Scubarob Adventure Log

How Cod Saved the Vikings (Video) Cod, the mighty fish of the sea, held the Vikings in its firm grasp. These fierce seafarers depended on cod for survival and adventure. Read more Section:  News Videos History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/viking-cod-0018731 for more

Anglo-Saxon Ivory Rings Found in Britain Came from African Elephants Unusual rings made from ivory have been unearthed in dozens of early Anglo-Saxon burials in England. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/anglo-saxon-ivory-rings-0018730 for more

Tragedy at Sea: The Brutal Reality of Slave Ships (Video) During the transatlantic slave trade, life aboard a slave ship was a nightmarish ordeal. Read more Section:  News Videos History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/slave-ships-0018729 for more

ALIEN CAUGHT ENTERING A BEDROOM?! | The Proof Is Out There | #Shorts See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Edr3HVYv2AA for more

Yap was central in the intensive cultural exchange in Micronesia, famously involving the large stonemoney discs quarried from distant islands of Palau and Guam. Indeed, the formalized Yap-focused exchange system known as sawei guided movement of tribute among diverse and dispersed clans in the Caroline Islands. See http://bit.ly/2Ot9fre for more

Unveiling the Secrets of the Bolinao Skull: A Journey into Ancient Human History In the world of modern archaeology, the Bolinao Skull stands as an intriguing discovery, shrouded in mystery and absolute uniqueness. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/bolinao-skull-0018728 for more

Cutting Edge: The Top 5 Deadliest Weapons From India (Video) India has a rich history of impressive weapons that showcase the craftsmanship and martial traditions of the subcontinent. Read more Section:  News Videos History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/indian-weapons-0018727 for more

Have Archaeologists Found Lyobaa, the Zapotec Land of the Dead? Beneath monumental stone structures discovered at the archaeological site of Mitla in the southern Mexican state of Oaxaca. Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Americas Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/lyobaa-0018726 for more

The Enigma of Norway’s Great Lake Beast (Video) Norway’s Great Lake monster, often referred to as “Storsjöodjuret” or the Storsjö Lake Monster. Read more Section:  News Myths & Legends Unexplained Phenomena Videos Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/storsjoodjuret-0018725 for more

Study Shows Prehistoric “Man Hunter, Woman Gatherer” View Is Grossly Inaccurate For a long time, it has been believed that prehistoric men played the role of hunters while women took on the role of gatherers. Read more Section:  News Evolution & Human Origins Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/prehistoric-hunters-0018724 for more

Book of the Dead: Ancient Egypt’s Quest for Eternal Life (Video) The Egyptian Book of the Dead, or “The Book of Coming Forth by Day,” is an ancient religious text that played a significant role in Egyptian funerary practices around 1550 BC. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Writings News Videos Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/book-dead-0018723 for more

Mountain Men: HOW TO CATCH A BLACK BEAR (Season 11) See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iyxl2NO6s0 for more

The islands of Palau have a rich artistic heritage of weaving, woodworking, performing arts, pottery production, oral narratives, stone statuary, and costume and body art. Palau’s first certain petroglyph site was identified on Babeldaob as a boulder marking the burial of the legendary Surech. See http://bit.ly/2IjykEg for more

Scubarob’s Web Resources include travel websites, blogs, accommodation, and part time jobs useful for the digital nomad. Travel Documents First, be sure to comply with travel regulations in terms of documents (passport, visa, invitations, etc.) and imports. You may check on iVisa.com what your destination requires. Check also if a return ticket is required. Flights … See http://bit.ly/2Y6xGyj for more

10 Most Revolting Ingredients Used in Ancient Perfumes Who doesn’t enjoy a good perfume? Well, at least they are better than enduring some natural human odors! Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/revolting-ingredients-0018722 for more

Medieval Hoods: Why Everyone from Peasants to Nobles Had to Have Them (Video) Medieval hoods were commonly worn across social classes, providing warmth and practicality. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe Videos History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/medieval-hoods-0018721 for more

Hammurabi and his God Given Code of Laws Hammurabi, the sixth king of Babylon, left an enduring legacy in the ancient world with his famous Code of Laws. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Writings News History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/hammurabi-001569 for more

