Roman Horse Cemetery Dating Back 1,800 Years Discovered
A massive horse cemetery believed to belong to Roman cavalry units has been uncovered in Stuttgart, dating back to ancient
Late Medieval Skull Might Be That of Hungary’s King Matthias Corvinus
Archaeologists believe that the mysterious skull found years ago could be that of Matthias Corvinus, one of the most important
Itbaraks: Dog-Headed Demons from the Frozen North in Turkic Mythology
Humankind has always feared the dark—especially the unknown lurking within it. Over time, these fears took form and manifested as
Bronze Age Cymbals Found in Oman Reflect Traces of Intercultural Interaction in the Persian Gulf
In an article published in Antiquity, archaeologists suggest that cymbals found in Oman are concrete evidence of cross-cultural interaction between
A New Paradox About Lifespan
Scientists are faced with a new paradox: A small adjustment at the cellular level can significantly extend lifespan. But this
Settlement, Agriculture and Material Culture in Mediterranean Africa: Findings from Kach Kouch
In an article published in Antiquity, archaeologists discussed findings regarding the Late Prehistoric period of Mediterranean Africa.1 The study, based
Archura: Protector of the Forests or a Demon?
Archura/Arçura (Old Turkish: 𐰀𐰺𐰲𐰆𐰺𐰀) is one of the most interesting and creepy creatures in Turkic mythology. This creature, believed to
Black Sea Colonization: Economic and Social Consequences of Greek Expansion
Between the 8th and 6th centuries BC, ancient Greek city-states initiated a large-scale colonization process on the Black Sea coast
Darkness and Wisdom: Cave Symbolism in Mythological and Religious Narratives
The cave is one of the most ancient symbols in human history. Beyond being a physical space, cave symbolism is
Hazelnut Symbolism in Mythology, Art and Witchcraft
The fact that hazelnut symbolism extends from history to mythology shows that this small fruit is not only a food
The Toba Eruption: How a Volcanic Winter Reshaped Human Evolution?
The Toba eruption… One of the largest and most catastrophic volcanic events in the history of our planet… So much
Pomegranate Symbolism in Mythology and Supernatural Practices
Characteristics of Pomegranate Tree The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) is an evergreen or partially deciduous plant belonging to the Lythraceae