Most have heard of the story of Atlantis, a lost city that was once home to a great civilization. But what if the location of this fabled city is not just a myth? Could its true location be the exotic Azores Islands? Join us as we explore the possibility, that the Lost City of Atlantis is hidden among the islands of the Azores.
The Dangerous Life of a Dutch VOC Ship Sailor in the 17th Century
Have you ever wondered what life was like on a trans oceanic voyage during the 17th century? In this video you will experience the life of an average sailor embarking on a voyage for the VOC. The contracts the sailor's signed were usually initiated with unrealistic and fantastic sales pitches about what the sailors would experience and take back with them from the far east.
But what was their life really like on these ships after months at sea? Find out the experience of a typical VOC voyage to the East Indies!
The Battle of Salamis: The Largest Naval Battle in Antiquity
The Battle of Salamis was a pivotal naval battle fought between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire in 480 BC. It is considered one of the largest and most significant naval battles in antiquity, as it marked a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars and played a crucial role in the defense of Greek civilization.
The battle took place in the straits of Salamis, an island located near Athens, and was a part of the larger conflict between the Persian Empire, led by King Xerxes I, and an alliance of Greek city-states, led primarily by Athens and Sparta. The Persian Empire sought to conquer Greece as a means of expanding its empire and avenging the defeat it had suffered in the Battle of Marathon in 490 BC.
The Greek fleet, led by the Athenian general Themistocles, was significantly outnumbered by the Persian armada. However, the Greeks held a strategic advantage, as they were familiar with the narrow straits around Salamis, which made it difficult for the larger Persian ships to maneuver effectively. Themistocles devised a cunning plan to lure the Persian fleet into the straits, where the Greek triremes could more effectively engage the enemy.
The Greeks sent a false message to Xerxes, claiming that they intended to flee, which prompted the Persians to pursue them into the confined waters around Salamis. Once the Persian fleet was in the straits, the Greek triremes attacked, using their superior maneuverability and the element of surprise to their advantage. The Greeks employed a tactic called diekplous, in which they rowed through gaps between the Persian ships, ramming and disabling them.
The Battle of Salamis ended in a decisive victory for the Greeks, with the Persian fleet suffering heavy losses. This victory proved to be a turning point in the Greco-Persian Wars, as it significantly weakened the Persian forces and boosted the morale of the Greek city-states. The following year, the Greeks won another significant victory at the Battle of Plataea, which effectively ended the Persian invasion.
The Battle of Salamis is notable not only for its scale but also for the long-lasting impact it had on Western civilization. The victory of the Greek city-states preserved their independence and the development of their unique culture, which would go on to influence the later development of Western thought, politics, and art.
The Evolution of Insect Flight
The evolution of powered flight is one of the rarest adaptations made in nature only being possessed by four groups of animals, the birds, bats, pterosaurs and earliest of all the insects. Because the insects evolved so early and because they are the only animals to evolve powered flight that aren't vertebrates the path they took to get airborne is very different. This video seeks to explain what is known about the evolution of the insect wing and how they made the transition.
Ancient-Warfare Historian Rates 10 More Battle Scenes In Movies And TV
In today’s video Roel Konijnendijk will be rating 10 battle scenes in movies and television for realism. Enjoy!
The Three Kingdoms Period : The Great War for the Chinese Imperial Throne
In this video we will be talking about the Great War for the Chinese Imperial Throne. Watch the video and enjoy!
Human Evolutionary Timeline Explained
In this video we will explain the difference between Hominids and Hominins, when the hominins split off from the hominids and why this distinction is important. We will also explain the entire currently known and researched evolutionary timeline from these great apes, all the way up to us Modern Humans.
Inside the Dark Truth of Roman Slavery
Slavery was an ever-present phenomenon in the ancient Roman Empire. It played an essential role in society, and enslaved people were an important part of the economy. These enslaved people were so prominent in numbers that Romans did not see slavery as something uncommon or unjust.
Male and female slaves were sold and bought like cattle. There were different classes of slaves in the ancient Roman Empire. These slaves were bought, sold, tortured, and even killed in extreme cases for the sake of enjoyment. This inhumane treatment made the lives of all slaves miserable. But what is the history of slaves in ancient Rome? How were people enslaved? And how did their masters and the centralized government treat them?
In the ancient Roman Empire, slavery was so deeply rooted in the culture that people didn’t think it was anything unusual. Freedom was not considered a birthright; instead, it was regarded as a selected privilege. Furthermore, it was said that the freedom of one class of people was only possible because the other class was enslaved. Power and inequality were crucial parts of society. Slavery was considered a necessary practice for Romans as it was not thought of as something evil. The number of slaves was viewed as a sign of wealth, so the more, the better! Rich people are even said to have up to 400 slaves at a time. Nevertheless, it was also common for poor people to have a certain number of slaves.
18 Most Mysterious Ancient Megaliths and Tombs Discovered in the World
There are a number of mysterious, ancient sites discovered around world. Each one is shrouded in mystery as to how, when, and why they were built.
In our pursuit to understand more about our distant past, these prehistoric locations are bound to change what we have come to know about our prehistory. Here are 18 of the most mysterious and intriguing sites from around the world.
