Archaeology & Science

Home
Articles
Archaeology & Science

Clare Castle, Seat Of Elizabeth De Clare Who Defied Her King — 03 Apr 2023

Clare Castle, Seat Of Elizabeth De Clare Who Defied Her King

By Rebecca Batley

Archaeology & Science

0

Not all castles are occupied by fairy princesses. In the 14th century, Elizabeth de Clare was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women of her time, who defied her king to defend her lands. Today in Suffolk, the ruins of Clare Castle, located...
Read More

Clare Castle, Seat Of Elizabeth De Clare Who Defied Her King — 03 Apr 2023

Clare Castle, Seat Of Elizabeth De Clare Who Defied Her King

By Rebecca Batley

Archaeology & Science

0

Not all castles are occupied by fairy princesses. In the 14th century, Elizabeth de Clare was one of the wealthiest and most powerful women of her time, who defied her king to defend her lands. Today in Suffolk, the ruins of Clare Castle, located...
Read More

The modern port of Aegina, where its merchant and naval vessels used to dock. (Image: Courtesy Micki Pistorius) — 31 Mar 2023

Greece’s Saronic Gulf Islands: Aegina And Salamis, Opposing Alliances

By micki pistorius

Archaeology & Science

0

As the temples of the gods dotted the coast of Attica in Greece, so across the horseshoe shaped Saronic Gulf, they also had their temples along the east coast of the Argolis region of the Peloponnese. Saron the third king of the city-state of...
Read More

The modern port of Aegina, where its merchant and naval vessels used to dock. (Image: Courtesy Micki Pistorius) — 31 Mar 2023

Greece’s Saronic Gulf Islands: Aegina And Salamis, Opposing Alliances

By micki pistorius

Archaeology & Science

0

As the temples of the gods dotted the coast of Attica in Greece, so across the horseshoe shaped Saronic Gulf, they also had their temples along the east coast of the Argolis region of the Peloponnese. Saron the third king of the city-state of...
Read More

In Search Of The Murder Scene Of Lord Darnley, Spouse Of Mary Queen Of Scots — 29 Mar 2023

In Search Of The Murder Scene Of Lord Darnley, Spouse Of Mary Queen Of Scots

By Rebecca Batley

Archaeology & Science

0

Letters previously thought to have been Italian texts from the 16th century, turned out to be written by Mary Queen of Scotts, when she was held prisoner by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. This remarkable discovery was made in February 2023, by a...
Read More

In Search Of The Murder Scene Of Lord Darnley, Spouse Of Mary Queen Of Scots — 29 Mar 2023

In Search Of The Murder Scene Of Lord Darnley, Spouse Of Mary Queen Of Scots

By Rebecca Batley

Archaeology & Science

0

Letters previously thought to have been Italian texts from the 16th century, turned out to be written by Mary Queen of Scotts, when she was held prisoner by her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I. This remarkable discovery was made in February 2023, by a...
Read More

Fountain Abbey grounds enveloped in morning mist, from the Infirmary (DrMoschi /CC BY-SA 4.0) — 27 Mar 2023

Fountains Abbey: Ruins And Reminiscences Of Monastic Life In England

By Rebecca Batley

Archaeology & Science

0

The imposing ruins of Fountains Abbey dominate the rural landscape around the village of Aldfield, three miles (4.8 kilometers) west of the town of Ripon in North Yorkshire, England. The largest remains of a monastery still standing in the country,...
Read More

Fountain Abbey grounds enveloped in morning mist, from the Infirmary (DrMoschi /CC BY-SA 4.0) — 27 Mar 2023

Fountains Abbey: Ruins And Reminiscences Of Monastic Life In England

By Rebecca Batley

Archaeology & Science

0

The imposing ruins of Fountains Abbey dominate the rural landscape around the village of Aldfield, three miles (4.8 kilometers) west of the town of Ripon in North Yorkshire, England. The largest remains of a monastery still standing in the country,...
Read More

Themis (left) and Nemesis (right) pursuing the criminal murderer by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (1808)(Public Domain) — 24 Mar 2023

Greece’s Rhamnous Coastal Port: Supreme Court Of Nemesis And Themis

By micki pistorius

Archaeology & Science

0

Rhamnous on the east coast of Attica, overlooking the island of Euboea, was a deme of strategic importance to Athens during the sixth and fifth centuries BC, because it guarded the Euripus Strait, providing safe passage for mercantile and war...
Read More

Themis (left) and Nemesis (right) pursuing the criminal murderer by Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (1808)(Public Domain) — 24 Mar 2023

Greece’s Rhamnous Coastal Port: Supreme Court Of Nemesis And Themis

By micki pistorius

Archaeology & Science

0

Rhamnous on the east coast of Attica, overlooking the island of Euboea, was a deme of strategic importance to Athens during the sixth and fifth centuries BC, because it guarded the Euripus Strait, providing safe passage for mercantile and war...
Read More

Pages

« first
‹ previous
…
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
…
next ›
last »

Ancient Origins Quotations

Latest Webinars

Karahan Tepe Statues Revealed

Wednesday December 06, 2023 12:00pm EST

Karahan Tepe Statues Revealed

In September 2023, a new enclosure at Karahan Tepe was uncovered, revealing, two remarkable uniq

Read more about Karahan Tepe Statues Revealed

Iraq: Mysterious Ancient Mesopotamia

Monday October 30, 2023 12:00pm EST

Iraq: Mysterious Ancient Mesopotamia

Ancient Origins’ Dr Micki Pistorius takes you on a virtual preview of the sites of Iraq.

Read more about Iraq: Mysterious Ancient Mesopotamia

The Elusive King Alcinous and the Phaeacians

Wednesday September 20, 2023 12:00pm EST

The Elusive King Alcinous and the Phaeacians

The mythological Alcinous and the location of his kingdom of the Phaeacians have remained one of

Read more about The Elusive King Alcinous and the Phaeacians

Latest EBooks

Engineering Marvels of the Ancient World

The World’s Most Amazing Ancient Pyramids

Ancient Greek Philosophers

Alexander the Great Revealed

Unveiled: Secrets of Ancient Masks

Treasure Hunt! The Quest for Ancient Riches