Ancient Egypt holds many mysteries that archaeologists are trying to figure out. The mysterious history of Egypt is why it interests scientists. Watch the video below to find out more!
10 Mummy Discoveries That Scared Archaeologists
Here are 10 mummy discoveries that scared archaeologists! The history of ancient Egypt has left many scientists confused. Mummies in Egypt have also been a hot topic between Egypt archaeologists.
A Day In the Life of a Medieval Executioner
The daily life of a medieval executioner was not easy. They did more than simply chop off heads and break prisoners on the wheel. Trying to uphold justice and set an example for their community was only one part of an executioner's duties; they also served as medical professionals and sometimes as spiritual guides, helping the condemned accept their fate and beg forgiveness before God. Occasionally, other villagers ostracized executioners for having a grim job, and yet, as they say, “It’s a job and somebody has to do it.”
What are the secrets behind Antarctica?
What do you know about Antarctica which is a desolate place covered with thick ice? The continent is one of the world's least explored and most mysterious places with blood falls beside the singing ice phenomenon. As such, it lends itself to many conspiracy theories. Find out all you really need to know about exploring Antarctica in this video.
10 Most Mysterious Recent Archaeological Discoveries
In the following video we will be analyze the 10 most mysterious recent archaeological discoveries. Watch the video below for more information!
How were the Pyramids of Egypt really built?
If limestone blocks were dragged up a mud brick ramp to be placed at the top of the Great Pyramid, where is the evidence of this huge ramp? How could materials such as wooden rollers and mud bricks take the strain put on them by tons of stone? Thousands of men are supposed to have dragged the building blocks across the desert in the searing heat - how did the ancient project managers keep morale up amongst the dusty and tired workforce?
In this video we will investigate how the Pyramids were really built. Enjoy!
The New Discovery in Egypt That Scares Scientists
Even if the really big finds of archaeology may already belong to the past, experts are all over the world looking for traces of former civilizations and their remains. In the process, small and large things are found every day that help to establish connections and better understand the origins of today's civilization. Again and again, archaeologists come across treasures whose meaning and contents they almost can't believe at first. The following finds are about things that you either never expected or where you were amazed to find such treasures even after so many years of excavations.
12 Most Incredible Finds in Egypt That Scare Scientists
The ancient Egyptians were one of the most remarkable cultures of the old world. In terms of art, architecture and science, they were light years ahead of almost everybody else - so much so that modern-day historians can't understand where their knowledge came from! Even now, there are many ancient Egyptian discoveries that historians and scientists struggle to rationalise - and you're going to see them in this video.
A Day In The Life Of A Roman Slave
The Roman Empire ran on slaves. Slavery was such a necessary part of its ecosystem that a massive 1 in 5 citizens in the Roman Empire were enslaved.
It was so common in fact, that Emperor Nero was once told by his advisor Seneca that “a proposal was once made in the senate to distinguish slaves from free men by their dress,” but “it then became apparent how great would be the impending danger if our slaves should begin to count our number.”
In essence, if slaves were to realize how large in number they were, then they could easily rise up against their masters.
The Roman Empire is one of the greatest civilizations of all time. It gave us poetry, music, art and stories still told today. It produced new sciences, medicines and works of great minds like the ancient Greek philosophers: Socrates, Hippocrates, Plato, Aristotle… to mention a few.
When we think of Ancient Rome, we think of the decadence and luxury of a civilization living lavishly. What we don’t think of is the slavery that made this all possible.
Mysterious Forbidden Historical Secrets
In the following video we will explore and try to explain mysterious forbidden historical secrets. Watch the video to find out more!
Victims of the Brazen Bull: Most Painful Torture Device in History
The Brazen Bull, a torture device so depraved only a madman could have created it. Find out the history of the Bull and some of its most unfortunate victims in today's insane video!
Scientists Terrifying New Discovery Under Antarctica's Ice Changes Everything
In the video below we will be exploring scientists’ terrifying new discovery under Antarctica’s Ice that changes everything. Enjoy!