Halicarnassus Halicarnassus (modern Bodrum, Turkey) was an ancient Ionian Greek city in the region of Caria, located on the coast of Anatolia. It is best known as the birthplace of Herodotus (l. c. 484-425/413 BCE), the ‘Father of History’, and as the site of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the … See https://www.worldhistory.org/halicarnassus/ for more

10 of the Biggest Treasure Discoveries In History (Video) In the world of treasure hunting, incredible discoveries await. From ancient Egyptian tombs in Saqqara to the depths of the ocean, hidden riches have been unveiled throughout history. Colorful sarcophagi, statues, and papyrus writings have emerged from Saqqara’s cryptic tombs, teasing the secrets that lie within. … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/biggest-treasure-discoveries-0018720 for more

Doodles in Henry VIII’s Prayer Book Reveal Anxiety and Depression Best known for his six marriages and a notorious clash with the Pope over annulling his union with Catherine the Aragon. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Writings News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/henry-viii-prayer-book-0018719 for more

Ashurbanipal: The Most Powerful Man on Earth (Video) Ashurbanipal, the last formidable king of Assyria, stood as the epitome of power and dominance in the ancient world. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Asia Videos History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/ashurbanipal-0018718 for more

The Brilliance of ‘Pre-diluvian’ Sculpture – Cannot Be Hand Made! I’m still digesting our recent tour to Egypt; the temple and the pyramids – just the atmosphere of the ancients was a lot to take in. Each time I visit, I’m stunned at the beauty, sophistication, and intelligence of those who left evidence of their … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/khafre-statue-0018717 for more

Civil War Combat: Chaotic Carnage at Gettysburg (S1, E1) | Full Episode See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JIM_ZxB3GM for more

Ionia Ionia was a territory in western Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) populated by the Ionians (Greeks who spoke the Ionian dialect) in c. 1150 BCE. It is best known as the birthplace of Greek philosophy (at Miletus) and the site of the Ionian Revolt which prompted the Persian invasion of Greece in 490 and 480 BCE. … See https://www.worldhistory.org/ionia/ for more

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is the country’s largest urban area and its cultural, commercial, and transportation centre. See http://bit.ly/2IhW5wd for more

The Permafrost is Melting, Releasing Deadly Viruses (Video) The Arctic’s permafrost is thawing due to human-induced climate change, resulting in dire consequences. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Antarctica Videos Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/thawing-permafrost-0018716 for more

Queen Katherine Of Aragon – Old And Deformed Wife Of Henry VIII? In 1519, the French King Francis I quipped that Henry VIII had “an old deformed wife, while he himself is young and handsome”. It is generally assumed that the French King was referring to Katharine’s corpulent figure – several years later one eyewitness … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/premium-preview/katharine-aragon-0018715 for more

The Austrian Army Fought Itself and Lost at the Battle of Karánsebes The Battle of Karánsebes has been remembered as one of the most absurd battles in history. Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/battle-karansebes-0018714 for more

Dental Hygiene in the Middle Ages (Video) Medieval dental hygiene debunked the misconception of poor oral health. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Europe Videos Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/medieval-hygiene-0018713 for more

1,000-Year-Old Sacred Sculptures of Jain Saviors Used for a Sluice Almost exactly 2 years ago, two Jain sculptures from the 10th century AD were found in the southern Indian state of Telangana. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/jain-sculptures-0018712 for more

Ancient Aliens: Terrifying Humanoids Emerge from Subterranean Realm (Season 18) See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IROLRx0Bypw for more

Teotihuacán: The Ancient City Designed to Track Time (Video) The enigmatic people of Teotihuacán in Mexico inhabited a city that prioritized timekeeping. Read more Section:  Artifacts Ancient Technology Ancient Places Americas Videos Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/teotihuacan-timekeeping-0018711 for more

The understanding of the evolutionary origins of Orangutans and the successful reconstruction of the habits of their ancestors remain unresolved. Notwithstanding their high intelligence, Orangutans live in a relatively simple social system. See http://bit.ly/2I6kvcJ for more

Archaeologists Excavating In Pompeii Get A ‘Pizza The Action’ Revealed in Fresco Earlier this year, a team of archaeologists delved into some delicious secrets hidden within the volcanic tomb that is Pompeii. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/pompeii-pizza-fresco-0018710 for more

