Poseidonia was probably founded about 600 bc by Greek colonists from Sybaris, along the Gulf of Taranto, and it had become a flourishing town by 540, judging from its temples. After many years' resistance the city came under the...

Paestum also is renowned for its painted tombs, mainly belonging to the period of Lucanian rule, while only one of them dates to the Greek period. The Tomb of the Diver is an archaeological monument, built in about 470 BC and found by...

Researchers believe that the town was founded in the 7th or 6th century BC by the Osci or Oscans. It came under the domination of Rome in the 4th century BC, and was conquered and became a Roman colony in 80 BC after it joined an...

A common theory is that the Nag Hammadi Library, a collection of Gnostic texts, were an illegal stash of books hidden from Orthodox Christian authorities. But recent scholarship has called this theory into question. Were the Gnostic...

This video provides an overview of mummies, both anthropogenic and spontaneous, explaining how they are preserved through intentional or unintentional means. It explores the mummification practices of ancient Egypt, as well as examples...

_empeter is best known for its ancient necropolis. The Roman road from Aquilea to Poetovio ran through the area, and the location at _empeter is in line with the Roman custom of burial grounds near main roads outside their cities. It was...

Explore the ancient wonders of Luxor, Egypt. Travel into the desert to witness the Valley of the Kings and Queens, where legendary pharaohs and royalty rest in sacred tombs adorned with mesmerizing reliefs and hieroglyphics. Luxor offers...

The Alcobaca Monastery is one of the first foundations of the Cistercian Order in Portugal. It was founded in 1153 as a gift to Bernard of Clairvaux, shortly before his death, from the first Portuguese King, Afonso Henriques, to...

This video explores five fun facts about the Egyptian pyramids.

MOT 1940: VATICAN CITY: SAINT PETER'S BASILICA: GROTTOES: Women in black, possibly nuns, walking down crypt hallway, passing two sarcophagus in hall, tombs in small alcove, tomb of Pope Marcellus II (1501-1555), Innocent I tomb.

This live-action video program is about the word Pharaoh. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Pharaoh through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...

Ever wanted to curse your neighbor as the ancient Romans did? Watch to find out how!

The monastery was built to thank the Virgin Mary for the Portuguese victory over the Castilians in the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, fulfilling a promise of King John I of Portugal. The battle put an end to the 1383-85 Crisis. Work...

From its unification to its conquest by Alexander the Great, Ancient Egypt lasted about 3000 years, which is 15 times the age of the US, showing incredible continuity and holding great fascination through it's culture and monuments. Get...

In this video, we learn about the famous Egyptian pharaoh, King Tutankhamun, and the discovery of his tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter. The video explores the significance of archaeology and the excavation process, as well as...