360 Video: Inside the Tomb of St. Peter at the Vatican
In this video we will be exploring the inside of the Vatican Grottos, a series of chapels and papal tombs located directly beneath the famous St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. In 360 degrees, the final resting places of popes dating back to the Middle Ages can be viewed on a virtual tour narrated by Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric.
Of the 266 Popes throughout history, approximately 100 of them are buried below the basilica. On the tour, viewers will see monuments to Pope Nicholas the Fifth, Pope Innocent the Seventh, and Pope Paul the Second, among others.
In an exclusive and stunning conclusion to the tour, Yahoo News filmed the tomb of St. Peter, the man Catholics call the “First Pope,” one of the twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. The remains of Peter are located directly beneath the altar where Pope Francis celebrates Mass, and create a literal foundation for the Church and its deep and storied history.
Virtual Egypt 4K: What Did the Pyramids Look Like?
What did the Pyramids of Egypt look like 4500 years ago? In this video we take a tour of the Giza Plateau and the Pyramids in a way you've never seen before.
The rare coin that Brutus produced to commemorate Caesar's death is returned to Greece
Investigators in New York returned that priceless ancient gold coin to the Greek government after concluding that it had been stolen and unlawfully offered for auction in 2020.
Unquestionably the greatest piece of ancient coinage is the Eid Mar.
The coin, which is worth $4.2 million, depicts the portrait of Marcus Junius Brutus, a former ally and friend of Julius Caesar who was assassinated on the Ides of March in 44 B.C. among other Roman senators.
Historians and specialists claim that Brutus had the coins struck in gold and silver to celebrate Caesar's death and to pay his soldiers during the civil war that ensued.
The coin, one of 29 antiquities retrieved to Greek authorities, was turned up earlier this year by an unnamed American millionaire who, according to investigators, had purchased it in good faith in 2020.
The murder of Caesar on the Ides of March in 44 BC.
According to officials, the British dealer who assisted in organizing the sale was detained in January, and the currency itself was found in February.
The coin, which was produced two years after Caesar's death, is one of just three known to exist and is around the size of a nickel and weighs about 8 grams, according to experts.
There were also 100 of the coin's silver counterparts, which are confirmed to exist.
They can be sold for between $200,000 and $400,000.
According to experts, the coin was probably found more than ten years ago in a location in modern-day Greece where Gaius Cassius Longinus, Brutus' ally in the civil war, and their army were camped.
The Latin inscriptions "BRVT IMP" and "L PLAET CEST" are carved alongside an image of Brutus from the side on the coin's front, or obverse.
According to experts, the first one stands for "Brutus, Imperator," with imperator denoting commander rather than emperor.
The latter is an acronym for Lucius Plaetorius Cestianus, who served as Brutus's de facto treasurer and oversaw the coinage's minting and assaying.
On the reverse, a pileus-shaped cap is flanked by two daggers.
According to scholars, the daggers represent Brutus and Cassius and represent the manner of Caesar's execution, while the cap represents freedom and was worn by emancipated slaves.
The overall message of the painting is to commemorate the murder as the action that freed Rome from Caesar's rule.
The Latin inscription "EID MAR" appears beneath the symbols, designating the Ides of March, or March 15, 44 B.C., the momentous day when the conspirators left Caesar dead on the Roman Senate floor.
Representation of the zodiac sign Sagittarius. Image credit: Ahmed Emam, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
Full-size ancient Egyptian zodiac signs were discovered at the Temple of Esna
On the ceiling of an ancient Egyptian temple, an amazing series of relief paintings showing the zodiac signs has been discovered.
The site, which was built as the Temple of Esna, was dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum and was covered in ornamental art, including one of the most comprehensive Egyptian star charts ever found.
Researchers discovered reliefs depicting the planets Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars as well as a group of constellations known as the decans, which were used to gauge the passage of time during the night, in addition to the whole zodiac.
The 12 constellations that make up the zodiac are roughly located along the ecliptic, the path that the sun takes through the sky over the course of a year.
Representation of decans, zodiac signs used to measure the twelve hours of the night. Image credit: Ahmed Emam, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
The zodiac constellations, also known as star signs, are believed to have been introduced to Egypt by the Ancient Greeks.
