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Hair-raising Medieval curses that protected books from plunder

The curses, addressed to potential thieves, almost always promised the most dreadful way to die if you stole a book

February 11, 2021

The magical Medieval village & Castle of Monemvasia (photos)

History and culture in abundance

Syria finds body of famed archaeologist beheaded by Islamic State

ISIS militants detained Asaad for over a month before his murder, his family said

Egypt announces first major archeological discovery of 2021

52 burial wells were found with depths ranging from 10 to 12 meters and containing more than 50 wooden coffins dating back some 3,000 years

Νο NASA maps do not confirm that the myth of Odysseus actually existed

Archaeologists may have discovered the birthplace of King Arthur: Legends come to life?

What about Excalibur?...

February 3, 2021

Military: 10 fierce fighting forces throughout history that were high on drugs

From ancient warriors tripping on bog myrtle to modern soldiers buzzed on chemical combinations, soldiers have long had access to various options.

February 1, 2021

Uproar after scholar bans excavation of Egyptian mummies

As Egypt carries out intensive excavation works an Islamist scholar stirred a heated debate after stating that displaying mummies is against Islam

February 1, 2021

The disturbing true story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin

What actually happened in Hamelin?

January 29, 2021

53 years after capturing a US spy ship in a deadly attack N. Korea is still bragging about its prize

Pueblo is the second oldest US Navy ship officially in service, and it's the only one still in the custody of an adversary

January 22, 2021

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Hair-raising Medieval curses that protected books from plunder

The curses, addressed to potential thieves, almost always promised the most dreadful way to die if you stole a book

The magical Medieval village & Castle of Monemvasia (photos)

History and culture in abundance

Syria finds body of famed archaeologist beheaded by Islamic State

ISIS militants detained Asaad for over a month before his murder, his family said

Egypt announces first major archeological discovery of 2021

52 burial wells were found with depths ranging from 10 to 12 meters and containing more than 50 wooden coffins dating back some 3,000 years

Νο NASA maps do not confirm that the myth of Odysseus actually existed

Read more about the study

Archaeologists may have discovered the birthplace of King Arthur: Legends come to life?

What about Excalibur?...

Military: 10 fierce fighting forces throughout history that were high on drugs

From ancient warriors tripping on bog myrtle to modern soldiers buzzed on chemical combinations, soldiers have long had access to various options.

Uproar after scholar bans excavation of Egyptian mummies

As Egypt carries out intensive excavation works an Islamist scholar stirred a heated debate after stating that displaying mummies is against Islam

The disturbing true story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin

What actually happened in Hamelin?

53 years after capturing a US spy ship in a deadly attack N. Korea is still bragging about its prize

Pueblo is the second oldest US Navy ship officially in service, and it's the only one still in the custody of an adversary