In 1996, archaeologists made a remarkable discovery in a cave burial near Europa Point, Gibraltar—a 7,500-year-old Neolithic skull. Named Calpeia, after the ancient name for Gibraltar, this skull belonged to …
Calpeia: The 7,500-Year-Old Neolithic Woman from Gibraltar Read MoreSpace debris, including defunct satellites, fragments from rocket stages, and micrometeoroids, pose a growing threat to both spacecraft and human safety in orbit. A hypervelocity impact test is used to …
The Dangers of Space Debris: Hypervelocity Impact Test and Its Significance Read MoreThick, translucent, and sculptural glass block first appeared in the early 1900s and truly soared in popularity during the mid-century and again in the ’80s. Its ability to diffuse light …
Glass Block: The Timeless Trend Making a Comeback Read MoreThe Arkadiko Bridge, located in Greece, is a living monument to the ingenuity of ancient engineers. Built around 1300 BC during the Mycenaean era, this remarkable structure was originally part …
The Arkadiko Bridge: A Timeless Marvel of Ancient Engineering Read MoreIn August 2019, a young girl named Bethan visited Poole Museum in Dorset, England, with her mother. Inspired by the museum’s exhibits and a conversation about the importance of cultural …
Bethan’s Rock: A Simple Gesture That Captured Hearts at Poole Museum Read MoreNero, the 5th Emperor of Rome, ascended to the throne in 54 AD at the tender age of 16, making him one of the youngest rulers in Roman history. His …
The Infamous Roman Emperor Nero: Power, Scandal, and Tragedy Read MoreNestled in the rugged hills of Calabria, southern Italy, the small village of Gallicianò stands as a living bridge to the ancient world. Known as the “Citadel of Great Greece,” …
Gallicianò: The “Citadel of Great Greece” and a Living Testament to Ancient Heritage Read MoreImagine a lifelike wooden statue not shaped by nature, but by the hands of a man confronting his own mortality. In 1885, Japanese sculptor Hananuma Masakichi, believing he was dying …
Hananuma Masakichi: A Farewell Carved in Wood Read MoreNearly two thousand years ago, Roman engineers embarked on an extraordinary mission: to channel fresh spring water from the distant Zaghouan Mountains across more than 130 kilometers of rugged North …
The Aqueduct of Carthage: Rome’s Timeless Gift to North Africa Read More