2,000-year-old food — from ancient Roman trading post — discovered in Ireland. See it
On the coast of the Irish Sea, the headland of Drumanagh once served as a trading post two millennia ago. The Irish fort connected the island nation to England and northern Europe where the Roman ...
Florida professor finds evidence that ancient Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails
A professor at the University of South Florida led efforts to uncover the mystery behind what a rare 2,000-year-old ancient ...
Greek potter keeps ancient ways alive, wins UNESCO recognition
In his seaside workshop on the Greek island of Lesbos, Nikos Kouvdis uses ancient techniques to create pottery pieces that have recently been honoured with inclusion in UNESCO's National Inventory of ...
Ancient Egyptians Drank Cocktail of Psychedelics, Body Fluids and Alcohol
A mysterious 2,000-year-old mug has revealed evidence of a bizarre liquid concoction used in ancient Egyptian rituals.
Ancient Egyptian ritual potion included hallucinogens and bodily fluids
Along with fruit-based alcohol, Egyptians flavored the drink with pine nuts, honey, and sesame seeds, while the addition of grapes and possibly licorice gave the liquid a blood-like hue. But ...