Scientists began a restoration project at the Temple of Esna, located some 485 miles from Egypt’s present-day capital, Cairo. While many of the researchers...
This week, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry of Egypt announced the discovery of a Roman-era sphinx statue. The artifact is made of limestone and...
Scientists began a restoration project at the Temple of Esna, located some 485 miles from Egypt’s present-day capital, Cairo. While many of the researchers expected to make an interesting discovery, what they found was truly breathtaking. Namely, the team uncovered long-lost zodiac paintings that are more than 2,200 years old! Find out all about the captivating discovery and how it was made. The Egyptian Zodiac Treasure The Egyptian Zodiac Treasure...
This week, the Tourism and Antiquities Ministry of Egypt announced the discovery of a Roman-era sphinx statue. The artifact is made of limestone and was unearthed during excavations at the Dendera Temple in the Qena province, which is right next to the Nile. Archaeologists theorize that it may be a representation of the Roman emperor Claudius. A Smiling Sphinx Statue A Smiling Sphinx Statue From 30 B.C.E. until about 642...
Tortuous Costumes The actors had to endure absolute torture to wear their costumes. Bert Lahr’s Lion costume weighed about 90 lbs, and it didn’t afford him much ventilation - he was constantly perspiring in the suit. It took a few assistants to dry out the costume every night. Buddy Ebsen’s Tin Man ensemble was made mostly of metal, so he wasn't able to even sit while wearing it. When he...
Amazing facts about ancient Greece Ancient Greece is considered as one of the oldest civilizations of the world and truly so. The ancient Greek civilization is a treasure trove of uber-cool facts, surprising factoids, and astonishing nuggets of information that can baffle even the staunchest history professors. Here’s looking at such facts that can take us back to the glory of ancient Greece. They Invented Yo-Yo While the Greek language...
Scanners (1981) While it's not the most recognizable film on this list, Scanners has certainly developed a strong fan base since its 1981 release. The movie that kickstarted David Cronenberg's career, Scanners revolves heavily around psychic powers and how devastating those powers can be. The following scene has been paused so much due to the gory nature of it. We won't spoil it for you, but it involves someone's head...
Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher Nobody wants to make a mistake on a film about an important historical icon. With so many of these films being considered for the most prestigious awards Hollywood has to offer, directors are very particular about who they choose to hire. The following actors were picked not only for their talent, but also because they had an uncanny resemblance to the historical figures they portrayed....
