Category Archives: History

Hot Spots in the Great Pyramid

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Thomas

This month has been full of speculations (some scientific and some wild) about a recent anomaly discovered on the Great Pyramid (Khufu’s) in Egypt. Recent infrared scans of the structure unveiled hot spots on one side that are up to … Continue reading →

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Never Forget Nushu

Posted on November 12, 2015 by Thomas

Nushu (also called Dong language) is a fascinating secret language developed by women in a part of Hunan in harsh, old, patriarchal China. It was used to educate and evade repression, since women were largely forbidden from the realm of … Continue reading →

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Alexander and the King of Kings

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Thomas

Alexander the great is an endless source of fascination. I’ve been reading up on him again, as I am still wanting to do my long-put off book on him. But I have several side books I want to do based … Continue reading →

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The Lost City of Drones

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Thomas

I’m growing very excited about the new technologies being used in archaeology. From submersibles to satellites, we are utilizing hitech equipment to peel back rainforests and deserts, and even the oceans to scan beneath the sands. It is an amazing … Continue reading →

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Amphipolis Up-To-Date

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Thomas

Fascinating examination of an archaeological site. Amphipolis Tomb Timeline

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Gold of the Ancient Panamanian Civ

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Thomas

I am placing this here as a reminder both to the public about the forgotten civilizations of the Americas (often simply overshadowed by the “popstars” of the area, like the Aztec or Maya) and for myself as another link in … Continue reading →

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The London Beer Flood of 1814

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Thomas

I need to write a book about this. What a bizarre event. The London Beer Flood of 1814 by Ben Johnson On Monday 17th October 1814, a terrible disaster claimed the lives of at least 8 people in St Giles, … Continue reading →

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