Buried beneath a soccer field in Vienna’s Simmering district, archaeologists have uncovered a chilling testament to the violence of Rome’s northern frontier.A mass grave, hidden for nearly two thousand years, has brought to light a forgotten slaughter of Roman soldiers — and it’s already rewriting parts of Central Europe’s ancient history. A hurried grave for…
In February 2025, archaeologists announced the groundbreaking discovery of the tomb of Pharaoh Thutmose II, marking the first unearthing of a royal Egyptian tomb since Tutankhamun’s in 1922. This monumental find offers profound insights into ancient Egyptian history and burial practices, potentially reshaping our understanding of the 18th Dynasty. The significance of the discovery Thutmose…
In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, researchers in Egypt have uncovered the remains of the oldest known city, dating back around 5,000 years. This city, now called the “Golden City,” is located near Luxor and provides extraordinary insights into everyday life during the time of the pharaohs. The revelation marks a significant moment in understanding the…
The Holy Roman Empire is one of the most popular and powerful empires in history. It stretched from present-day Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco all the way to the Danube River, including a large part of present-day England. The western part of the Roman Empire existed from 27 BCE until its fall in 476 CE, while…
A recent archaeological discovery at the Taposiris Magna temple, west of Alexandria, has ignited discussions among historians and archaeologists. A white marble statue, adorned with a royal crown, was unearthed by a team led by Dr. Kathleen Martinez, who believes it may represent Cleopatra VII, one of history’s most enigmatic figures. While some experts see…
In the year 1258, the Mongol Empire, led by Hulagu Khan, launched a devastating siege on Baghdad, a city that symbolized centuries of cultural and intellectual achievement under the Abbasid Caliphate. This event marked the catastrophic end of Abbasid rule and dealt an irreparable blow to the Islamic Golden Age, a period of unparalleled advancements…
The Library of Alexandria, founded during the 3rd century BCE under the Ptolemaic dynasty, was an unparalleled center of learning and the largest repository of knowledge in the ancient world. It housed an extraordinary collection of hundreds of thousands of unique scrolls from diverse civilizations, serving as a beacon of intellectual achievement and cultural exchange….
