The dazzling beautiful example of Roman architecture known as the St Magnus Cathedral is a beautiful fixture along the coast of Orkney. Situated in the city of Kirkwall, this fascinating religious and historical landmark has been standing for 885 years. What’s even more fascinating than its time-tested durability to remain standing is its unbelievably interesting…
Rome was a society that dominated the ages of antiquity through military conquest and became known as one of the greatest military empires the world had ever seen. It started from humble beginnings, getting pillaged and sacked by its gallic neighbors which left a lasting impression on the civilization. They began to build upon their…
When it comes to history, few civilizations were more exciting than the infamous northern raiders known as Vikings. Due to a resurgence of interest in the civilization due to popular media, there is a new generation of history buffs looking to pick every strip of historical flesh off the bone in regards to this surprisingly…
We may not realize it, but many of the everyday objects around us have fascinating but often untold histories. While it may seem like just a simple pane of glass, the window is one of these items that we often overlook. Before 1608, colonists had to ship all glass from Europe, primarily from England. The…
An underwater archaeologist is someone who studies human history in relation to the sea. As the job title implies, underwater archaeologists spend most of their time underwater exploring. You might be interested in this sort of career or maybe you are just wondering how a person becomes an underwater archaeologist. There’s a handful of things…
The development of the potter’s wheel was probably due to the increased demand for pots of various types and sizes. Its invention resulted in a new process of pottery making. It also ensured potters could meet the demand for pottery faster than before. Where did the potter’s wheel first develop? According to most modern archeologists,…
Dogs have been humanity’s best friend for well over 30,000 years now. Since the inception of this inter-species friendship, dogs have served several purposes such as hunting, guarding, rodent extermination, herding, and much more. But what were the purposes of a hunting dog in the medieval era and what exactly did they do? Well, dogs…
Based on how they lived, medieval people are always described as naturally wild. Well, it is about to get wilder as we explore how the bathroom has evolved over the centuries! You can laugh about the medieval people all you want because today, we see ourselves as efficient, civilized, and forward-thinking. However, people in the…
A curious thing about a lot of archeological sites is the existence of what’s called bedrock mortars. These circular depressions are found in many rock formations or rock slabs in California, Israel, and other parts of the world. What were they used for? Where did they come from? Scientists believe that bedrock mortars were used…
Since both jobs involve collecting and assessing historical items, one may think archaeologists and paleontologists play the same roles. But if you scratch beyond the surface, you will find that these jobs are quite different. So, what is the difference between archaeologists and paleontologists? While the roles of both types of professionals involve studying historical…