“Does This Rock Explain Why Egyptians Are Biblical Villains?” – The Daily Beast

“For nearly a century, historians have argued about whether or not the events in Exodus actually took place, A new find in Israel may hold the key to a new explanation.”

I think a lot of you might find this article interesting: Does This Rock Explain Why Egyptians Are Biblical Villains? – The Daily Beast

Update on the “British Pompeii”: A 3,000-year-old world has been unearthed in England’s Fenlands” – CNN.com

Source: A 3,000-year-old world has been unearthed in England’s Fenlands – CNN.com

“Ancient Logbook Documenting Great Pyramid’s Construction Unveiled” Live Science

“A logbook containing records that discuss the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza has been put on public display at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.”

Source: Ancient Logbook Documenting Great Pyramid’s Construction Unveiled

“Ancient Roman Soldier with Ornate Belt Discovered in UK Grave” Live Science

“A simple grave in a Late Roman cemetery holds a remarkable find: a middle-age man wearing an ornate belt covered with images of dolphins and dogs.”

Source: Ancient Roman Soldier with Ornate Belt Discovered in UK Grave

“Give Me Back My Legions! Discovery of Gold Coins Confirm Battle of Teutoburg Forest Site” – Forbes

This is an exciting find!

“New discoveries at the archaeological site of Kalkriese in Germany point to where many Roman legionaries were massacred. Sarah Bond and ancient historian Adrian Murdoch explore the discovery.”

Source: Give Me Back My Legions! Discovery of Gold Coins Confirm Battle of Teutoburg Forest Site – Forbes

“Ancient French warriors took limbs as trophies in 6,000-year-old massacre, researcher believes” – The Washington Post

This gruesome practice has been all too common in human history.

Source: Ancient French warriors took limbs as trophies in 6,000-year-old massacre, researcher believes – The Washington Post

“Animals as Weaponry” by Tonio Andrade

“Before guided missiles, humans had few ways to attack their enemies remotely, so they tried using animals. The Chinese were enthusiastic practitioners of this art.”

This is an interesting blog post on using animals as weapons: Tonio Andrade: Animals as Weaponry

“Climbing the Eye of God by Matt Donovan” | NYR Daily | The New York Review of Books

This engineering marvel was built between 118 and 126 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The oculus (“the eye of God”) sits about 140 ft. above the ground at the center of the dome of the Roman Pantheon. Until recently people would climb the building to get a glimpse from the oculus into the interior of the building. It must have been an incredible sight! When I was younger I probably would have done it. What an experience! But I understand why it has been banned.

For more on the history of this practice go here: Climbing the Eye of God by Matt Donovan | NYR Daily | The New York Review of Books

 

“Climbing the Eye of God by Matt Donovan” | NYR Daily | The New York Review of Books

This engineering marvel was built between 118 and 126 AD by the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The oculus (“the eye of God”) sits about 140 ft. above the ground at the center of the dome of the Roman Pantheon. Until recently people would climb the building to get a glimpse from the oculus into the interior of the building. It must have been an incredible sight! When I was younger I probably would have done it. What an experience! But I understand why it has been banned.

For more on the history of this practice go here: Climbing the Eye of God by Matt Donovan | NYR Daily | The New York Review of Books

 

“Kublai Khaan’s Imperial Palace Discovered Under the Forbidden City” New Historian

“The Palace Museum in Beijing, best known as the Forbidden City, recently confirmed the discovery of porcelain pieces and broken tiles dating back to the Yuan Dynasty established by Kublai Khaan in the thirteenth century, thus solving one of China’s greatest mysteries; the location of the Yuan Palace.”

Source: Kublai Khaan’s Imperial Palace Discovered Under the Forbidden City