The Siege of Jerusalem (70 AD) - The Great Jewish Revolt

The entire documentary on the Roman Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD. This massive battle is one of the most stunning of all antiquity. On display were impressive siege works and feats of bravery on both the Roman and Jewish sides as they fought mercilessly over every inch of Jerusalem. Fighting would even make its way up the the inner sanctums of the Temple Mount and witness the destruction of the Second Temple.

The gold-filled tomb of the “Exiled King” makes everyone overwhelmed

Liu He was an emperor of the Chinese Han dynasty with the era name Yuanping. He was originally the ruler of Changyi, later installed by the minister Huo Guang as emperor in 74BC.

Twenty-seven days later, he was deposed and omitted from the official list of emperors, with a total of 1127 examples of misconduct used as evidence in articles of impeachment by palace officials.

Liu He was banished to live in exile as a commoner, where he later died in his early thirties in 59 BC, survived by his 16 wives and 22 children.

He was buried in the tomb of the Marquis of Haihun, located in the northern part of Xinjian in Jiangxi. Archaeologists uncovered the tomb in 2011, with ongoing excavations discovering around 20,000 artefacts.

His tomb is one of the best-preserved from the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-24 AD) ever found, with the most integrated structure, distinct layout and complete sacrificial system. The tomb has yielded the largest number of relics, boasting the most variety and the finest craftsmanship in Jiangxi.

Among the relics, including gold, bronze, and jade artefacts, archaeologists discovered a broken lacquer “screen” in the main chamber of the tomb and restored two portraits, one of which is believed to be the earliest portrait of Confucius ever found in China.

Also unearthed were over 5,000 pieces of bamboo slips of Confucian classics, indicating the prevalence of Confucius’ teachings over 2,000 years ago.

The Qi version of The Analects of Confucius, which had been lost for about 1,800 years, was found in the unearthed bamboo slips which have been subject to infrared scanning and are ready for further study.

Such vicissitudes might have deprived his life of imperial glory, but the relics unearthed from his tomb tell a different story, revealing a dynasty’s grandeur. The trove of gold items unearthed is the largest single batch ever found in a Han Dynasty tomb, proof of the dynasty’s rich gold reserves.

It is also the only tomb with a chariot burial site in the south of the Yangtze River. Five well-preserved horse-drawn vehicles, each with four sacrificed horses, were found, indicating that the owner was among the highest echelons of the Han Dynasty.

Liu, the marquis, was the grandson of Emperor Wu, whose reign ushered in a prosperous period of the Han Dynasty that is believed on par with the reign of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty.

“To know Emperor Qin and his dynasty through archaeological artefacts, one can turn to Terra-cotta Warriors. Nevertheless, before the Haihunhou tomb, there were not many artefacts for an in-depth study of Emperor Wu,” said Yang Jun, a researcher at the Jiangxi Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology and the leading archaeologist.

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Aeternum: Legacy of Rome

Behold Aeternum, a faction of grand purpose and boundless ambition, embodying the spirit of Rome's glorious past, yet evolved to conquer the challenges of an unprecedented future. Will you join their ranks, or be left in the wake of their unyielding march to supremacy?

The Rise and Fall of the Tallest Mammal to Walk the Earth

It arose from rhino ancestors that were a lot smaller, but Paraceratherium would take a different evolutionary path. Believe it or not, it actually became so big that it probably got close to what scientists think might be the actual upper limit for a land mammal.

Why Ancient People Didn't See the Color Blue

Here's a philosophical question for you. If a color doesn't have a name, can we still see it? Many years ago, the human eye evolved to give us the ability to see about a million colors. That's a lot. Then how come, until very recently, nobody saw or even heard of the color blue? Well, it's because blue just -- didn't exist yet. Let's find out why in the video below!

Father discovered a medieval English gold coin worth a record $875,000 on the first day he tried out his new metal detector

When his children were born, Michael Leigh-Mallory gave up his passion for metal detecting. Now, 10 and 13, they encouraged him to take up the hobby again. On the first day he used his new metal detector, he found the oldest gold coin in England, dating back to the 13th century.

"The day after it arrived, I went out into this field. It was a bright, sunny day, and within 15 minutes, I found the coin. I knew it was gold, but I had no idea how important it was," Leigh-Mallory told The Guardian.

The 52-year old ecologist and amateur historian had dug up the rare gold penny as it glistened in a field in Devon, South West England, and was advised to take it to the British Museum. It was discovered to be one of only eight in existence, and the last one was found 260 years ago, according to The Metro.

The coin, made from North African gold, was minted in the reign of Henry III, who was the English king between 1217-72.

Not only did it bring immense joy to Leigh-Mallory and his family, but also a record-breaking hammer price of £540,000 – with extra fees taking the total £648,000 ($878,778) – when the coin was sold at Spink and Sons auctioneers in London, on February 2022.

