The fertile crescent of Mesopotamia, birthplace of some of humanity’s earliest and most influential civilizations, wasn’t always a peaceful haven. A recent international study by researchers from the Universities of Tübingen, Barcelona, and Warsaw challenges simplistic narratives about violence in this region. Their findings, published in Nature Human Behaviour, reveal a fascinating rise and fall … Read more
Archaeologists in northern China have made a poignant discovery that provides a captivating glimpse into the past. Unearthing the remarkably well-preserved tomb of a couple locked in a final embrace, dating back to the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534 AD), researchers have uncovered a love story that transcends centuries. This finding, published recently in the International … Read more
The mysterious lives of catacomb saints conjure images of ancient relics, hidden chambers, and macabre rituals shrouded in myth and legend. These enigmatic figures, often adorned in elaborate vestments and encrusted with jewels, have captured the imagination of historians, theologians, and curiosity-seekers alike for centuries. From the depths of the Roman catacombs to the altars … Read more