochs, societies have bequeathed vestiges of their presence manifested in various artifacts. These enduring fragments furnish priceless glimpses into their societal fabric, spiritual beliefs, and cherished principles. From shards of abandoned pottery to meticulously crafted masterpieces or even human remains, these relics serve as focal points for […]

“The Rape of Proserpina” is a masterpiece by the great Italian sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, displayed inside the Borghese Gallery in Rome. This Baroque marble sculpture, created between 1621 and 1622, was completed when Bernini was only 23 years old. It depicts the Roman mythological tale of the abduction and subsequent rape of Proserpina by […]

In the 18th century, midwife Angélique Marguerite Le Boursier du Coudray (1712-1790) created a remarkable full-size obstetric mannequin to combat high infant mortality rates and educate young mothers about childbirth. This fantastic model consists of the lower part of a female body, a newborn doll, and various anatomical components. Crafted from leather, cotton, and canvas, […]

Recently a photo of an intact early Anglo-Saxon skeleton absolutely skewered by a modern cable or pipe, has gone viral. It’s a powerful photo emblematic of the trampling of heritage by modernity, and brutal disrespect of human remains. Except it isn’t…..Early Anglo Saxon burial (Oakington, Cambs) bisected by modern utility pipe   The viral posts […]