In 1998 a mysterious marked stone, sometimes called the Arthur Stone, was found in Cornwall, UK, at Tintagel Castle during an archaeological excavation. This treasured find received lots of attention because of its inscription and the suggestion that the stone might provide evidence for the legendary King Arthur. The stone …
Article Written by Duncan Burden The burning of the Library of Alexandria is lamented as being the greatest loss of literary treasures in history. As the manuscripts burnt to ashes, it is extremely unlikely that they will ever be seen again, even if we knew in full what writings were …
One of the most mysterious, but lesser known monuments of Rome, is a marble structure sitting in the corner of the gardens of Piazza Vittorio. It is called the Alchemical Door, also known as the Magic Portal or Gate. The door’s frame is etched with curious symbols and writings. The …
Article Written by John Davis You’d be excused if you were shocked by the wanderings of a major American monument. What if the Statue of Liberty was hauled out to a carnival, or the St. Louis Arch was made into a giant slingshot? Upsetting, no? Even worse, what if …
Rome is filled with history. At almost every turn a person notices something new, and yet it could be ages old. This is especially true when exploring the major sites like the Colosseum, The Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and other ruins surrounding these areas. Ancient Rome is incredible. One of …
Article Written by Duncan Burden Since the Rennes le Château mystery and Dan Brown’s ‘The Da Vinci Code’ hit the public attention there has been a surge of interest and speculation of hidden meanings in art. Paintings such as Nicolas Poussin’s ‘Shepherds of Arcadia’ and Da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ have …
The Hope Diamond is considered one of the most famous jewels in the world. It currently rests in the Natural Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. and is insured for a quarter Million Dollars. However, this treasure is often said to hold a curse rather than hope for those …
Did you know that when the craze for all things Egyptian in the early and mid 1800’s was rampant, there came to be called and what was known as ‘Mummy Unwrapping Parties’? This type of party was held by some of the most Victorian elites and it is just what …
One of the fun sights to explore when visiting Rome is known as Bocca della Verita, or the Mouth of Truth. Legends speak that it will bite off the hands of liars. Below are 10 interesting facts about this mysterious and ancient marble mask. 1) The Mouth of Truth (Bocca …
Ernest Hemingway was one of the great writers of the 20th century. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954, and his works, like Old Man and the Sea, A Farewell to Arms, and For Whom the Bell Tolls, continue to be widely read today. Before this success as …
