The Tlingit wooden armor, used by the indigenous Tlingit people of the Pacific Northwest, reflects their ingenuity in warfare. This armor is a rare example of protective gear made primarily from natural materials like wood, leather, and iron. It served both practical and ceremonial purposes during periods of conflict and cultural exchange with Russian and…
The Egyptian Crocodile Armor
The Egyptian crocodile armor was a unique form of body protection used in ancient Egypt, particularly during the New Kingdom period (c. 1550–1077 BC). This armor was made from crocodile hide, symbolizing strength, fearlessness, and connection to the Egyptian god Sobek, the deity of the Nile and fertility.Material and ConstructionThe armor was crafted using the…
Cosquer Cave
Cosquer Cave is a prehistoric cave located near Marseille, France, with its entrance submerged 37 meters (121 feet) below sea level. Henri Cosquer, a professional diver, discovered the cave in 1985 while exploring the underwater coastline of the Calanque de Morgiou. He did not reveal the discovery until 1991 after three divers died while attempting…
Tealing Earth House
Tealing Earth House is an ancient underground structure located near Dundee in Scotland. It dates back to the Iron Age, approximately between the 1st century AD and 2nd century AD. These structures, known as souterrains, were built across northern Britain and were likely used for storage, protection, or as a refuge.Discovery and ExcavationTealing Earth House…
Culsh Earth House
Culsh Earth House is an ancient underground structure located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Built around the 1st or 2nd century AD, it is one of several “earth houses” or souterrains scattered across northern Scotland. These underground chambers were constructed by Iron Age communities for various purposes, including storage or refuge.Structure and DesignThe Culsh Earth House is…
Grain Earth House
The Grain Earth House is an underground structure located in Angus, Scotland. It dates back to the Iron Age, around 200 AD. Discovered in 1963, the house represents a souterrain, or earth house, a type of subterranean structure commonly used during this period in Scotland and northern Europe. These structures were often used for storage…