The Secret Life of Rock Pools
As the tide recedes along the shores, it uncovers a truly alien world of rock pools. At first look, the landscape presents little more than a barren, lifeless stretch of thick mud and rotting seaweed, strewn with boulders. But these features come together to create a unique habitat. Twice a day, miles of sand, gullies, reefs and rock pools are exposed, bringing into view a wealth of rarely seen marine life. Here, the sparse isolated pools open a window on the many conflicts that these creatures must content with in order to survive. Each rock pool is a tiny but complex ecosystem, home to crabs, shrimps, and all manner of incredible creatures.
The Fabulous Fashion of the Minoan Civilization
In today’s video we will explore the strange and bizarre world of ancient fashion by examining the archaeological research related to the mysterious lost civilization of antiquity: The Minoans of Bronze Age Crete! We will talk about everything from social norms and cultural relativism to Minotaurs.
Ancient Torture Devices That was worst Than Death
From the gruesome Iron Maiden to the brutal Pear of Anguish, we delve into the horrific tools used by our ancestors to extract confessions and punish wrongdoers. In this video, we'll take you on a journey through time, uncovering the origins and uses of some of the most infamous torture devices throughout history. We'll explore the psychological effects of torture on both victims and perpetrators, and examine how these devices were used to control and intimidate populations.
12 Most Amazing Archaeological Finds
There are countless incredible archaeological discoveries being unearthed across the globe every day. With so many stories to keep up with, it can be nearly impossible to stay informed - unless, that is, you subscribe to our channel! We meticulously track and gather each fascinating find, packaging them into videos like this one for your viewing pleasure. So, without further ado, let's dive in and explore these remarkable discoveries together!
This Creature Is Capable Of Killing Even Megalodon
Megalodon is these days renowned throughout the world for being the scariest beast that has ever existed on our planet. This absolute monster shark shows you how scary the world really was back in those days. But was it really the ultimate warrior when it comes to ferocious predators? We’re here to find out. From the biggest fish ever found to the reptile that made the seas into a no go zone, here’s 20 Sea Monsters That Are Scarier Than Megalodon
The Most Isolated Place on the Planet, Which Is Impossible to Reach
Have you ever wondered about the most remote and inaccessible locations on our planet? Well, Greenland, Iceland, or Antarctica are probably the first places that come to your mind. However, some places on earth are even more challenging to reach. These places typically hold a certain allure and fascination for many adventurous souls. In today's video, we will visit 15 hard-to-reach places on Earth. Before we go on, do like and subscribe to this channel. Also, ensure you turn on your notifications to know when we drop new videos. Let's go!
Possibly written in bone is a prehistoric style of clothing fitting
An animal bone fragment covered with human-made pits provides a possible example of how early humans in Western Europe may have fashioned clothes.
A nearly 40,000-year-old punctured animal bone fragment (shown) found in Spain was a leatherwork punch board bearing holes from piercing animal hide, a new study suggests.
According to research published in Science Advances on April 12, the almost 40,000-year-old relic most likely served as a punch board for leatherwork. They think that the bone piece was positioned beneath the animal skin as the fabric was being pierced, possibly for seams. If true, it predates eyed needles in the area by almost 15,000 years and is the oldest tool of its sort known to exist.
The about 11-centimeter-long bone fragment, which was discovered at an ancient site south of Barcelona, has 28 punctures dispersed on one flat surface, with 10 of them aligned and rather equally spaced.
Given that some holes are difficult to discern and the bone piece wasn't differently shaped, the marks don't appear to have been a notation system or adornment, according to archaeologist Luc Doyon of the University of Bordeaux in France. He believed the marks might have been created by leatherwork. But the theory wasn't confirmed, directing Doyon's subsequent actions, until he went to a cobbler's shop and observed one of the craftsman's tools.
He and his colleagues used weapons like pointed flint, horns, and antlers to pierce cattle rib bones in an effort to replicate the holes in the artifact. Pits resembling those on the bone fragment were made by piercing leather over bone with a burin, a pointed stone chisel, by hammering it with a hammer-like implement.
Additional research indicated that the artifact's 10 neat punctures were created with the same instrument, and they were all aligned and spaced equally. This suggests that holes were made in the leather and a threading instrument was used to sew a seam.
Long before the earliest known eyed needles, scientists were aware that humans wore garments (SN: 4/20/10). "What [the new discovery] tells us is that the technology for making fitted clothing was in the toolkit of the first modern humans who lived in Europe," adds Doyon.
Dinosaurs of the Mountains
Mountain fauna is something, unfortunately, left out of most of the fossil record. Due to the limits of the fossilization process, it is rare to find the prehistoric past of mountains. But there are a few examples, which are being uncovered more day by day about those creatures which lived in the mountains.
What Hygiene Was Like Throughout History
In today’s video we will dive into the clean and nasty of hygiene throughout history. Discussing the civilizations with the best and the worst sanitation habits. Enjoy!
When Archaeologists Excavated A Roman Toilet, They Uncovered A Haul Of Eye Opening Treasure
In the summer of 2019, a group of unpaid archaeologists is excavating a roman fortification in the UK. The old english proverb “where there's muck there's brass” may be supported by the team’s findings. Watch the video below to find out more!
Experts Uncovered The Sinister Truth About Why So Many Egyptian Statues Don’t Have Noses Anymore
Where did Egyptian statues' broken noses go? Why are all the statues missing noses?
Walking into the Egyptian art galleries at the Brooklyn Museum is an opportunity to view objects and artifacts that are thousands of years old. Among them are ancient sculptures with an unmistakable style. On closer inspection, however, you may realize there’s something strange about these statues. Many of them have at some point lost their noses.
