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[View web version]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Sword in the Stones: 3,200-Year-Old Weapon Unearthed Near Spanish Megalith Archaeologists working on the Spanish holiday island of Majorca (Mallorca) have made a surprising discovery. They came across a 3,200-year-old sword, completely by accident at a Bronze Age site. It is one of the few weapons from that era found on the island. The find is allowing experts to have a better understanding of the mysterious Tailiotic culture. Experts discovered the sword at the “Talaiot del Serral de ses Abelles archaeological site in the municipality of Puigpunyent” on the Balearic Island of Majorca reports the Archaeology Network. The site contains a talayot as they... [Read more...]( Huge 1,400-Year-Old Pictish Burial Ground Found in Scotland --------------------------------------------------------------- In Scotland, one of the largest Pictish cemeteries ever found has been uncovered by archaeologists. It is believed to be at least 1400 years old. The find is expected to throw new light onto the enigmatic Picts who played such as critical role in the history of the British Isles... [Read more...]( Monumental Reminder of Scottish Witch Persecutions --------------------------------------------------------------- The Scottish public is being consulted on a proposed national memorial in Fife for people condemned as witches. Scottish records inform that between the 16th and 18th centuries there were at least 1,400 executions of people accused of witchcraft... [Read more...]( Suggested Weekly Video [AFRICAN GOLD | The story of Mansa Musa, the Richest Man In History]( The Monumental Fall of Babylon: What Really Shattered the Empire? Deformed Medieval Man Found Broken By the Wheel of Torture Archaeologists in Milan have uncovered the shattered remains of a young man believed to have been broken on a wheel of torture. In medieval Italy different methods of torture were assigned depending on the victim's crime, gender, and social status. Skilled torturers and executioners applied unspeakable methods, devices, and instruments to prolong life as long as possible while inflicting agonizing pain, and this recent discovery in Milan must be among the most horrific cases of torture ever discovered. A new research article titled First signs of torture in Italy: A probable case... [Read more...]( Indian Man Removes His Devil’s Horn --------------------------------------------------------------- A sebaceous horn, popularly known as Devil’s Horn, grew from an old Indian man’s head after an injury. 74-year-old Shyam Lal Yadav from Rahli village in Sagar district in Madhya Pradesh, India, suffered from a rare condition that caused what resembles an animal’s horn to grow from his head. It is thought that this visually striking abnormality... [Read more...]( What Humans Have Been Doing in Bed for 77,000 Years --------------------------------------------------------------- Groucho Marx once joked , “Anything that can’t be done in bed isn’t worth doing at all.” You might think he was referring to sleeping and sex. But humans, at one time or another, have done just about everything in bed. And yet, despite the fact that we spend one-third of our lives in bed, they’re more of... [Read more...]( Satraps of the Persian Empire – Rebellious Protectors of the Realm The Achaemenid Empire was an ancient empire whose heartland was the region of Persis, in the southwestern part of modern-day Iran. At its greatest extent, the Achaemenids ruled over an empire that stretched from the Indus Valley in the east to the Balkans in the west, and from the Black Sea in the north to the Red Sea in the south. In order to effectively administer this vast empire, the Achaemenid rulers divided their realm into provinces, each of which was governed by a satrap. While these satraps were vital in ensuring the smooth running of the Achaemenid Empire, they were also potential threats to... [Read more...]( A 400-Year-Old ‘Carbon Colossus’ Heralds Hope for Amazonia --------------------------------------------------------------- At a staggering 88 meters tall, a 400-year-old tree found in the Brazilian Amazon has been declared the region’s largest tree. Researchers are now trying to figure out how it grew to such heights. The Conversation reports that the gigantic Amazonian tree is over 30 meters (98.43 ft.) taller than the previous tallest tree record holders... [Read more...]( Monument to Hero Crazy Horse Is Taking Shape After 70 Years --------------------------------------------------------------- The famous Lakota were one of the three Sioux tribes of the plains. Throughout their history, which is both glorious and tragic, there have been many prominent heroes, braves, and chiefs. The one that stands out is the famous Crazy Horse. His daring exploits and his fight for freedom remain etched in the pages of history as a symbol... [Read more...]( Ancient Capitolium Temple in Brescia Pleased the Roman Gods Because Italy is so rich in archaeological and historical sites , visitors often do not have the time to visit as many as they wish. One site which should not be missed is the remarkable Capitolium of Brescia, one of the best-preserved Roman-era temples in Italy. The Capitolium, along with other sites and remains in Brescia, is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Brescia, or Brixia in Latin, has been inhabited since at least 1200 BC and it may have been founded by the Etruscans. The city became an ally of Rome and Brixia was recognized as a city by Emperor Augustus , with its inhabitants becoming Roman citizens... 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