Archaeologists find ‘tiny’ house filled with intricate artwork in ancient city of Pompeii
Archaeologists in Italy have discovered intricate artwork inside a small Pompeii house that was buried in ash and debris from the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago.The “tiny” house, the Pompeii Archaeological Park said, was found during excavations at the Insula dei casti Amanti construction site, which is in the ancient city’s central district.The dwelling was interesting for a number of reasons. For one, it doesn’t have a traditional atrium, which the park called a “peculiarity.” Typically, Pompeiian houses had open-air atriums with basins for collecting rainwater. The absence of one in this home is likely related...
The Dark Side Of Texas: Uncovering Cults In The Lone Star State
The history of Texas is wild & strange and yes...sometimes the weirdest stories involving "cults". There have been a few that were started or came to Texas, including some of the most well knowns groups out there. The Yearning for Zion Ranch. Also known as the YFZ Ranch, the group...
13 Terrifying Tales Of *That Creepy Texas House* In Your Neighborhood
Here's some (mostly) true tales of creepy houses from our past. We all had "that house" in our neighborhood when we were kids. There were rumors' of dark doings, witchery, and all kinds of things that frighten children. How one house becomes "that house" isn't really known, maybe some houses feature overgrown plants, have a run-down/creepy look, or occupants that no one ever sees,
Is the Mesha Stele the Ancient Key to Unlocking Biblical History?
This post includes content written by AI. In 1868, a significant archaeological discovery was made in the ancient land of Moab, now modern-day Jordan, that continues to spark debates and fascination among historians, theologians, and archaeologists. The Mesha Stele, also known as the Moabite Stone, is a black basalt stone inscribed with a lengthy account of King Mesha of Moab’s victories over Israel. This artifact, dating back to the 9th century BCE, provides a rare and precious extrabiblical glimpse into the historical context of the Bible, particularly in relation to the events described in the Hebrew Scriptures. But what exactly does the Mesha Stele reveal, and why is it so crucial to our understanding of Biblical history?