X may not mark the spot, but that does not mean there is no treasure there! Learn more through the link, readers: Hoard of Roman-Era Silver Coins Discovered In Germany Nov 19, 2021 Clare Fitzgerald A hoard of more than 5,500 silver coins dating back 1,800 years to the Roman era have been uncovered along … Continue reading A Roman Hoard
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Turkish Ruins from Rome
Follow the link to learn more, readers! Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Temple in Southeastern Turkey Nov 3, 2021 Clare Fitzgerald An excavation at the site of the ancient city of Doliche in southeastern Turkey has uncovered what archaeologists believe to be an ancient Roman temple. The discovery will allow for the development of a better understanding … Continue reading Turkish Ruins from Rome
Fantastic On-the-Job Discovery
It would be cool to go to work and find something of archaeological significance but not everyone is that fortunate. Although such discoveries are reported with some degree of frequency, the items uncovered are not always the type to grab headlines. A cable crew in Spain, however, was lucky enough to unearth a treasure trove … Continue reading Fantastic On-the-Job Discovery
Evidence of an Ancient Rescue Operation
It is impossible to tell with certainty if the skull described in the story belonged to Pliny the Elder. However, the evidence that he and his men were there remains strong given what archaeologists have discovered in their excavations. Read the article to learn more: Vesuvius Remains Identified As Heroic Rescue Mission By Pliny The … Continue reading Evidence of an Ancient Rescue Operation
Review – Wild Souls: A Werewolf Anthology by Julie Frost
A howlingly good series of stories waits for intrepid werewolf fans in this collection! Wild Souls: A Werewolf Anthology* has some of the best werewolf fiction I have ever read within its pages. From the back of the book: Julie Frost is best known for her Pack Dynamics series. However, in this collection, she explores … Continue reading Review – Wild Souls: A Werewolf Anthology by Julie Frost
Odd American Ruins
Those who have read Andre Norton’s Witch World novels* may well recognize the parallels between some of the ruins described below and the “places of the Old Ones” in the Dales of High Hallack. A land to the west of Estcarp, High Hallack was based on the United States, albeit with plenty of Medieval culture … Continue reading Odd American Ruins
A New Look at the Eternal City
Click the link below to learn more, readers! Ancient Rome Brought Back to Life in 3D – Amazing Work Jan 22, 2021 Ian Harvey Rome is one of Europe’s most intriguing places, famous as the “Eternal City” because of its ancient history and profound role in shaping not only Italian history but because it was … Continue reading A New Look at the Eternal City
“There Is Nothing New Under the Sun….”
One of the sad hallmarks of our time is that many people have not been taught either history or the humanities (to say nothing of hygiene! 😮 ). Familiarity with either of these subjects would have made the first two paragraphs of this article from the Vintage News unnecessary, or at least more respectful. As … Continue reading “There Is Nothing New Under the Sun….”
Further Reflections on Evil
The picture above has a very apt Terry Pratchett* quote attached to it, one which ties back to this post here. In that article I stated that there are some villains who simply enjoy being evil. Not only does this author stand by that point, she wishes to emphasize it once again. A great many … Continue reading Further Reflections on Evil
It’s Not Atlantis, But….
Click the link to learn more about the sunken city of Heracleion, a port of Ancient Egypt that slipped beneath the waves without fanfare or much historical notice: THE LOST CITY OF HERACLEION DISCOVERED DEEP UNDERWATER AFTER 1,200 YEARS MARCH 20, 2020 For centuries, the ‘lost city of Atlantis’ has eluded explorers and is almost … Continue reading It’s Not Atlantis, But….
A Song of Joy by Caroline Furlong 