Archaeologists scanned and excavated more of the 2,300-year-old city of Imet in Egypt. Photos show the ruins and artifacts they uncovered. Photos from Egypt’s ‎Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

Unearthing Imet: New Insights into a 2,300-Year-Old Egyptian City

In Egypt’s Sharqia Governorate, near the modern town of Tell el-Fara’un, archaeologists have uncovered significant remnants of the ancient city of Imet, dating to approximately 400–350 BCE. Recent excavations, led by a British team from the University of Manchester, have revealed a complex urban landscape buried beneath a hill, offering fresh perspectives on life in

“The Fall of Babylon” by English painter John Martin depicting Cyrus the Great’s forces overwhelming the Babylonian army. Circa 1831. Source: CC BY 4.0 by the Wellcome Collection.

Of War & Hope: Lessons From History For Israel & Iran

Once again history repeats itself. The Middle East finds itself in the grip of a catastrophic conflict, with recent missile exchanges between Israel and Iran inflicting devastating losses. Recent missile strikes, including one targeting Israel’s Soroka Hospital in Be’er Sheva, and retaliatory airstrikes on Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, have left devastation in their wake.

While panel designs were common during the Roman period, yellow panels were not, having only been identified at only a few sites across the country. (MOLA)

Reconstructing Roman Southwark: A Monumental Fresco Discovery in London

In 2021, archaeological excavations in Southwark, London, uncovered one of the most significant finds of Roman wall paintings in Britain. Conducted by the Museum of London Archaeology (MOLA) ahead of the Liberty of Southwark development, the discovery revealed thousands of plaster fragments from a high-status Roman building, demolished before AD 200. These fragments, painstakingly reassembled

Zoomed in photograph of the dragon mummy. From the No. 47 Bulletin of Office of the Shōsōin Treasure House.

Hidden Identity of the ‘Dragon’ Mummy Revealed At Last

On this year 2025’s Father’s Day weekend, the film live adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon has dazzled audiences everywhere. The movie’s cutting-edge visual effects conjures the amazing imagery and magic of dragons, which in turn, has renewed peoples’ deep fascination for these mythic creatures with fresh hot energy. The film even soared to

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Rare Viking Gold Arm-Ring Discovered on Isle of Man

A metal detectorist’s sweep across a field on the Isle of Man uncovered a treasure that gleams with history: a 1,000-year-old Viking gold arm-ring, its eight gold rods expertly braided by a skilled goldsmith. Declared treasure by the Isle of Man Deputy Coroner of Inquests, this rare find offers a vivid glimpse into the wealth

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140,000-Year-Old Fossils Unearthed in Indonesia’s Madura Strait

Near Indonesia’s shores, in the deep Madura Strait, researchers have found evidence of an ancient civilization. Among the fragments of Homo erectus are also the bones of Komodo dragons, buffalo, deer and Stegodon. The find of these fossils near Surabaya is the first indication we have of Sundaland which linked Southeast Asia together in a

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