Scubarob Adventure Log

1,200-Year-Old Viking Ship Burial Found in Supposedly Empty Mound A large Viking burial mound found on the island of Karmøy off Norway’s western coast was long thought to be empty.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/viking-burial-mound-0018366 for more

Lost City Revealed: The Mysteries of Nan Madol Uncovered (Video) Step into the past and uncover the mysteries of Micronesia’s Nan Madol, one of the most ancient and enigmatic lost cities in the world. Built over 800 years ago from massive basalt rocks, this lost city is nestled in the dense jungle and mangroves.  Read more … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/video/nan-madol-0018365 for more

PRINCE PHILIP’S SECRET UFO INFORMATION – “It Would’ve Caused a Sensation” | Ancient Aliens | #Shorts See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZL72DTZrLQ for more

At the time Christopher Columbus reached the coast of San Salvador, the major cultures and civilizations in central America were the Olmec, the Maya, and the Aztec whereas in South America the Moche, the Wari, the Tiwanaku, the Chimor, and the Inca. See http://bit.ly/2IqgmQp for more

Scubarob travel tips are all about staying safe, tried and verified from personal experience. They works, but I’m not saying it’s always all fun. Keep an Open Mind Don’t judge other customs. You are a visitor. Be respectful. Try to Be Flexible Delays do occur while traveling, as well as other issues (baggage, taxi, hotel bookings, … See http://bit.ly/2Mz9XpI for more

Gold, Salt, and Islam: The Story of Koumbi Saleh Koumbi Saleh was one of the most important economic centers in West Africa during its peak around the 9th century. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Africa Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-africa/koumbi-saleh-0018364 for more

Outside the Battlefield, What Was Daily Life Like for Medieval Knights? (Video) Medieval knights are often portrayed as warriors who spent all their time fighting, wooing noble ladies, participating in tournaments and battling their enemies.  Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe Video History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/video/medieval-knight-0018363 for more

Egyptian Authorities Push Back on Cleopatra Portrayal The Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities (to be precise, Dr. Mostafa Waziri) has accused Netflix of the “falsification of Egyptian history.”  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/cleopatra-docuseries-0018362 for more

What Are the Similarities and Differences Between Beltane and Walpurgis Night? Beltane and Walpurgis Night are festivities with deep histories that occur in the springtime, and the two are being celebrated in various European lands this weekend. With fire being a main feature in both, one might be forgiven for thinking they were the same … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/beltane-and-walpurgis-night-0018361 for more

What Was Daily Life in Ancient Egypt Really Like? (Video) The ancient civilization of Egypt has long been a source of intrigue and fascination for people around the world.  Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Africa Video History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/video/ancient-egypt-0018360 for more

ALIENS THREATEN GLOBAL INVASION | Countdown to Armageddon See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO1ElsB6FzY for more

Buenos-Aires can be considered the most cultured and sophisticated among all South America’s capitals. Its restaurants, bars, historic cafés and heaving nightclubs, opera house, theatres, multiscreen cinemas, avant-garde galleries and French-style palaces all underline its attachment to the arts and its eternal sense of style. See http://bit.ly/2IrbXg2 for more

10 Jaw-dropping Engineering Marvels of the Inca Empire The Inca were an illustrious ancient civilization, whose sprawling empire stretched from Ecuador to the north, to central Chile in the south.  Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Americas Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-americas/inca-engineering-0018359 for more

Getting Dressed as a Medieval Ploughman (Video) What was involved in getting dressed as a Medieval ploughman? For farmers in the Middle Ages, conditions were harsh and the work backbreaking.  Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe Video History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/video/medieval-ploughman-0018358 for more

The King’s Champion: Medieval Coronation Roles, With a Twist Francis Dymoke, a 67-year-old farmer from eastern England, will play a ceremonial role in the upcoming coronation of King Charles III, and carry forward an ancient royal tradition while at it.  Read more Section:  News General History Important Events Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-general/kings-champion-0018357 for more

A Face to the Legend: The Quest to Reconstruct Cleopatra’s Look (Video) Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of Egypt, is one of the most iconic figures in history. She was known for her intelligence, beauty, and powerful political acumen.  Read more Section:  News Video History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/cleopatra-0018353 for more

Study Shows How A Duke’s Jealousy Birthed Lager In 1602 Scientists scoured through old brewing documents searching for the origins of lager yeast. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/lager-0018356 for more

