Dozens of Viking Round Shields Unearthed in Norway Were Also Used in Battles Not Just for Ceremonial Purposes, Study Finds

DESIGN 04.05.2023 06:21 AM

A recent study suggests that the Viking round shields discovered on the Gokstad vessel in 1880 were not exclusively meant for ceremonial purposes. Read the article to learn more.

Edible Ingredient in da Vinci's Paintings? Study Says Renaissance Master Painters May Have Added Eggs to Their Masterpieces To Withstand Humidity, Wrinkling, Yellowing

04.04.2023 03:17 AM

A new study examined the paintings of Leonardo da Vinci and Sandro Botticelli, among many other Renaissance master painters, and found egg proteins are mixed in oil paintings to protect their masterpieces. Read the article to learn more.

Nearly 1,000-year-old Brick Tomb Discovered in Northern China by Workers Renovating Stormwater Drains

04.01.2023 03:44 AM

During the restoration of drains in Shanxi province, a brick tomb from the Jurchen Jin dynasty of northern China was uncovered. Learn more about it in this article.

Stonehenge Not a Calendar: New Study Debunks Theory That the Monument Helped People Track Days of the Year

03.24.2023 07:30 AM

Last year, a British researcher proposed that the Stonehenge monument was a giant calendar. Check out how the new paper pours cold water on this theory, calling it "totally unsubstantiated."

Pharaoh-sphinx Statues Unearthed in Ancient Egyptian Sun Temple: What Do They Symbolize?

03.24.2023 07:07 AM

The unearthed damaged pharaoh-sphinx statues depict Ramesses II, Ramesses IX, Horemheb, and Psamtik II. Read the article to learn more details.

Futuristic 591-foot Seoul Ring: South Korea Plans To Build the World's Largest Spokeless Ferris Wheel by 2025

03.18.2023 03:26 AM

The futuristic Seoul Ring will be built in South Korea's capital at Haneul Park and is set to break away from the traditional look of Ferris wheels. Check out in this article how could such a design work.

Colchester Vase Is a Crucial Evidence of Gladiators Fighting in Roman Britain, Analysis Suggests

03.10.2023 07:42 AM

Analysis of the Colchester vase unearthed in 1853 shows that gladiators fought in Roman Britain in the late second century AD. Read the article to learn more about this story.

Sphinx-like Statue Unearthed in Ancient Egyptian Temple Looks Like Roman Emperor Claudius

03.08.2023 01:20 AM

The mini sphinx is much smaller than the Great Sphinx of Giza, which is 66 feet high. Read the article to learn more about the mystery of this limestone artefact.

Iron Age Comb Made From Human Skull Unearthed in England May Have Served as an Amulet, Researchers Say

03.07.2023 06:27 AM

Thousands of artifacts were unearthed during archaeological digs including an "extremely uncommon" Iron Age comb constructed from a human skull. Check it out in this article to learn more.

Remains of 4,500-year-old Sumerian Temple Discovered in Iraq Might Hold Secrets of the Ancient Civilization

02.24.2023 23:51 PM

The newly-discovered Sumerian temple is the outcome of the 2015 Girsu project of the British Museum supported by the Getty Museum. Read the article to learn more.

A Brief History of the Motor Car and Its Evolution

02.23.2023 02:12 AM

If the latest statistics are to be believed there are now 1.5 billion cars in the world. In fact, we've come a long way since the very first prototypes rolled off the production line. Here's a little history of the humble car for you to get you up to speed.

17cm Wooden Phallus Found Buried in Roman Fort May Have Been Used for Personal Pleasure, Mini Statue for Luck or to Ward-off Evil

02.20.2023 07:17 AM

The antique wooden Roman phallus discovered buried in a ditch and believed to have been used for sexual activities is now on exhibit at an English museum. Check it out in this article to learn more.

Tracing The Evolution of Abstract Art In Modern History

02.14.2023 10:20 AM

Abstract art is one of the most important art movements of the 19th century. It revolutionized how we see and interpret art, and it continues to wow us to this day. If you've been curious about this movement, its influences, and its impact, this article will help educate you.

7 Tips To Help You Plant A Successful Spring Garden

02.14.2023 10:17 AM

Whether it's preparing a garden bed, restoring a hardscape, or just doing a little pruning and moving to get your plants off to the right start, mastering the following tips can help you successfully kick-start your garden's spring season.

Life-sized Statue of Roman Emperor Posing as Hercules Was Discovered, Implying There Could Be More Hidden Remains To Be Found

02.07.2023 06:54 AM

The newly discovered statue in Rome appears to be the slain Roman emperor Decius who ruled for only two years. Read the article to learn more details.