The almost 11 centimeters tall statuette of the Venus of Willendorf is one of the most important examples of early art in Europe. It is made from a rock called an oolith that is not found in or around Willendorf. A research team led by anthropologist Gerhard Weber of the University of Vienna and geo
A team of international researchers led by the University of Arizona reported last year that they had discovered the largest and oldest Mayan monument:Aguada Fénix. That same team has now discovered nearly 500 smaller ceremonial complexes that are similar in shape and features to Aguada Fénix. The f
What is celebrated and what does the Romanity Day celebration consist of? How did the idea come about and who are the creators of this celebration? With so many commemorations on the calendar, how come no one had thought of this? Why the date September 4? What can Romanity Day bring to o
In 2015 the remains of the San José galleon were found , near the coast of Cartagena de Indias, which, according to chroniclers of the time, was loaded with eleven million strong pesos. Since the discovery, a conflict has arisen between the Colombian government, which considers the discovery to be C