Ancient

Telemachus: One Man Empties the Roman Coliseum 

Today, the visitor to the city of Rome can visit the ancient Coliseum.  The mere sight of the gigantic structure…

9 years ago

A History of the Land and Archaeology of Gezer

We are pleased to welcome back Taman Turbinton. He brings us an account of the Biblical city of Gezer, where…

10 years ago

Has Hannibal’s Route Across the Alps Been Found?

In an article published in the scientific journal Archaeometry, a group of scientists point to some evidence they have discovered that may…

10 years ago

Polycarp: The Man the Flames Would Not Touch

  The church was yet young. The day had come of which Jesus had spoken in Matthew 10: Behold, I…

10 years ago

The Seal of the Biblical King Hezekiah Found

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/12/jerusalem-king-hezekiah/418431/

10 years ago

Discovery of Machu Picchu

It was on this day in 1911 that Michu Picchu, a lost mountain city of the Incas, was rediscovered by…

11 years ago

A Letter from St. Patrick

Today is St. Patrick's day, a holiday to commemorate the death of Patrick, a 5th century missionary to island. Like…

12 years ago

The Tomb of an Unknown Pharaoh Discovered

http://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/28715

12 years ago

Olumo Rock, Abeokuta, Nigeria

We recently returned from a trip to Nigeria. While there we visited Olumo Rock in Abeokuta. In the 1830s the rock…

12 years ago