Antonio Canova’s “Amaze with a Masterpiece Story” Statue of Cupid and Psyche
A true gem of virtuosity, Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss is a marble sculpture made between 1787 and 1793 by Antonio Canova. The sculptor portrayed the loving embrace of two…
In Croatia, archaeologists discovered remnants of a Roman chariot with horses
Archaeologists in Croatia unearth incredibly well-preserved fossilised remains of a Roman chariot buried with two horses ‘1,700 years ago’ as part of ‘ritual for wealthy family’ 17…
The mysterious reappearance of ancient Buddha statues in China when the Yangtze River’s water level dropped
The Yangtze’s water levels have been falling rapidly due to a drought and a heatwave in China’s southwestern region BEIJING – Plunging water levels of the Yangtze River…
7,000-year-old mass grave in Slovakia may hold human sacrifice victims
The archaeologists have discovered about 35 skeletons, almost all missing their heads, in a mass grave that dates from about 5000 B.C. at Vráble in western Slovakia….
Best Buried Renaissance Bishop Found in Sweden- Peder Winstrup
This is one of the best preserved mummies in Europe. A 17th-century individual can hardly be seen in this condition: nose, ears, and goatee still visible; the shroud with its…
Iran’s “Burnt City” has the world’s oldest fake eye, dating back to 2800 BC
Believe it or not, fake eyes have existed for thousands of years. Besides improving the physical appearance of the patient needing the artificial eye, fake eyes also…
Close your eyes for a restful night’s sleep, and the medieval box bed will amaze you once more
The box bed, sometimes known by its French name of lit clos, is a bed built into a piece of furniture. It looks curious to us today and it’s…
Shocked to find “strange and interesting objects” among the extraordinarily wealthy Viking hoard, which were only about 5,000 years old
Around the time the Irish were stamping out the Viking presence in their country, local lore says the Scots and Vikings also fought a battle near Galloway,…
Mysterious Iron Age Chariot Burial Site Discovered, Casting Light On Researches
The 3,000-year-old war machine was likely used by Western Zhou royalty. People examine a Western Zhou Dynasty (1046 to 771 BC) bronze chariot restored over three years…
Secret Catacombs With Incredible Ancient Skeletons Covered In Priceless Jewelry
Hese ancient skeletons are said to be remains of Catholic martyrs dug up from Roman catacombs.The bodies are covered in priceless ancient treasure and they are a…