Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The ancient city of Alexandria (Charax), once a thriving metropolis on the Tigris River, is not widely known today. However, this may soon change due to recent discoveries by a team of archaeologists who have
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A 14th-century manuscript has been discovered in the library and archives of Shrewsbury School, identified as the only complete surviving copy of Richard Rolle’s original Emendatio vitae (The Emending of Life). The manuscript was found by
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists and historians are investigating the purpose of unusual ancient Roman miniature weapons. While some of these items appear to be votive offerings, a common find at Roman religious sites in Britain and other regions
Special Edition no. 1 (Members’ only) As our members know, we recently announced our commitment to launching regular special editions that explore a range of topics. Today marks the release of our first edition, which delves into “Legends and Mysteries
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Ivar the Boneless, a renowned Viking leader and son of Ragnar Lodbrok, is celebrated for founding a Viking dynasty in Dublin and leading formidable campaigns in 9th-century England. Despite his historical significance, Ivar’s burial site remains
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Tongeren, recognized as the oldest city in Belgium, is situated in the province of Limburg in the eastern part of the country. Its history dates back to the Roman era, originating from the settlement known
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Criticism, progress, and laughter are necessary, but their limits must exist. The manner in which the offense is replicated for applause and for self-applause is already only a step toward insanity. Momos had to be
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Samos is a significant island in the eastern Aegean, separated from the Turkish coast by the Straits of Mykale. The island’s landscape is defined by two prominent mountains: Mt Karvounis in the center and Mt
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A rare bronze wheel cross dating back to the 10th or 11th century was recently discovered by Juliane Rangnow, a volunteer archaeological monument conservator, during authorized metal-detecting surveys in western Havelland near Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Egypt, the land of pyramids and pharaohs, where magic played a vital role in life, and the afterlife was a desired destination, still holds many secrets waiting to be revealed. Today, we have uncovered one of
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A remarkable discovery has been made in the art world: an exceptional and newly identified painting by Peter Paul Rubens, titled Bearded Old Man, Looking Down to His Left (c.1609), is being presented at the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – For centuries, ancient China’s legendary golden suits of armor were known primarily through literary works. Now, a team of Chinese conservators has published their findings on reconstructing a golden suit of armor that remained buried
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The settlement traces found at Kaupang in southern Norway represent the remains of one of the many seasonal market sites of the early Viking Period. It is located in Skiringssal (now known as Huseby), not
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Oaxaca, located in southern Mexico, is renowned for its rich diversity of Indigenous peoples and cultures. Among the 16 officially recognized groups, the Zapotecs and Mixtecs are the most prominent. The current Zapotec population is estimated
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities has announced the discovery of a rare archaeological artifact: a ceramic faience mask dating back over 3,300 years. This significant find was uncovered in a collective grave containing
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – An enchanting legend tells that somewhere between the misty mountains and silent lochs lies a secret cave with an unusual pond. This mysterious cave is home to a wise couple who use their knowledge to
