World History
The site is located in ancient Amphipolis, a major Macedonian kingdom and dates back to the 4th century.
- Herod’s Tomb Reported Found
Has the tomb of Herod the Great been found? It looks like it may have been. A Los Angeles Times article by Ken Ellingwood titled Israeli claims site is Herod's tomb has the details. Ellingwood wrote, "For more than three decades, Israeli archaeologist...
- The Other Great Khan: Ögödei
German and Mongolian researchers looking for the tomb of Genghis Khan made a sensational discovery, the remnants of the palace that Ghenghis Khan's third son, Ögödei, built. In an article about the discovery, Spiegel Online International...
- Buried Treasure. An Emperor's Booby-trapped Tomb
Ancinet records suggest that Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb is filled with treasures. They also suggest that the tomb has an extensive security system possibly with pools of mercury and loaded crossbows. Sounds like they might need Indiana Jones to get in...
- The Hunt For Genghis Khan's Tomb
Thanks to eagle eyes Rebecca Small for finding this article from Newsweek that discusses the hunt to find the tomb of the great Mongol leader Genghis Khan's tomb. It is a fascinating read that, among others, discusses the fight over whether he was...
- Tour Of The Valley Of The Kings
Pretty soon I am going to have to get Rebecca Small (who is collaborating with me on two classes this fall and in my teacher-class) to help with the blogs as she keeps finding a ton of new things. Here is a site that show the Valley of the Kings...
World History
Who's Buried in Newly Discovered Alexander-era Tomb?
Could this elaborate tomb hold Alexander's mother,Olympias,or his wife, Roxana? Archaeologists believe it must hold someone very very important because the tomb is so magnificent.
According to the BBC, the tomb includes "two magnificent caryatids. Each of the sculpted female figures has one arm outstretched, presumably to discourage intruders from entering the tomb's main chamber."
- Herod’s Tomb Reported Found
Has the tomb of Herod the Great been found? It looks like it may have been. A Los Angeles Times article by Ken Ellingwood titled Israeli claims site is Herod's tomb has the details. Ellingwood wrote, "For more than three decades, Israeli archaeologist...
- The Other Great Khan: Ögödei
German and Mongolian researchers looking for the tomb of Genghis Khan made a sensational discovery, the remnants of the palace that Ghenghis Khan's third son, Ögödei, built. In an article about the discovery, Spiegel Online International...
- Buried Treasure. An Emperor's Booby-trapped Tomb
Ancinet records suggest that Qin Shi Huangdi's tomb is filled with treasures. They also suggest that the tomb has an extensive security system possibly with pools of mercury and loaded crossbows. Sounds like they might need Indiana Jones to get in...
- The Hunt For Genghis Khan's Tomb
Thanks to eagle eyes Rebecca Small for finding this article from Newsweek that discusses the hunt to find the tomb of the great Mongol leader Genghis Khan's tomb. It is a fascinating read that, among others, discusses the fight over whether he was...
- Tour Of The Valley Of The Kings
Pretty soon I am going to have to get Rebecca Small (who is collaborating with me on two classes this fall and in my teacher-class) to help with the blogs as she keeps finding a ton of new things. Here is a site that show the Valley of the Kings...