For casual visitors, the Colosseum is often seen as a symbol of ancient Rome's architectural prowess and its brutal entertainments. However, the arena's true complexity lies in its sophisticated ...

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In his cozy workshop behind his D.C. home, contemporary kumiko craftsman David Gootnick, a Craft Show featured artist, uses ...

In a one-of-a-kind discovery, archaeologists working within the Saqqara necropolis (south of Cairo, Egypt) found a pink ...

It served as the inspiration for the 'Dial of Destiny' in the final Indiana Jones movie. And now scientists believe they may ...

Near the Water Garden, you’ll find Johnson’s “Dejeuner Deja Vu,” which turns Manet’s controversial 1863 painting “Le Déjeuner ...

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Watch as expert craftsmen use the amazing 1980 Automatic Wood Planning Machines to transform large red hardwood into a perfect door frame ... altar found in ancient Mayan city contains bodies ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The ancient weapons include notched ends for the darts of a spear thrower, or atlatl; the ...

Additionally, there is more potassium present inside the formation, which could indicate the decomposition of ancient wood. In October 2019, a full ground-penetrating radar (GPR) scan was ...

More contemporary versions of Archimedes screws are made from metal or composite materials. Nonetheless, the basic design remains the same as the ancient wooden versions Applications Through History ...