300 Generations Later: Oldest Briton’s DNA Traced to History Teacher Living Half a Mile Away From Where His Skeleton Was Found Nestled in England’s picturesque Somerset region lies Cheddar Gorge, a limestone ravine hiding millennia-old secrets. In 1903, during drainage work at Gough’s Cave, a stunning discovery emerged: the nearly complete skeleton of a man who lived around … [Read more...] about 300 Generations Later: Oldest Briton’s DNA Traced to History Teacher Living Half a Mile Away From Where His Skeleton Was Found
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Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
Sell everything you own. Longing for inner peace, who hasn’t thought of doing this at some point? Well, some have done it. In 9th-century Greece, ascetics sought seclusion from worldly travails by climbing the towering cliffs of the Pindus Mountains in Thessaly. Amid these pillar-like formations, they found blissful quietude. The view from these cliffs was a religious … [Read more...] about Monks Built ‘Floating’ Cliff Monasteries on Rock Pillars in the Clouds 700 Years Ago—Here’s Why
Battleship Island: The Eerie Ruins and Coal-Dark History of Japan’s Hashima
If you’re intrigued by abandoned places with a dark history, then Hashima Island off the coast of Nagasaki, Japan should be on your radar. Also known by its eerie nickname “Battleship Island” due to its resemblance from afar to a warship, this tiny island has become a renowned example of modern ruins and industrial heritage gone awry. Hashima was continuously inhabited … [Read more...] about Battleship Island: The Eerie Ruins and Coal-Dark History of Japan’s Hashima
Fascinating history of the Mangbetu people who stretched their own skulls
Babies' heads are known for being incredibly fragile, but rather than being extra sensitive with their youngsters, the Mangbetu people used this fragility in a unique way. Central Africa's Mangbetu people, located south of the Zande people in northeastern Congo, with the term "Mangbetu" specifically referring to the community's aristocracy. The Mangbetu established … [Read more...] about Fascinating history of the Mangbetu people who stretched their own skulls
Philippi: A City Steeped in History, From Ancient Macedonia to Early Christianity
Nestled in eastern Macedonia, Greece, lies the ancient city of Philippi, a captivating tapestry woven from threads of Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine eras. Its history, rich and multifaceted, stretches back to around 360 BCE, when it was first established as Crenides by Thasian colonists. From Humble Beginnings to Golden Glory Crenides, aptly named for its abundant … [Read more...] about Philippi: A City Steeped in History, From Ancient Macedonia to Early Christianity