Acanthus: Why Old Buildings Use the Same Leaf Design (Video) The leaf design found on old buildings, especially Corinthian columns, holds a fascinating secret. Read more Section:  News Videos History Ancient Traditions Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/acanthus-leaves-0018709 for more

Prehistoric Cannibalism Revealed? Human Relatives Butchered Each Other 1.45 Million Years Ago A human leg bone dating back to 1.45 million years ago is marked with 11 tiny cut marks. Read more Section:  News Evolution & Human Origins Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-evolution-human-origins/cannibalism-evidence-koobi-fora-0018708 for more

Ancient Britain Ancient Britain was a landmass on the northwest of the continent of Europe first occupied by humans c. 800,000 years ago prior to it becoming an island c. 6000 BCE due to flooding which separated it from the mainland. Agriculture began to develop in the region c. 4200 BCE encouraging the development of … See https://www.worldhistory.org/britain/ for more

How Leonardo da Vinci Made a “Satellite” Map in 1502 (Video) In 1502, while working as a military engineer for Cesare Borgia, Leonardo da Vinci undertook the task of creating a unique map of Imola. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News Videos History Famous People Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/leonardo-da-vinci-map-0018706 for more

Smallpox Vaccine Sheds New Light on Mysterious Kaspar Hauser Legend In May 1828, the Bavarian city of Nuremberg was gripped by the sudden appearance of a young man named Kaspar Hauser.  Read more Section:  News History & Archaeology Myths & Legends Europe Unexplained Phenomena Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/kaspar-hauser-legend-0018705 for more

Strata: Portraits of Humanity, September 2022 See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUaWjajTehY for more

The British Museum is Full of Stolen Artifacts (Video) The British Museum, the world’s largest world history museum, houses over 8 million cultural and historical artifacts from around the world. However, nearly half of the highlighted pieces face ownership disputes. The museum’s collection is intertwined with the expansion of the British Empire, which acquired resources … See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/british-museum-0018704 for more

Borneo, the third largest island in the world, is located in Southeast Asia close to the Equator; it is divided among three countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei. Ecologically, Borneo has a profusion of tropical rainforests and is one of the most important centers of biodiversity in the world. See http://bit.ly/2CX00eG for more

From Block to Beauty: The Intricate Art of Vietnamese Dong Ho Painting The rich and fascinating history of Dong Ho painting spans centuries and reflects several cultural and political changes in Vietnam.  Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/vietnamese-art-0018703 for more

Ta Prohm’s Ruins are a 1,000-Year-Old Climate Change Warning (Video) Ta Prohm, an ancient temple in Cambodia, serves as a haunting testament to the impact of climate change. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Asia Videos Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/ta-prohm-0018702 for more

How Ancient Greeks Kept Ruthless Narcissists from Capturing their Democracy Ancient Greece was in many ways a brutal society. Read more Section:  News History Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/ancient-greece-democracy-0018701 for more

Monopoly Was Originally a Teaching Tool Exposing Economic Inequality These days, Monopoly is a childhood staple, as kids worldwide learn to buy properties and then push friends into bankruptcy by charging exorbitant rent in order to emerge victorious. Read more Section:  News Weird Facts Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/weird-facts/monopoly-0018700 for more

Ancient Naval Warfare Unleashed | Ancient Top 10 (S1, E3) | Full Episode See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx4RZ4j3G9I for more

Occupying only 1.3% of the world’s land surface, Indonesia, an archipelago made up of about 17,000 islands, is one of the world’s richest nations in terms of biodiversity. See http://bit.ly/2I1BTzr for more

How Lost Cities of the Amazon were Finally Found (Video) In the early 1900s, British explorer Percy Fawcett embarked on a mission to find the fabled city of “Z” deep within the Amazon rainforest. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Americas Videos Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/videos/amazons-lost-cities-0018699 for more

Ancient Majesty: The Oldest Crown Ever Found The oldest known crown in the world, which was famously discovered in 1961 as part of the Nahal Mishmar Hoard. Read more Section:  Artifacts Other Artifacts News Read Later  See https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/oldest-crown-001436 for more