Luxor Temple: History, description, architecture, pictures
The Luxor Temple. Begun by Amenhotep III and ended by Ramses II , dedicated to Amun-Ra, Mut ( Amun’s wife , represented by a vulture) and Khonsu. It is the sanctuary of ka par excellence. History of the luxor temple, Egypt Amun was the local god of Luxor, to...Read more
The 5 craziest methods of medicine in ancient times
Although for many, visits to the doctor are still traumatic, there is no doubt that in ancient times even routine check-ups could turn into hell. Discover the most insane techniques once used by doctors to heal their patients. These are the craziest methods of...Read more
Possible signs of the existence of Atlantis
The existence of Atlantis has not yet been proven. However, we have the odd testimony described in texts by Plato and in the well-known dialogues of Timaeus and Critias. But, is there concrete evidence about the existence or not of this lost continent? At the moment...Read more
5 Curious Artifacts Discovered in Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Just over 98 years ago, the British Egyptologist Howard Carter was responsible for discovering one of the greatest archaeological finds of the last century: the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. This marked the beginning of an...Read more
Goddess Isis: Meet the fertility goddess who revived her husband’s corpse
Isis is one of the main deities of the Egyptian pantheon. She is the mother goddess, associated with fertility and motherhood, and therefore the center of many cults related to life. Actually, by calling her Isis we are calling her by her Greek name, since the ancient...Read more
Egyptian Atlantis: The submerged palace of Cleopatra, the last queen of Egypt
Cleopatra has become one of the most iconic historical figures. Egypt’s last pharaoh, until August 30 BC, when she died, became famous for her power and conquests – both territorial and loving. Due to her influence, it is not strange to imagine that many...Read more
City of Alexandria, Capital of the World
The city of Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. after having liberated Egypt from the Achaemenid Persian subjugation. Already in the time of the Ptolemies, the city became the capital of Egypt and was intensively exploited from the beginning of...Read more
Las Vegas of the Roman Empire: The sunken Roman city of Baia
Today’s wealthy are not much different from those of antiquity. Resorts, almost exclusive cities for vacation homes and beach luxury are a reality today, but they were also more than two thousand years ago. The Romans even built a place that had this purpose in...Read more