In 1936, a farmer named Hugo Kraft stumbled upon a peculiar chest while working on his field in present-day Sweden. The chest, which was enclosed by an iron chain and had been lost by a Viking craftsman over a thousand years ago, yielded an impressive collection of tools from the Viking Age. The collection included hammers, axes, saw blades, knives, tongs, punches, plate … [Read more...] about The Remarkable Discovery of a Viking Craftsman’s Lost Chest and Its Contents
Ancient Technology
The Secret of Roman Empire’s Success: Roman Aqueducts
Although certain elements must be brought together to create an empire that will rule the world, water is the most crucial among them. All the settlement areas are founded next to clean water sources throughout the history of mankind. Many primitive technologies are developed to meet the increasing need for water supply in growing cities. Here, we are going to discuss the most … [Read more...] about The Secret of Roman Empire’s Success: Roman Aqueducts
The Mystery Behind the Megalithic Stone Walls of Saksaywaman
The megalithic stone walls of Saksaywaman are on display on the outskirts of Cusco, at an altitude of 3700 meters. These incredible walls are a true proportion and marvel of engineering. This is believed to be the residence of the falcon guarding Manco Capac, the Inca’s Adam. Sacsayhuaman also comes from the Quechua language and means satisfied hawk, referring to this … [Read more...] about The Mystery Behind the Megalithic Stone Walls of Saksaywaman
Researchers Unravel Enigma of Barbegal Watermills, World’s First Industrial Complex
The Barbegal watermill complex, a unique cluster of 16 Roman waterwheels in southern France, was the first known attempt in Europe to set up an industrial-scale complex of machines during the culmination of Roman Civilization in the 2nd century CE. Since the upper parts of the complex were destroyed and no traces of the wooden machinery survived, the mode of operation of these … [Read more...] about Researchers Unravel Enigma of Barbegal Watermills, World’s First Industrial Complex
Candle Clocks: Illuminating the Past’s Timekeepers
Before Clocks: The Age of Candle Clocks In the era before the ubiquitous tick-tock of modern clocks, our ancestors turned to ingenious contrivances known as candle clocks to mark the passage of time, especially during indoor evenings and nights. These remarkable timekeepers relied on the slow, measured burn of a candle to provide a reliable reference for time measurement. … [Read more...] about Candle Clocks: Illuminating the Past’s Timekeepers