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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Unveiling the Mysteries of the "Alien Throne" in New Mexico's Valley of Dreams
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
In the remote northwestern reaches of New Mexico, amidst the rugged terrain of the Navajo Nation, lies a natural wonder ...
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Discovered in 1922, Dolmen de Soto is located in the municipality of Trigueros (Huelva), Iberia.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
It is one of the most important and best preserved megalithic monuments on the Peninsula. Construction must have taken p...
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Palmyra: A Testament to the Cultural Crossroads of the Ancient World
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Palmyra, a mesmerizing oasis in the vast Syrian desert northeast of Damascus, stands as a poignant testament to the gran...
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