Details: Nymph of the Woods and Nymph of the Fields, Carlo Pittaluga, 1915

Thursday, May 2, 2024

In the realm of art, certain works possess the power to transport us to a world of enchantment and wonder. Carlo Pittalu...

Uпearthed Vampire Skeletoп: Massive Stake Throυgh Chest to ‘Stop It from Wakiпg Up.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Lindholm Høje, overlooking the city of Aalborg in Denmark, is a significant Viking burial site and former settlement.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

The southern part of Lindholm Høje dates to the Viking Age, around 1000 – 1050 AD, while the northern part is significan...

In a recent post I mentioned the tallest remaining section of Hadrian"s Wall at Hare Hill near Lanercost Priory in Cumbria, England.

Thursday, May 2, 2024

This here is a reconstruction of how it may have appeared in the 2nd century AD compared to today. The walkway and crene...

Unlocking History: The Remarkable Survival of a Wooden Bucket from Roman Times

Thursday, May 2, 2024

In the annals of history, certain artifacts emerge like silent witnesses, offering us glimpses into the lives of ancient...

Thracian Bronze Head of Seuthes III, Late 4th-Early 3rd Century BC

Thursday, May 2, 2024

The Thracian Bronze Head of Seuthes III, crafted during the late 4th to early 3rd century BC, stands as a testament to t...

The Immortal Dacians Geto Dacian Magi/Beared Mystic on an ancient marble sarcophagus found in the Portonaccio section of Rome 180 AD and now held at the Museo Nazionale Romano (Palazzo Massimo).

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The Geto-Dacian Magi depicted on the ancient marble sarcophagus are shrouded in symbolism and mystique. Dressed elegantl...

The Bosnian Pyramid: Unraveling the Mystery of Visoko's Controversial Landmark

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

In the rolling hills of Bosnia and Herzegovina near the town of Visoko lies a remarkable and contentious structure known...

The Clifton Rocks Railway was an underground funicular railway in Bristol, which also served as a WW2 air-raid shelter.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

The tunnel through the limestone cliffs was 500ft long and ran 230ft deep. It carried 427,000 people in the first year o...

Resurfacing History: The Revealed Villages of the Peak District

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

In 1943, the serene landscapes of the Peak District were transformed forever as two historic villages, Ashopton and Derw...