Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Yuan Dynasty Shipwreck Discovered in China

A shipwreck dating to the "Yuan Dynasty," a time when the descendants of Genghis Khan ruled China, has been discovered by archaeologists.

https://www.livescience.com/60753-china-shipwreck-from-mongols-era.html

Monday, October 23, 2017

"Hundred Rules of War" of the Samurai told in English

A 450 year-old book supposedly written by Tsukahara Bokuden, a renown samurai, has been translated into English. Called the "Hundred Rules of War" it provides a series a rules that inexperienced samurai could sing so that they could learn how to prepare for battle.

https://www.livescience.com/60738-ancient-samurai-book-reveals-warrior-rules.html

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

What are they? 400 Ancient Stone Structures Discovered in Saudi Arabia

Almost 400 mysterious stone structures that range in size from 13 meters to 518 meters have been discovered in Saudi Arabia. Their purpose and exact date are unknown.

https://www.livescience.com/60698-mysterious-stone-structures-discovered-saudi-arabia.html

Saturday, October 7, 2017

3,200 year-old Beykoy inscription published

A 3,200 year-old Luwian inscription from Beykoy in Turkey has been published. The text tells of the rise of a powerful kingdom called "Mira" and a Trojan prince named "Muksus" who led a naval expedition to Ashkelon.

https://www.livescience.com/60629-ancient-inscription-trojan-prince-sea-people.html