Spink told Insider that the sale price made it the most valuable coin ever sold in the UK. A private collector bought it, say reports.

"It is quite surreal, really," Leigh-Mallory told the paper. "I'm just a normal guy who lives in Devon with his family, so this really is a life-changing sum of money which will go towards their futures."

In a statement to Insider, Leigh-Mallory said that he is "humbled and honored to be linked with the discovery and subsequent history afforded to us by the staggering research undertaken by Spink and the wider academic community about this coin."

He will split the profits of the find with the landowner. "The money will be put towards my children's future, who show the same passion for our history as me. In fact, I really owe it to them for having found the coin in the first place, as they were my inspiration to go out prospecting," Leigh-Mallory added.

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Archaeologists Discover Wooden Nails Mentioned by Julius Caesar

Archaeologists have found the famous ancient Roman "barbed wire" mentioned by Julius Caesar near a silver mine. To date, no trace of this military technology has been found.

When Julius Caesar undertook the legendary military expedition in Gaul in the 1st century BC, he wrote about small, sharpened wooden stakes that would cover the fences of their camp. This was an ancient Roman version of today's barbed wire.

Until this year, no examples of this military technology have been found. Now, researchers from Goethe University in Germany have discovered an intact specimen for the first time. In the process, they also removed a 130-year-old assumption about the region's history.

The small wooden stakes were found in what is now the German town of Bad Ems, where archaeologist Frederic Auth has led the excavations since 2019, according to a statement from the university.

12 Most Amazing Recent Ancient Artifacts Finds

The archaeological artefacts we find in the future might be even greater than those we’ve already found. Archaeology is a science that never stops, with new discoveries made every day somewhere in the world. The past few years have seen some especially fantastic finds come to light, and we’re going to highlight some of the best of them in this video!

Human Evolution: How We Domesticated Dogs

In todays video we start a brand new series 'Human Evolution'. In this series we will take a look at the key moments that brought us to where we are today. In this first episode we start with how we domesticated mans best friend and why it has been beneficial to us.

Do You Know What Is Hiding Under The Sands Of The Sahara Desert?

In this video we are going to explore some of the most mind blowing secrets held by one of the most inhospitable areas on earth and explore weather it could even be home to the lost city of Atlantis. The Sahara Desert is a vast and mysterious place, filled with strange and beautiful landscapes, ancient ruins, and countless stories waiting to be told. In this video, we'll explore the mysteries of the Sahara, from the lost city of Ubar, to the mysterious Pyramids of Meroe, we take a deeper look at some of the Sahara Deserts biggest secrets.

The Sahara desert holds some of the worlds most incredible ancient archaeological discoveries, that are both mysterious and strange. Did an ancient apocolypse befall this place? and what other unexplained, mysterious artifacts or archaeological finds, are there left to discover? Join us in this documentary anout unexplained mysteries, ancient finds, mysterious events and unsolved archaeological discoveries. We stand on the shoulders of giants and discover if lost city of atlantis, as described by Plato, could actually reside in this desert.

Monsters of the Sea

The world's oceans, covering more than 2/3rds of our planet, are filled with life of all sizes, and still remain vastly unexplored. Mariners of the past imagined a host of mystifying and terrifying creatures lurking in the dark depths. This program will discuss some of the most famous sea monsters in mythology and folklore, from the Kraken of Scandinavia, to the Isonade of Japan, to the Sirens of Greek mythology!

12 Most Incredible Recent Archaeological Finds

Almost all archaeology is interesting to an extent, but there’s nothing quite so exciting as what’s been discovered recently. Old discoveries have been pored over and studied by countless academics, but more recent ones often still hide secrets! Fortunately, there have been plenty of fascinating archaeological discoveries made in recent times. Here are some of the very best of them.

What Happened with Dinosaurs During the Cretaceous Period?

In this video, we're going to explore the Cretaceous Period, days before the extinction of the dinosaurs. We'll learn about the different dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous Period, and what caused their extinction.

Watch This Teen Illegally Climb Egypt's Great Pyramid

A German tourist illegally scaled Egypt's great pyramid of Giza, in broad daylight. Armed with a Go-Pro 18-year-old Andrej Ciesielski climbed nearly 500 feet to the top of the pyramid. Climbing the pyramid comes at a steep cost, a possible three year jail sentence if convicted. About halfway up he was spotted by Egyptian police. When he descended the pyramid he was taken into custody. Authorities made him delete his photos but they were unaware he could recover the files.

Haida: Indigenous "Vikings" of Canada

A look at the Haida, the First Nation people of Haida Gwaii in the Pacific Northwest. A powerful seafaring culture, the Haida don wooden armor and trade with and raid distant coastlines, drawing later comparisons to the Vikings. Faced with European and American traders, the Haida mount considerable resistance to colonial incursions in a history that includes American Revolutionaries, King Kamehameha of Hawaii, and more.