Blood, Swords, and Samurai: Punishment in Feudal Japan (Video) Medieval Japan may be known for its honor, duty, and bravery, but there was also a darker side to the Samurai clans who ruled the era. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Asia Video History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/feudal-japan-0018352 for more

2nd Annual Felicia A. Holton Lecture: Archaeology From Space with Dr. Sarah Parcak See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1dnvU_cjOc for more

Aspasia – The Real-Life Helen of Troy? An Inspirational Courtesan’s Tale Aspasia, who lived in ancient Greece during the fifth century BC was both admired and infamous in her time. Read more Section:  News History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/aspasia-and-pericles-0018355 for more

South America offers great material for photographers looking for architectural spots and dramatic pictures; indeed, the Colonial heritage of the Spanish Conquistadores rests close to modern buildings and ancient monuments of pre-columbian civilizations. See http://bit.ly/2IqdoLK for more

The Shadowy Kingdom Of Gewissae, Britain’s First Kings Gewissae was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that ruled much of southern Britain from the fifth to the seventh centuries as the island began forging a new identity in the aftermath of Roman occupation.  Read more Section:  News Premium Preview Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/premium-preview/wessex-0018354 for more

Keeping it Clean: A Look at Ancient Hygiene Practices (Video) From the Sumerians and Egyptians to the Victorians and beyond, humans have been striving to keep their surroundings clean since they first settled down and built permanent homes. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology News Video History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/ancient-hygiene-0018351 for more

Fathoming the Ruins of Yanmen Shan Mountain and the Biggest Cut Rocks in the World Along the side of Yanmen Shan mountain, located twenty kilometers to the east of Nanjing, China, the legendary Yangshan quarry can be found. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Asia Unexplained Phenomena Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-asia/yangshan-quarry-009368 for more

Isabella of France Isabella of France (c. 1292-1358) was the queen consort of Edward II of England (r. 1307-1327). After heading a coup to overthrow her husband, she ruled as regent for their young son, Edward III of England (r. 1327-1377) until he forced her into retirement in 1330. She died in England in 1358 … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Isabella_of_France/ for more

Was Anne of Cleves Too Ugly for King Henry VIII? (Video) Anne of Cleves, the fourth wife of King Henry VIII, has been historically portrayed as the wife who was too ugly for the king. Read more Section:  News Video History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/anne-cleves-0018350 for more

Undocumented Roman Army Camps Indicate Military Manoeuvres in the Arabian Desert Using this global aerial imaging program as a tool of discovery, last year archaeologists from the University of Oxford identified the ruins of three fortified Roman army camps, which were likely built around the year 100 AD. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/roman-camps-arabia-0018349 for more

Swamp People: Grueling Gator Hunt in CURSED Waters (S5, E9) | Full Episode See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn8lr6--RLg for more

The Exquisite Statue of Ebih-Il, an Important Heirloom of Ancient Mari The ancient realm of Mesopotamia is still very much clouded in enigma. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/statue-ebih-il-0018347 for more

Crossing Nicaragua is an adventure in itself mainly because of the untouched landscapes and beautiful nature. See http://bit.ly/2IpKbk4 for more

Go Wide Assignment Winner Ross Stone Congratulations to Ross Stone for winning the Go Wide Assignment with the image, “Black Mountain Pond.” Be sure to check… The post Go Wide Assignment Winner Ross Stone appeared first on Outdoor Photographer. See https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/blog/go-wide-assignment-winner-ross-stone/ for more

Homo Naledi: A Mysterious Extinct Human Species (Video) Homo naledi, the mysterious extinct human species, has captivated the world since its discovery in 2013. Read more Section:  News Human Origins Science Video Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/human-origins-science/homo-naledi-0018346 for more

Physician’s Tomb Holds Comprehensive Set of Roman Medical Tools Some two thousand years, an ancient Roman physician made a trip to Hungary, for unknown reasons, and now, archaeologists have found his tomb near Jászberény, a city located approximately 50 miles from Budapest. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/roman-medical-tools-0018345 for more

Napoleon’s Campaign in Egypt and Syria The French Expedition to Egypt and Syria (1798-1801), led by Napoleon Bonaparte, aimed to establish a French colony in Egypt and to threaten British possessions in India. Despite initial French victories, the campaign ultimately ended in failure, and Egypt remained under Ottoman control. The expedition also led to the … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Napoleon's_Campaign_in_Egypt_and_Syria/ for more

What Did Ancient Greece Really Look Like? A Visual Tour (Video) The ancient civilization of Greece is a historical period that has long been a subject of fascination and intrigue. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe Video Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-europe/ancient-greece-0018341 for more

