A team of Italian archaeologists has announced a remarkable discovery. In the recently excavated House of Tias, researchers uncovered a massive, extraordinarily rare wall painting depicting an ancient mystery cult. At the center of the scene is a woman being initiated into the cult under the cover of night.
Discussing the find, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, the director of the Pompeii Archaeological Park, noted that the heroine of the fresco embodies women who “break free from male control to dance free…

British anthropologists and archaeologists have taken a fresh look at the history of gladiatorial combat during the Roman Empire.
They analyzed bite marks from a lion on the skeleton of a man found in an 1800-year-old cemetery on the outskirts of York, in northern England. This has provided the first evidence of battles between humans and animals in Roman Britain.
While bloody clashes between warriors, big cats, and bears have been described and depicted in ancient texts and mosaics, there has …

Often, well-meaning moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas try to be “perfect” caregivers for their little ones. They hold their babies close, shielding them from the dangers and threats of the big world. They protect them from bruises and scratches, stress and tension, influences and trends. They want to instill in their children all the best they know and can offer. They aim to teach them all the necessary skills that might come in handy in adulthood. They plan ahead, trying to prevent any pote…

Start by washing the small green cucumbers, trimming off the stems, and soaking them in cold water for 8 hours, changing the water twice during this time.
Next, place washed dill, horseradish, pepper pods, and garlic at the bottom of the jar, then pack the cucumbers on top.
Boil water and salt for 2 minutes, then add vinegar and bring it back to a boil.
Pour the brine over the cucumbers, filling the jar to about 1.5 cm below the rim, cover with lids, and place them in a pot for sterilization…

A joint Egyptian-American archaeological mission has uncovered the upper part of a statue of Ramses II near the city of El-Ashmunein, at the site of the ancient city of Hermopolis in Minya Province. The discovery was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The artifact was found nearly a century after the lower part of the statue was discovered. This ancient Egyptian relic is over 3,200 years old, according to Arkeonews.
Ramses II, also known as Ramses the Great, was one of th…

Vinegar comes in many varieties, including rice, grape, pear, and raspberry. However, apple cider vinegar is considered the most beneficial. It can be used to rinse hair for added shine, applied to the body to reduce fever, or placed on insect bites to relieve itching. But these are just a few of the many health benefits this remarkable product offers. Our ancestors regarded apple cider vinegar as a true panacea. It’s a natural cocktail of over 30 essential vitamins, pectins, and enzymes.
For c…