Apollo is perhaps the most important and mysterious of all the ancient deities in Classical Greek and Roman mythology. He was the son of Zeus and Leto and was so skilled that he soon came to be known as the god of
Egypt has, throughout the years, unveiled some of the most coveted and promising archaeological treasures. Commencing in the mid-1880s, excavations in the North African nation commenced under the guidance of William Matthew Flinders Petrie, the esteemed English Egyptologist often hailed as the
The Tower of Babel is one of the world’s biggest mysteries: did it exist? Or was it simply a moral tool? It is perhaps one of the Bible’s more mysterious stories, found in Genesis 11:1-9 where the tower is said to have
Nearly 2,000 years after it was buried in volcanic ash, Pompeii is turning up yet more breathtaking ancient splendours. Archaeologists working at the site have uncovered perfectly preserved fresco paintings inside what they believe to be the private residence of a wealthy individual.
Archaeologists digging in an empty stretch of Lincolnshire countryside have found a 1,300-year-old hermitage on the site of an even older henge. While both discoveries amazed researchers, the henge has particularly piqued interest after it was found to date to the late
Italian archaeologists discovered a “practically intact” metal battle helmet during a recent search in the Ionian Sea. The Superintendence of the Sea (SopMare), a Sicilian governmental organization responsible for protecting ancient artifacts in sea waters, announced the discovery on Thursday. The object
In winter or early spring in Beijing, some residents engage in a tradition dating back to the Qing Dynasty where they play fetch with birds. This tradition traces back to the 17th century to the early 20th century. Only around 50 to
European researchers recently discovered several ancient shipwrecks in Greek waters, some of which date back thousands of years. The shipwrecks were discovered in the waters surrounding the island of Kasos, the Greek Ministry of Culture, a government department that preserves the country’s
Dragon’s beard candy, an ancient Chinese delicacy, has become one of the latest viral food trends within TikTok’s culinary community. With just a few basic ingredients and a little bit of practice, you can whip up this historic confection in the comfort
Kyoto, a popular travel destination in Japan, will now restrict tourist access to parts of its renowned geisha district. Officials have reported an increase in complaints regarding tourist misbehavior and street overcrowding. Overseas tourist traffic to Japan is rebounding to pre-pandemic levels.