Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The Borso d’Este Bible stands as a breathtaking testament to the brilliance of Italian Renaissance miniature art, and it is truly a privilege whenever this masterpiece is made accessible to the public. Its rare exhibition
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A metal detectorist in Norway has made a significant discovery that researchers are currently examining. While using a metal detector in Bjugn, Trøndelag County, Roy Søreng found an oval brooch, a type of jewelry commonly
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Studies of ancient Maya codices, along with investigations of their glyphs and other important archaeological findings, reveal that the Maya developed a special relationship with bats. The ancient Maya did not fear bats. On the
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A remarkable ancient fibula was recently discovered near the former royal city of Grudziądz in Poland, marking only the second time such an artifact has been found in the country. Credit: Grudziądzkie Stowarzyszenie Twierdza –
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – This old treasure has long been surrounded by intrigue and speculation. Some individuals claim it is cursed, attributing a series of mysterious and unexpected deaths to its influence. Others believe the treasure brings good fortune to
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A recent study has provided new insights into the initial settlement of New Guinea and Australia by modern humans, Homo sapiens, enhancing our understanding of early seafaring and maritime mobility. During the last Ice Age, lower
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Many frightening monsters haunt the woods of North America, but none is more terrible than the Windigo (also Wendigo (Witiko), the very incarnation of terror. Found in the Native American folklore since Aboriginal times, the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – During the Middle Ages, a devastating plague known as the Black Death killed about one-third of Europe’s population. The disease was caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which fleas transmitted from infected rats to humans.
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A rare copy of De revolutionibus orbium coelestium, the groundbreaking work by astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, has been discovered at Lund University Library in Sweden. Remarkably, the book had remained unnoticed for more than a century,
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulcán, is a prominent stepped pyramid located at the center of Chichen Itza in Yucatán, Mexico. Credit: Kukulcan – Public Domain, El Castillo and the NAUM Project INAH.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The discovery of several unusually shaped spherical stones during road construction in eastern Türkiye has sparked wonder and curiosity among scientists and locals alike. These unusual stones remain to be examined by experts. Credit: IHA Unearthed
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The distinct character of Christmas Eve, both day and night, has been thoughtfully preserved in enduring folk traditions. These customs serve as a powerful reminder that this special time symbolizes a lasting connection of all generations,
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Deep in the heart of southeastern Arizona, near the Mexican border, a group of treasure hunters embarked on an adventure that would forever change their understanding of the world. As they traveled through a hidden
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – While beloved Christmas figures such as Santa and La Befana are celebrated worldwide, there are lesser-known characters whose stories inspire us to embrace the richness of tradition and change. One such figure is the Nuuttipukki
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Recent archaeological discoveries have provided new evidence supporting the accuracy of many Native American oral traditions. In particular, findings related to events described by English explorer John Smith (1580–1631) have shed light on historical interactions
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Finding the truth about Scipio Africanus remains a challenge because ancient records are lost, making it difficult to trace information about this great man. Perhaps the only thing we have are his words: “Ingrata patria,
