The medieval toilet or latrine, then called a privy or garderobe, was a primitive affair, but in a castle, one might find a little more comfort and certainly a great deal more design effort than had been invested elsewhere. Practicality, privacy, and …

A 2,400-year-old pit containing the remains of horses and chariots believed to belong to a member of an ancient royal household has been uncovered in China. The pit is one of a cluster of tombs thought to hold the remains of noble families of the Zheng …

C𝚘nst𝚛𝚞cti𝚘n in Y𝚘𝚛k, En𝚐l𝚊n𝚍 𝚞n𝚎𝚊𝚛th𝚎𝚍 𝚊 Vikin𝚐 A𝚐𝚎 t𝚘wn c𝚊ll𝚎𝚍 J𝚘𝚛vik. A𝚛ch𝚊𝚎𝚘l𝚘𝚐ic𝚊l 𝚎xc𝚊v𝚊ti𝚘ns 𝚛𝚎v𝚎𝚊l𝚎𝚍 𝚊n An𝚐l𝚘-N𝚘𝚛s𝚎 w𝚘𝚛l𝚍 𝚛ich with in𝚏𝚘𝚛m𝚊ti𝚘n 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞t th𝚎 𝚙𝚊st. Y𝚘𝚛k sits in n𝚘𝚛th𝚎𝚊st En𝚐l𝚊n𝚍, 𝚊n𝚍 w𝚊s 𝚏𝚘𝚞n𝚍𝚎𝚍 𝚋𝚢 R𝚘m𝚊ns 𝚊𝚛𝚘𝚞n𝚍 71 CE wh𝚘 c𝚊ll𝚎𝚍 it …

Wherever there is an out-of-the-way war, there will be mercenaries — hired fighters whose only common bond may be a hunger for adventure. Some join foreign armies or rebel forces because they believe in the cause; others sign on because the price is right. …

Some feared the three-tonne object contained an ancient disease, while others claimed opening it would bring about the end of the world. The Egyptian Ministry of Antiquities, responsible for the handling of the relic, went ahead with opening the tomb …

Follow the Farmer’s Journey as he Unveils the Astonishing Truth Behind the Enigmatic Shell! In a quiet place called deep, there was a farmer named Mateo Suarez. You would think that Carlos Spegazzini is a name and not a place, but it’s not like that. …

Egypt renovates monuments in Luxor to invigorate city’s charm Modern construction miracle Tourists visit the Karnak Temple Complex in Egypt’s southern city of Luxor on March 10, 2020. Photo: AFP Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly paid a visit on …

All ancient Egyptian tombs are unique, but some pose a greater mystery than others. In 1905, archaeologists excavating in the Egyptian necropolis of Deir el-Bersha discovered a hidden tomb that contained something unexpected. After 33 days of digging …

The idea of finding a cursed treasure on an island full of gold is a popular theme in folklore, literature, and movies. It often involves a valuable treasure hidden on a remote island, protected by a curse or supernatural forces. Here’s a brief fictional …