The cave of Agia Sofia, Mylopotamos (c. 13th c.). Greece

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Located in the municipality of Platanias in Chania, the Agia Sofia Cave or Wisdom of God is a popular tourist destination for those visiting the …

PALACE OF AIGAI – THE ROYAL CAPITAL OF MACEDONIA IS BEING REBUILT!

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Three times larger than the Parthenon (about 12,000 square meters) and being the work of an intelligent architect of the 4th c. B.C., possibly Pytheus, …

Unearthed: Spain’s 5000-Year-Old Crystal Weapons Mystery!

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Most of these relics are made of stone, but a fascinating find in Spain introduced extraordinary rock crystal armaments to researchers. These ancient artifacts, dating …

Fantastic rapier, Dresden, 1604.

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Carried as a personal weapon by the bodyguard of Christian I (1586-1591), Elector of Saxony. The hilt was probably constructed in Dresden. The blade has …

The “Lady of the Ring” of Herculaneum

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A Roman woman of about 45, who died near the ancient waterfront of the Roman city during the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD. She …

High ranking samurai officials often wore kawari-kabuto, which translates to an “exotic helmet” or “extraordinary helmet.”

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The samurai are some of the most recognizable fighters in world history. Part of what makes them so distinct is their unique armor. Samurai are often …

Horse’s chamfron excavated at the Roman fort of Vindolanda in Northumberland, England.

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We have visited the Roman fort at Vindolanda a few times – in fact, every single time I have visited Northumberland. So, that’s 3 times …

A note from the year 1436 identifies the owner of this sapphire ring as Duke Ernest the Iron (1377–1424 CE).

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