In a statement, Dr. Daniel von Recklinghausen from the University of Tübingen said that the zodiac was "used to decorate private graves and sarcophagi and was of considerable importance in astrological literature, such as horoscopes found etched on pottery sherds."
Nonetheless, it is uncommon in temple decoration; aside from Esna, there are just two examples that have been preserved in their entirety, both of which are from Dendera.
All that is left of the Temple of Esna is a substantial entryway made of sandstone, which Claudius the Roman Emperor erected in front of the principal building in the first century CE.
The several amazing paintings that cover the chamber have been painstakingly exposed and restored over the past few years by von Recklinghausen and his colleagues.
The mud layer that has shielded and conserved the vibrant embellishments for over two millennia has kept them in superb shape despite their age.
Of course, this layer has also hidden the photographs, and scientists are using the gentlest methods possible to remove the dirt in order to expose the pictures without harming them.
The researchers discovered an inscription in 2020 that had newly unknown names for ancient Egyptian constellations.
Representation of the constellation Scorpio, after restoration and re-coloring. Image credit: Ahmed Emam, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
For instance, the Big Dipper was shaped like a bull's leg and was called after the evil god Seth.
While Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky and a member of the Canid Majoris constellation, was given its name after the Egyptian goddess Isis, the constellation Orion was linked to the god Osiris.
A series of beautiful frescoes depicting the serpent goddess Wadjet and the vulture goddess Nekhbet were discovered in 2022 after additional repair work.
Together with the recently discovered zodiac, researchers also discovered drawings of fantastical creatures like a four-winged bird with a snake's tail and a crocodile's head.
Though there is still a lot of muck to be removed and more than half of the ceiling has been rebuilt, the crew is sure to find more amazing paintings in the years to come.
2,000 mummified ram heads uncovered in Egypt’s Abydos by an archaeological mission
More than 2,000 mummified ram heads from the Ptolemaic period (332 B.C. to 30 B.C.) as well as a massive structure from the Sixth Dynasty have been discovered by the American archaeological mission affiliated with New York University while working near the King Ramesses II temple in Abydos, southern Egypt.
The discovery is significant because it provides more information about the history of the Temple of King Ramesses II in the Abydos Sohag governorate and the surrounding area, according to Mostafa Waziri, secretary-general of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities, an organization tasked with safeguarding Egyptian heritage.
Together with the rams' heads, the expedition, according to him, also turned up a number of other mummified creatures, including ewes, dogs, wild goats, cows, deer, and mongooses.
They were located in one of the recently uncovered storage spaces inside the temple's northern section.
The mummified rams are believed to have been used as votive offerings in Abydos during the Ptolemaic era, according to the mission's leader, Sameh Iskandar.
The enormous exposed structure, which originates from the Sixth Dynasty, has a distinctive architectural style.
It is characterised by massive, five meters broad walls that are quite thick.
Iskandar claimed that studies being done on the practices and architecture of the Old Kingdom in Abydos would benefit from an examination of this structure.
The mission was also successful in revealing portions of the northern wall of the structure encircling the temple and its accoutrements, according to Mohamed Abdel Badei, head of the central department of Upper Egypt Antiquities at the Supreme Council of Antiquities.
Also, the crew discovered statue parts, papyri, ancient tree remains, clothes, and leather shoes.
The Temple of Seti I and the Temple of Ramses II are just two of the significant buildings in Abydos, one of Upper Egypt's earliest ancient cities.
Mysterious Lost Cities Found
In today’s video we will be exploring mysterious lost cities that have been found. Enjoy!
12 Most Amazing Ancient Artifacts Finds
What defines a fantastic ancient artefact find? Is it the value of the artefact in money? Is it the object's age? Is it its rarity? The answer is that it can be all of these things and more, or perhaps even none of them! Fantastic artefact discoveries speak for themselves but allow us to speak for them anyway in this video.
15 Strangest Islands in the World
There are thought to be as many as 670 thousand islands on the planet… with each one having its own unique shape, environment, and history. Not all of them are what you’d expect, though, and there’s a handful that stand out among the rest because of how unusual they are. From bizarre animals, to geological structures, legends, and human developments… it’s time to take a tour of the 15 strangest islands on earth.
