← Calm Web History Deep Time, Archaeological Discoveries, Civilizations & Classic Letters In This Issue Top 10 Roman Sites in Bulgaria — World History Encyclopedia Wheel Ruts in Malta Analyzed — Archaeology Magazine Did Penguin Hunters Occupy a Campsite Off Patagonia’s Coast? — Archaeology Magazine Neanderthal Hand Bones Discovered in Spain — Archaeology Magazine People Continued to Live in Maya City After Its Collapse — Archaeology Magazine The Eternal Life of Gilgamesh: Literary Immortality — World History Encyclopedia The Epic of Gilgamesh is among the most popular works of literature in the present day and has influenced countless readers, but for the greater part of its history, it was lost. The Assyrian Empire... Search for Amelia Earhart’s Plane Continues — Archaeology Magazine Drone Survey Identifies Rock Art Sites in Australia — Archaeology Magazine SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—According to a statement released by the University of Sydney, researchers from the University […] The Ideal of Christendom in the Middle Ages & Beyond — World History Encyclopedia Elite Infant’s Burial Discovered at Moche Temple — Archaeology Magazine Gilgamesh: The Historical and Mythical King — World History Encyclopedia The Ideal of Christendom in Antiquity — World History Encyclopedia Lugalbanda and the Anzud Bird: A Sumerian Hero's Journey — World History Encyclopedia Lugalbanda and the Anzud Bird is a Sumerian myth dated to the Ur III period (circa 2112 to circa 2004 BCE) featuring the hero-king of Uruk, Lugalbanda, father of Gilgamesh, in his younger years as an... Archaeologists Uncover 10th-Century Building at Lost Medieval Royal Palace in Germany — Medievalists.net Archaeologists uncover a 10th-century stone building at the lost royal palace of Helfta in Germany, revealing new details about life under Otto the Great. “Earth Not a Globe”: Parallax’s Zetetic Astronomy (1865) — The Public Domain Review A book more or less responsible for the revival of Flat Earth theories in the modern period. Medieval Portraits of Milan’s Duchesses Restored in Italy — Medievalists.net A fifteenth-century portal featuring sculpted portraits of Milan's medieval duchesses has been restored at the Certosa di Pavia in northern Italy. New Medieval Books: The Cities of Song China — Medievalists.net This fascinating two-volume work explores urban life in China during the Song Dynasty, offering insights into the appearance of its cities, how they were governed, and what everyday life was like for the people who lived and worked in them. How Much Did Medieval Peasants Really Pay in Taxes? — Medievalists.net Discover how much medieval peasants paid in taxes, from butter and livestock to silver, and why heavy taxation sparked rebellion in Sweden. Denmark to 3D Scan Viking Runestones — Medievalists.net Denmark will 3D scan Viking runestones in a new research project to uncover political networks, social relationships and power structures of the Viking Age. Medieval Castle Chapel in Germany to Undergo Restoration — Medievalists.net Falkenstein Castle in Germany, dating back to the 12th century, is receiving €40,000 to restore the roof of its medieval chapel tower. New Medieval Books: Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost Kings — Medievalists.net The end of Roman rule brought great changes to Britain, but much of what happened in the centuries that followed remains a mystery. Focusing on western Britain, this book draws on archaeological discoveries to explore its forgotten kingdoms, their extensive trading networks, and the role of Tintagel as a royal stronghold. Immortal Beloved: Krishna and Rādhā Exchanging Clothes (ca. 1700–1900) — The Public Domain Review Indian images that grapple with the unbearable fact that lover and beloved are not one. “Men with Queer Nerves”: The Jumping Frenchmen of Maine — The Public Domain Review Rudolf Kalvach’s Wiener Werkstätte Postcards (1907) — The Public Domain Review Postcards that summon medieval grotesques and brightly coloured folk art, but also feel distinctly modern. Paul Carus’ The History of the Devil and the Idea of Evil (1899) — The Public Domain Review A history of the Evil One, from the earliest times to the present. The Alchemical Transformations of the Mutus Liber (1677) — The Public Domain Review Carl Jung’s copy of the “mute book”, an alchemical manual charting (through a series of images) the “humid way” of forging the Philosopher’s Stone. 'Pretty Boy' Floyd, One of the Most Notorious Outlaws of the Great Depression, Was Shot and Killed in an FBI Raid 92 Years Ago — Smithsonian History Some Americans lauded the 30-year-old bank robber as a Robin Hood-esque folk hero. Others castigated him as a violent criminal whose misdeeds were emblematic of the troubled era Were Two Ancient Chinese Astronomers Beheaded for Failing to Predict an Eclipse in 2134 B.C.E.? The Story May Be a Myth, but It Underscores the Real Risks of Interpreting Celestial Events — Smithsonian History Experts say that an oft-circulated anecdote about two royal astronomers drunkenly failing to foresee an eclipse thousands of years ago contains hints of truth Arthur Conan Doyle Based Sherlock Holmes on a Real-Life Scottish Surgeon Who Used Deduction to Diagnose Patients and Investigate Crimes — Smithsonian History A new book chronicles the exploits of Joseph Bell, an Edinburgh lecturer whose lessons sparked the creation of the world's most famous detective From Slasher Films to Vampire Flicks, Horror Movies Are More Popular Than Ever. Relive the Genre's Scariest Moments—if You Dare—at a New Exhibition — Smithsonian History The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures' latest show features nearly 350 props, costumes and artifacts from such films as "Psycho," "The Shining" and "Sinners"