Ancient History

Uncover the shocking secrets and untold mysteries of ancient civilizations that could rewrite history as we know it.

Ancient Echoes on a Mountain: The Story of the Behistun Inscription

KC Fairlight

The Behistun Inscription is an ancient Persian proclamation of power and unity carved onto a cliff by Darius I around 520 BCE, illuminating the political narratives of vast empires. As a multilingual artifact on a historic Iranian mountainside, it reveals much about the ancient world and the dynamics of power.

The Behistun Inscription: A Rock-Solid Rosetta Stone of the Ancient World

Martin Sparks

The Behistun Inscription is a monumental trilingual text carved by Darius the Great that played a pivotal role in deciphering cuneiform script, much like the Rosetta Stone for Egyptian hieroglyphs.

Unraveling Amauroceras: Ancient Enigmas from the Depths

Martin Sparks

Amauroceras, ancient cephalopods thriving over 170 million years ago, captivate both scientists and history enthusiasts with intricate fossil records and spiraled shells. These creatures reveal valuable insights into prehistoric marine environments and the evolution of marine life.

Mimomys: Ancient Rodents that Shaped Ecosystems and Our Understanding of Evolution!

Martin Sparks

Meet the Mimomys: small yet mighty rodents that once roamed Europe and Asia between 5 million to 11,700 years ago. These ancient creatures hold secrets to understanding the past ecosystems and evolutionary processes.

The Curious Case of Arenysuchus: A Crocodile from the Past

Martin Sparks

The discovery of Arenysuchus in Spain reveals significant insights into the diversity and evolution of crocodyliforms during the Late Cretaceous period.

Unveiling the Secrets of Rimrock Draw Rockshelter: A Glimpse into Ancient Human Life

Martin Sparks

The Rimrock Draw Rockshelter in Oregon reveals artifacts over 15,000 years old, challenging previous beliefs about early human migration in North America.