Charles III Will Be Crowned on the Stone of Scone. But Is It the Real Stone? Scotland’s legendary “Stone of Destiny” or “Stone of Scone” was used to coronate the ancient kings and queens of Scotland for almost 400 years, before being taken by the English monarchy in 1296. 700 years later, it was returned … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news/real-stone-scone-0018344 for more

15 Incredible Discoveries from Ancient Egypt (Video) Egypt is a civilization that continues to fascinate, enlighten, and puzzle people to this day. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News Ancient Places Africa Video Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/ancient-egypt-0018339 for more

TOP 6 FIERY MUSTANG MOMENTS 🔥 | Counting Cars See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8toYlomK_l4 for more

Social Change in the British Industrial Revolution The British Industrial Revolution (1760-1840) witnessed a great number of technical innovations, such as steam-powered machines, which resulted in new working practices, which in turn brought many social changes. More women and children worked than ever before, for the first time more people lived in towns and cities … See https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2229/social-change-in-the-british-industrial-revolution/ for more

The waters of the Philippines comprise nearly 1 million square miles of sea, a major part of which is in the Coral Triangle, an area that contains the world’s highest coral diversity. See http://bit.ly/2Iwp7Zp for more

The Continuing Enigma of the Petroglyph Beach in Wrangell, Alaska The wild and enigmatic northern regions of North America have always been a place of great mystery.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/petroglyph-beach-0018343 for more

Unmasking Ugarit’s Mysterious Asiatic King-God Commanding The Habiru A temple of the god, Baal, built in the ancient city of Ugarit, nowadays called Ras Shamra, on the north-eastern shores of the Mediterranean coast of Syria, date back to the beginning of the Middle Bronze Period (c. 2000 BC). Read more Section:  News Premium Preview Read … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/users/mbressanslk-lawcom for more

When Faith and Power Clash: How Christianity Divided the Roman Empire (Video) In 107 AD, the Roman Empire was at its peak under Emperor Trajan’s leadership, spanning 2 million square miles and 50 million subjects. However, the rise of Christianity, which promised to undermine Roman conceptions of power and authority, was seen as a threat … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-important-events/christianity-rome-0018340 for more

Fascinating Medieval Gaming Piece Uncovered at Building Site in England Next time you’re playing a board game with your friends and family, consider that you may be playing something that originated in the medieval era, or beyond. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/tableman-gaming-piece-0018338 for more

Romani Language Romani is an Indo-European language, belonging to the Indic subbranch which includes Sanskrit and Hindi. Because of the Romani diaspora throughout Europe and West Asia, it developed in close contact with European and Iranian languages. It was through the study of the Romani language that scholars first realized that its speakers had an … See https://www.worldhistory.org/Romani_Language/ for more

Empires Between Islam and Christianity, 1500-1800 ‘Empire’ is a common concept in the field of world history. Historians often specialize in one specific empire, such as the British Empire, the Russian Empire, or the Chinese dynasties. Going beyond this unidirectional approach, Sanjay Subrahmanyam, Distinguished Professor of History & Irving and Jean Stone Endowed Chair in … See https://www.worldhistory.org/review/349/empires-between-islam-and-christianity-1500-1800/ for more

The Incredible Odyssey of Mankind: Ape to Human in a Million Years (Video) In this fascinating video, the evolution from ape to man is traced, beginning with the Proconsul, a fruit-eating creature that lived in African trees about 20 million years ago. Read more Section:  News Human Origins Science Video Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/human-origins-science/human-evolution-0018337 for more

Crosswords are fun and allow to spend time while waiting for flights, buses, tickets, or simply to relax (other ways exist, too!). However, #crosswords had been also an instrument of espionage… Indeed, a day before the assault on the German-occupied port of #Dieppe, the word ‘Dieppe’ appeared in a Daily Telegraph crossword determining an investigation against the … See http://bit.ly/2QCFWDL for more

Unveiling the Mystical World of the Egyptian Coffin Texts One of the most fascinating discoveries of ancient Egypt was the discovery of the Egyptian Coffin Texts. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Writings News History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-writings/coffin-texts-0018336 for more

Sacred Treasure Hunt: In Pursuit of the Elusive Ark of the Covenant (Video) Discover the enigmatic disappearance of the Ark of the Covenant, a sacred relic mentioned in the Book of Exodus. Read more Section:  News Unexplained Phenomena Video Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/ark-covenant-location-0018335 for more