01 Apr 2016 Atlantis of the Sands and The Lost City of Ubar: Lost, Found, and Lost Again By David Millar Archaeology & Science 0 The myth of the Arabian ‘lost city of the desert’ can be traced to a book of bedtime stories dating from the early ninth century, which was largely responsible for the European romantic perception of Arabia as a place of harems, flying... Read More
14 Mar 2016 Ancient Automata: The Magic of the Mechanical Realm and Machines Brought to Life By lizleafloor Archaeology & Science 0 When the dark magician was wheeled out before the audience—with an eerie and inscrutable expression on his face, and dressed in mystical robes and bejeweled turban—a hush fell over the court of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. It was 1770, and... Read More
11 Feb 2016 Khufu: the First Heretic Pharaoh of Ancient Egypt? By Armando Mei Archaeology & Science 0 Was the Great Pyramid really Khufu’s final resting place?That is one of the greatest doubts of archaeology. On this subject a fervid debate among scholars originated, which has long slowed (and at times even impeded), objective analysis of the... Read More
24 Nov 2015 Medicine Macabre: The Healing Magic and High Value of Human Fat By lizleafloor Archaeology & Science, Health & Well-being 0 What now seems macabre and grisly to many, harvesting parts of the freshly dead human body for use in healing was an old, traditional practice by doctors who claimed it was excellent in treating and curing a host of ailments. Between skull powder... Read More
24 Nov 2015 El Fuerte: The Mysterious Archaeological Site of Samaipata in Bolivia By brien Archaeology & Science 1 Located in the Province of Florida, Department of Santa Cruz, the archaeological site of Fuerte de Samaipata consists of two clearly identified parts; the hill with its many carvings, believed to have been the Ceremonial Center, and an area to the... Read More