The Colosseum, also known as the Flavio Amphitheater (built between 72-80 AD), is divided into several different sections:The Arena: This is the central stage of …

Tens of thousands of ancient coins recovered from the seabed off Sardinia were only found when a diver saw something metallic out of the corner of their eye.

Detailed 3D maps of the bottom of the Swan River lead maritime archaeologists to a sunken barge in the heart of Perth that has lain unexplored for many years.

The history of humankind has always been a hot topic for discussion among historians and mainstream scientists who claim that we are the result of evolution. At the same time, ancient astronaut theorists argue that humanity was created by the ancient gods who visited Earth in the distant past. Author Zecharia Sitchin used to argue about the genetic intervention in humans’ DNA by the ancient astronauts, an extraterrestrial race. He suggested that Annunaki were the alien race who had arrived on Earth for gold from the mystical planet known as Nibiru, located beyond Neptune.

Almost 1,200 years ago, the Mediterranean Sea engulfed the city of Heracleion off the coast of Egypt. Before it sank more than a thousand years …

Virtually unknown, the discovery of three intact Egyptian Pharaoh’s tombs rivals King Tut’s discovery. This is the story of the gold of the Pharaohs and …

Dwarf elephants are prehistoric members of the order Proboscidea that, through the process of allopatric speciation on islands, evolved much smaller body sizes (around 1.5-2.3 …

One of the most enigmatic ancient sculptures ever discovered is The Lady of Elche, with its strange helmet that could link it to a long-lost …

For all those whose heart starts beating faster when they see some old and abandoned things, Homebush Bay in Sydney is the place to visit. …

Summary The Historical Significance of the Lion Armour of King Henry II The Lion Armour of King Henry II is a majestic ensemble that stands as a …

The ancient civilizations of Peru have long fascinated historians and archaeologists with their remarkable achievements in architecture and stone masonry…. The ancient civilizations of Peru …

The researchers suggest that the ancient megalith was used as a “supercomputer” to observe the night sky. Stonehenge has been shrouded in mystery for millennia, a …

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered about 20 ancient burials, some of which contain gold idols fashioned to look like the deities Isis, Bastet and Horus. …

An ancient Egyptian mummy is the oldest covered with gold, but it’s not the oldest ancient Egyptian mummy on record. The mummy of Hekashepes is …

A workshop discovered in Saqqara showcases the different ingredients ancient Egyptians used for embalming. An artist’s interpretation of an embalming scene with a priest in …

The ancient Egyptian pyramids have stood for thousands of years and are among the world’s most enduring monuments. But what did the pyramids look like …

Twelve severed hands found buried at an ancient Egyptian palace were likely cut from enemies and exchanged for gold in a ceremony known as “gold …

Newfound tombs from ancient Egypt at Saqqara include the burials of a temple overseer, royal treasury artist and an unknown individual. This is the largest …

These ancient ‘mummy portraits’ provide a window into ancient Egyptian life and culture. This portrait, painted between A.D. 150 and 200 on wood, shows a …

It’s possible that wind erosion made a rock feature in ancient Egypt look something like a sphinx, and then the Egyptians further refined it into …