Danielle Vander Horst

The city of Bagan set against the rising dawn. Credit: Nicholas Kenrick, flickr.
10 Ancient Wonders to Visit This Year
Of the famous ‘Big Seven’ ancient wonders, the Pyramids of Giza are the only monuments that remain extant. The others, such as the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, now only exist as foundations and…
In June, German archeologists found a fully intact Bronze Age (14th century BCE) sword in Nördlingen, Germany.
Newly Unearthed Ancient Weapons and Armor Remarkably Preserved: Here's Why
With the recent discovery of a fully in-tact Bronze Age sword in Germany, and a complete suit of armor in Spain, we take a look at the miraculous nature of the preservation of such pre-modern objects.
Katheryn Winnick as Lagertha from the popular History Channel show Vikings. Characters such as Lagertha exemplify the modern fascination with Viking warrior women, also known as Shield Maidens. Though dramatized for TV by Winnick, Lagertha is thought to be a historical individual known mainly through Norwegian folktales and the Danish history written in the 12th century CE by Saxo Grammaticus.
Digging up Gender Identity in Viking Burials

The concept of gender has proven to be a tempestuous topic for decades now.

A Monet painting, Argenteuil Basin with a Single Sailboat, was purposefully punched by a visitor at the National Gallery of Ireland in Dublin. The man’s actions left three large rips in the paintings canvas. Credit: SWNS via Metro
How to be an Ethical Tourist in Archeological Sites and Museums
For many first-time visitors, there is a special kind of excitement that accompanies seeing a famous archaeological monument or work of art in person.
Exterior view of the Pantheon. Wikimedia Commons. Photo by Rabax63
Ancient Roman Concrete Secrets Unraveled by Modern Science

Ever since their construction, the monuments and structures of ancient Rome have amazed and astounded their viewers with their grandeur and the ingenuity of…

The Parthenon on the Acropolis in Athens reconstructed between the late 19th century and today.
The Acropolis As We Know It Today Never Existed

The Acropolis of Athens is often seen as a symbol of the city’s ancient and wonderous past. The Parthenon, constructed in the 5…

Statue of the so-called “Old Market Woman.” Roman copy of a Greek Hellenistic original, ca. 14-68 CE.
Hellenistic Sculpture: Realist Art in Ancient Greece
The ancient Greek body is perhaps one of the most recognizable and influential forms in art history.
Hilda Petrie descending a ladder into an Egyptian Tomb.
5 Pioneering Women in Archaeology

Problems of gender inequity have plagued academia since its inception with women being discouraged or outright barred from learning and practicing different…