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The Age of Decadence
The Age of Decadence: Luxury and Power: The Role of Opulence in the Achaemenid Empire, Athens, and Alexander the Great Luxury has always been a symbol of wealth and status,…
Posted inSwitzerland
La Tène was discovered more than 150 years ago, the site gave its name to the second half of the Iron Age across much of Europe
Discovered over 150 years ago, La Tène lent its name to the second half of the Iron Age across much of Europe, with its distinctive artifacts often linked to the…
Posted inChina
Terracotta Warriors – A collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China
Deep beneath the earth, the ancient people of what is now China constructed extraordinary houses and palaces—not for the living, but for the dead. These elaborate tombs were designed to…
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The lost world of Sanxingdui (China)
Sanxingdui has yielded an astonishing array of Bronze Age artifacts, many of which were intentionally smashed or burned before being buried. This enigmatic treatment raises intriguing questions about their purpose…
Posted inJapan
Japan’s royal tombs
Burial Mounds and Korean Connections (3rd-8th Centuries AD) The Legacy of Japan’s Kofun Period Between the 3rd and 8th centuries AD, an estimated 160,000 burial mounds, known as kofun, were…
Posted inRome
Warriors of Rome
From Soldiers to Citizens: Duty and Service in the Empire The Reality of Military Service Rome’s military is renowned as one of the finest fighting forces of the ancient world.…
Posted inItaly
The largest excavation at Pompeii in a generation is uncovering nearly an entire city block, revealing remarkable discoveries that offer fresh insights into life and death beneath the looming presence of Vesuvius
The largest excavation at Pompeii in a generation is uncovering nearly an entire city block, revealing remarkable discoveries that offer fresh insights into life and death beneath the looming presence…
Posted inSweden
Buddha figurine is about 8.4cm tall and was probably made in the Swat Valley, Pakistan, in the late 500s to mid 600s AD. It was discovered during excavations at Helgö, Sweden
Beyond the Silk Road: Unraveling the Complex Web of Ancient Trade and Cultural Exchange The Silk Road has long been recognized as a conduit for the exchange of exotic goods…
Posted inTurkey
Woman’s Bathhouse Clogs (Nalin) with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays: A Glimpse into 19th Century Ottoman Elegance
Woman’s Bathhouse Clogs (Nalin) with Mother-of-Pearl Inlays: A Glimpse into 19th Century Ottoman Elegance Introduction In the opulent world of the Ottoman Empire, where artistry and craftsmanship flourished, even the…
Posted inArcheology World Indonesia
The Last Keeper: Protecting a 250-Year-Old Ancestral Secret
The Tribal Chief of West Papua and the 250-Year-Old Mummified Ancestor In the remote highlands of West Papua, Indonesia, traditions and customs are deeply intertwined with everyday life. Among the…