Monsters of Roman Folklore

Dog-headed men, man-eating river worms, basilisks. In this video we will explore some of the strangest products of the Roman imagination. Enjoy!

Uncovering Secrets of the Ancient World: The Top 12 Greek Archaeological Finds

In this video, we'll take a look at some of the most exciting Ancient Greek archaeological discoveries of recent years. These discoveries have changed our understanding of ancient Greece and the ancient world, and they're sure to fascinate and interest you!

Ancient Greek archaeological discoveries are some of the most exciting things to happen in recent years, and we're gonna take a look at some of the most interesting in this video. From the discovery of the lost city of Atlantis to the emergence of new evidence about the Mycenaean civilization, these discoveries are sure to fascinate and interest you!

Why you wouldn't Survive as a Samurai

In an era where instant gratification is commonplace, imagine trading your touchscreen for a sword, your loungewear for armor, and your 9-to-5 schedule for an existence ruled by honor, discipline, and the impending threat of death. Oh you think you can handle it? You think you're tough because you braved a week of camping, or fought off a flu without medicine? Welcome to the brutal yet fascinating world of the Samurai, an existence so harsh and complex, chances are you wouldn't survive a single sunrise.

Rewriting the Story of Humankind

What attributes set our species apart? Taming fire? Expressing artistically? Solving problems creatively? Recent discoveries that have already upended humankind’s origin story by expanding our family tree, are now challenging long-held assumptions about what makes us special. Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger is a leading figure in these breathtaking developments and he joins Brian Greene to discuss how new discoveries are now rewriting human history.

Stone Penis Found in Ancient Ruins in Spain Had Violent Purpose

Archaeologists found a six-inch stone penis while excavating the Tower of Meira in the city of Ría de Vigo in the northwest region of Spain.

A bizarre artifact has been uncovered in ancient ruins in the northwestern region of Spain: a six-inch stone penis. The relic stands out, not just for its phallic form, but for its violent purpose – to sharpen weapons in preparation for bloody battles during the Irmandiño War in Spain.

Phallic symbolism is commonly found in prehistoric artifacts, but it is less common in finds from the medieval era. That’s why archaeologists couldn’t understand why this object was in medieval grounds.

But now the relic stands out, not just for its phallic form, but for its violent purpose – to sharpen weapons in preparation for bloody battles during the Irmandiño War in Spain.

Experts said this kind of symbolism may have been related to the violent uprisings taking place in the region around the time when the tower was demolished.

Torre de Meira was brought down in 1476 during the Irmandiño revolts when peasants rose up against the Spanish nobility. Some 130 castles and forts suffered the same fate.

Were Homo Sapiens the First Hominid in North America? A Deep Dive into the Cerutti Mastodon Site

In this video we take a dive into the mysterious archaeological site known as the Cerutti Mastodon. This site in Southern California dates back a shocking 130,000 years, nearly 100,000 years older than the next oldest evidence of human habitation of the Americas. By this point there is no archaeological evidence that Homo Sapiens had migrated out of Africa yet. Is it possible that Homo Sapiens were not the first human to make it across the Bering Land Bridge and into the lush forests of Pleistocene North America? Come along as we explore the intricacies of one of the most hotly debated archaeological sites in the country and the site of the mysterious Cerutti mastadon.

Karahan Tepe: RARE Excavation Footage & Pictures from the 11,400-Year-Old Site

As many of you will already know, KarahanTepe is an archaeological site in Şanlıurfa Province in Turkey and is often dubbed the sister site of the famous Göbekli Tepe.

Archaeologists led by Dr Necmi Karul have been excavating the site fsince 2018, and although so much still remains hidden below ground, there are already a number of breathtaking finds, including an enormous communal structure, a smaller pillared enclosure, a shallow basin-like enclosure with a deep pit, many domestic structures, T-shaped pillars, vessels, tools, statues and so on.

The site dates back to at least 11,400 years ago and some speculate it is even older, which makes the achievements of the ancient people so incredible, almost unbelievable based on the known timeline and development of human civilisation.

The site was only discovered in 1997 and it’s located on hillsides in the Tek Tek Mountains, and so, before many important pictures and videos get lost to time, we wanted to put together this short video, showing the site before and during excavations – how it looked before the incredible archaeology was uncovered.

Sit back and enjoy this look at Karahan Tepe, one of the most impressive archaeological sites in the world and we’re sure its importance will only grow with more work that’s done.

The 2,000 Year Search for the Source of the Nile River

The Nile River. Possibly the longest river in the world, but certainly the most storied in history. Without the Nile, the civilizaiton of Ancient Egypt would have never existed. To the Ancient Greeks and Romans the source of the Nile was a question that vexxed them for centuries. This quest to find the source of the river would be the longest running question in geographic history. And its answer wouldn't come until only 160 years ago.

This Ancient Relic Has Long Been Linked To Jesus’ Tomb – And Now Experts Finally Know The Truth

For many years now, the Nazareth Inscription has been a source of historical fascination. It is believed to date back some 2,000 years – to the time when Jesus of Nazareth’s tomb had apparently been found empty after his resurrection. And it bears a stern warning from a Roman emperor, urging people to leave graves undisturbed. It has long been suggested, you see, that this warning related specifically to the Messiah’s death – and recent research has shed more light on whether this interpretation is true.

Archaeologists Uncover Incredibly Rare Roman Mausoleum Near London Bridge Station

Archaeologists report discovering an “incredibly rare” and featured preserved floors and walls Roman mausoleum near London Bridge Station, UK.

Archaeologists discovered big Roman mosaics at the same location last year, which led scientists to believe something much larger might be buried beneath the surface. Excavations conducted by MOLA archaeologists on behalf of Landsec, Transport for London, which owns the site, and Southwark Council have yielded extraordinary results.

Archaeologists say they have unearthed the remains of a Roman mausoleum “with an astonishing level of preservation.”

The Museum of London Archaeology believes the quality of preservation makes it the most intact Roman mausoleum ever to be discovered in Britain.