elamite linear script

THE ENIGMATIC SCRIPT OF AN ANCIENT FORGOTTEN CIVILIZATION IN IRAN

In the 2nd millennium BCE, the territory of present-day Iran was inhabited by various groups and civilizations that had a significant impact on the cultural and political development of the region. One of the lesser-known civilizations that lived during this…

chachapoya

CHACHAPOYA CLOUD WARRIORS: AN ANCIENT PEOPLE WITH ENDURING MYSTERIES

Known as the “Cloud Warriors,” the Chachapoya were a pre-Columbian people who inhabited the mountainous region of northern Peru, in the cloud forest zone of the Andes. Their culture flourished between the 9th and 15th centuries, distinguished by their unique…

ECLIPSING TIME: THE ENIGMATIC ODYSSEY OF THE ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM

In the year 1901, off the coast of the enchanting Greek island of Antikythera, a group of divers stumbled upon the remains of an ancient shipwreck. Amidst the recovered artifacts, a peculiar metallic object caught their attention. Initially dismissed, this…

TEOTIHUACAN: THE FORGOTTEN TRAGEDY OF AN ANCIENT CITY

With a history steeped in mystery and brilliance, Teotihuacan rises in the historical landscape of Central America as one of the most remarkable archaeological sites. Its city, filled with monumental structures, palaces, and pyramids, represents the heart of a civilization…

leptis magna

LEPTIS MAGNA – THE LOST SPLENDOR OF THE ROMAN WORLD

Leptis Magna, one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the world, remains a treasure of the glorious past of ancient Rome. Located in present-day Libya, this city was once a vibrant center of the Roman Empire, with a rich…

dopra disks

THE DROPA DISKS: FORGOTTEN ARTIFACTS OF ANCESTORS

A Startling Discovery in the Baian-Kara-Ula Caves In 1938, an expedition led by archaeologist Dr. Chi Pu Tei into the Baian-Kara-Ula caves in China made a remarkable discovery. Within the caves lay traces of an ancient culture that once inhabited…

Tragedy of Masada

TRIUMPH OVER TRAGEDY: THE EMOTIONAL SAGA OF MASADA

The haunting echoes of history often reverberate through time, reminding us of the triumphs, tragedies, and sacrifices of those who walked before us. One such haunting story is that of tragedy of Masada, a legendary fortress perched high above the…

the battle of anghinari

THE BATTLE OF ANGHIARI PAINTING – A MYSTERY OF THE RENAISSANCE ART

The Battle of Anghiari is a famous painting created by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16th century. The painting depicts Florentine condottiere Niccolò Piccinino during a battle against Milanese troops in 1440. Although the painting was commissioned by the Florentine Republic, Leonardo…