In the 15th century, during the age of gunpowder when the cannon came to dominate the battlefield, a new style of fortification evolved in Europe. Roughly resembling the shape of a star, these fortifications had many triangular bastions, specifically designed to cover each other, and a wide ditch. In order to counteract the cannon balls, defensive walls were made lower and thicker and were protected by gently sloping banks of earth called glacis in front of ditches so that the walls were almost totally hidden from horizontal artillery fire. The new fortification became so popular that the design was swiftly adopted by other nations as far as India and Japan.

What looked like nothing more than a heap of rocks was actually a highly organized society that had begun in 1000 BC and reached its apogee around 200 AD.

At the beginning of the 20th century, a team of international paleontologists prepared to excavate a cave located in a limestone formation known as Dragon-Bone Hill, a few hours outside of Beijing. The Cave of Zhoukoudian had traditionally been the haunt of dragon bone collectors, eager to find remnants of

During an archaeological excavation at Mill Hill near Deal, Kent, England, a captivating discovery shed light on ancient practices dating back to the Iron Age, specifically between 250-150 BC. Within Grave 112, researchers unearthed a remarkable artifact: a copper alloy crown, adorned in the distinctive La Tène style, resting in situ atop the skull of its long-buried owner.

Hundreds of animal skeletons found in Berenice harbor in 2011 made researchers think that this place was used as a pet cemetery. The presence of collars and similar items around the necks of the animals shows that the animals here are special.

Made of oak, they are the oldest known wagons in the world. Now on display at the History Museum of Armenia

The crags  of the Great Whin Sill (pictured looking towards Crag Lough) were utilised as part of Hadrian’s Walls defences © David Simpson Hadrian’s ‘Vale’ …

Homo floresiensis continues to stump researchers.

The new study is based on an analysis of 518 million-year-old rocks that contain the oldest collection of fossils that researchers have on record.

Discover the ingenious invention of Alaska’s Indigenous people: Snow goggles, the ultimate solution for enhanced vision and eye protection in the Arctic.

Mike Smale’s metal detector began to beep maniacally, with the fisherman unearthing coin after coin

In the heartland of ancient Armenia, nestled amidst the rugged terrain, lies the archaeological marvel known as the Van Çavuştepe Castle

Less than a mile from the great pyramids of Giza, a monumental structure of glass and concrete is emerging that will soon hold some of antiquity’s greatest marvels, including the golden death mask of King Tutankhamun.

The Behistun Inscription, etched into the rocky canvas of Behistun Mountain, stands as a testament to the ancient art of communication and storytelling. Meaning “Abode of God,” this multilingual inscription and expansive stone relief provide a fascinating glimpse into the historical tapestry of ancient civilizations. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the significance, linguistic richness, and the enigmatic stories hidden within the Behistun Inscription.

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In the expansive tapestry of human history, threads of mystery are interwoven with the familiar narratives of civilizations past. A compelling chapter within this cosmic saga unfolds when we contemplate the possibility of encounters with people from a civilization distinct from our own. Throughout the ages, tales persist of enigmatic beings, cultural nuances, and unexplained phenomena that challenge our understanding of humanity’s interconnected journey. This comprehensive exploration delves into the fascinating realm of encounters with individuals from a different civilization, transcending the known boundaries of history and sparking the imagination.

Delving into the annals of history, we embark on a captivating journey to a time when the skies became a canvas for inexplicable phenomena—Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). The last century witnessed the world’s first encounters with these enigmatic aerial apparitions, setting the stage for a journey fraught with mystery, skepticism, and an unquenchable thirst for answers. In this comprehensive article, we rewind the clock to explore the early chapters of UFO sightings, tracing humanity’s quest to unravel the cosmic enigma that has fascinated and perplexed generations.

Th𝚎 𝚍isc𝚘v𝚎𝚛𝚢 w𝚊s m𝚊𝚍𝚎 𝚋𝚢 𝚊𝚛ch𝚊𝚎𝚘l𝚘𝚐ist D𝚛 M𝚊𝚛tin𝚊 B𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚘n𝚘v𝚊 in Asw𝚊n, 𝚊 cit𝚢 with hist𝚘𝚛ic𝚊l im𝚙𝚘𝚛t𝚊nc𝚎 th𝚊t sits 𝚘n th𝚎 Nil𝚎. Sh𝚎 w𝚊s l𝚎𝚊𝚍in𝚐 𝚊 S𝚙𝚊nish 𝚛𝚎s𝚎𝚊𝚛ch t𝚎𝚊m inv𝚎sti𝚐𝚊tin𝚐 th𝚎 𝚛𝚎i𝚐n 𝚘𝚏 H𝚊tsh𝚎𝚙s𝚞t, th𝚎 𝚏i𝚛st 𝚏𝚎m𝚊l𝚎 𝚛𝚞l𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 E𝚐𝚢𝚙t wh𝚎n th𝚎𝚢 𝚍isc𝚘v𝚎𝚛𝚎𝚍 𝚊n 𝚞n𝚘𝚙𝚎n𝚎𝚍 t𝚘m𝚋 in th𝚎 cli𝚏𝚏s. Ch𝚊nn𝚎l 4’s “S𝚎c𝚛𝚎ts 𝚘𝚏 E𝚐𝚢𝚙t’s V𝚊ll𝚎𝚢 𝚘𝚏 th𝚎 Kin𝚐s” […]

A  false door , or  recessed niche , is an artistic representation of a door which does not function like a real door. They can be carved in a wall or painted on it. They are a common architectural element in the tombs of ancient Egypt, but appeared possibly earli

According to the Internet, villagers picked up a lot of fifty taels of large silver ingots on the edge of the Minjiang River, and some suspects had picked up