Some of the world’s most impressive ancient burial chambers - dolmens, stand in the green fields and copses of Wales. My wife and I visited some of these prehistoric sites, and each time I felt the ...

Have you heard of the Great Orme? For those who are unfamiliar, the Great Orme is a headland that can be found on Wales's north coast. It is believed that the name comes from the Old Norse orm or ...

Just as we do today, people in ancient and medieval times worried about their health and what they might do to ward off sickness, or alleviate symptoms if they did fall ill. Here, we reveal some of ...

Israeli archaeologists have discovered hidden geometric patterns in the layout of Göbekli Tepe, an archaeological site in Turkey’s southeastern Şanlıurfa province that is home to the world's oldest ...

"A turquoise given by a loving hand carries with it happiness and good fortune." Arabic proverb Turquoise has been treasured for centuries as a divine gift that fell from heaven, reflecting the ...

For many centuries, ancient symbols of protection have been a source of psychological and mental relief to many people who have faith in their powers.  These symbols and beliefs exist in every ...

Turkish archaeologists have uncovered an ancient site that may likely be older than Göbekli Tepe, known as the world's oldest temple. How old is Göbekli Tepe? According to Smithsonian magazine ...

King Arthur was one of the most illustrious legendary warriors, and his legend is still very much alive. When we read the stories of King Arthur and his knight's of the Round Table, we constantly ...

Mysterious geoglyphs, large motifs etched onto landscape, are found in isolated places throughout the world and some are thousands of years old. What is Geoglyph A geoglyph is a large design or ...

Puzzling ancient discoveries and archaeological finds  have a way of captivating the humankind, perhaps because it's just too easy to dream up interesting explanations for how and why things exist. ...

Due to their beautiful-looking feathers and habits, peacocks are associated with different symbolic meanings. They are seen as a powerful and mystical symbol and are considered sacred in many ...

From the ancient Minotaur myth to Wes Ball’s Maze Runner … why are Labyrinths so powerful and comforting in confusing times? For thousands of years, humans have been fascinated by mazes and ...

Thirteen fossil bones and teeth excavated in a cave in the Philippines represent an enigmatic previously unknown human species, probably small in stature and possessing an unexpected mix of archaic ...

Group of archaeologists in China have discovered a kind of alcoholic liquid, which they have named the "immortality potion", in a 2,000-year-old bronze jug buried in an ancient tomb during excavation ...

One of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe, Stonehenge, consists of a ring of standing stones, each about 4 metres high, 2.1 metres wide and weighing around ...