Dr. David Miano

Dr. David Miano

@davidmiano.bsky.social

Historian of the ancient world. Keeping you up-to-date on what happened a long time ago. Please subscribe to my channel at: http://bit.ly/31MSgWu

2,543 Followers 107 Following 161 Posts Joined Jul 2023
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[NEW VIDEO] Why has “alternative archaeology” become a dead end instead of a path to discovery? And why do these beliefs so often become part of a person’s identity? I offer my thoughts here => youtu.be/4uvD30xw_ZY

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A sophisticated rotary drill from Egypt's Predynastic Period has been identified among artifacts discovered at Badari. It is the earliest example of this technology found so far. buff.ly/3re3WVT

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2 weeks ago
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[NEW VIDEO] In this age of advanced technology, newer tools get employed in the quest to understand the ancient past. My new video goes over the latest advancements. Check it out => youtu.be/3W7cwTfhlt0

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1 month ago

You saw we had a discussion? Do you really think that X is a place to be reading discussions?

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1 month ago
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[NEW VIDEO] Come with me down into the depths of the tombs in the Valley of the Kings to learn how the Egyptians tried to conquer death. Click here=> youtu.be/7iFQ7JLpiO0

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1 month ago
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[NEW VIDEO] So many amazing discoveries this past year. Click here to see my top 20 picks => youtu.be/e4u_1KcHR9A

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2 months ago
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If you love ancient history and have always wanted to visit the fabulous ruins of Rome, or the Etruscan countryside, or the Nuragic towers of Sardinia, consider joining me for an adventure you will never forget. adeptexpeditions.com/tours/italy-...

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[NEW VIDEO] What might we have to look forward to this coming year? Here are my picks for the most anticipated archaeology projects of 2026! Click here to watch => youtu.be/i0W-XOPRtNg

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2 months ago
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Get a T-shirt to annoy the fantasy archaeologists. The Pyramids - 100% Egyptian Made. Makes a great gift too! worldofantiquity.dashery.com/products/841...

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3 months ago
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[NEW VIDEO] What incorrect assumptions about ancient history did we have to retract this year? Find out in my latest video, 10 Ancient History Myths Busted in 2025. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/X035QqagO00

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3 months ago
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This vid has been out a couple of weeks, but I didn't get a chance to announce it, since I was traveling. In this one, I examine claims made by fantasy-archaeology proponents about the Smithsonian. Give it a watch=> youtu.be/KZivcQ98I9g

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4 months ago

I surely do keep such a map! And so far, I haven't found a faster way to get to Changsha.

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4 months ago
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[NEW VIDEO] Have you ever wondered what an Egyptian temple looked like when it was new? In this video, I show you restoration work done on a temple that brings back the original colors, and it is amazing! => youtu.be/0TVH-IRsItA

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4 months ago
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[NEW VIDEO] Think the past is polite? Think again. I spent a year tracking the creepiest discoveries. Evidence of ritual, violence, and beliefs that will give you the willies. Click here to watch, if you dare=> youtu.be/PFV1Cv-Njmc

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5 months ago
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[NEW VIDEO] In a desert wasteland stand the remains of a massive monument built before the pyramids, the first major monumental construction of the Egyptians. The site is off limits to tourists, but guess who went there and got some video of it? This guy. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/MiEkedoaokI

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5 months ago
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[NEW VIDEO] One of the greatest of the surviving ancient temples of Egypt is the one at EDFU. In this new video, I look into the origins of this much-talked about ancient monument. Click here to watch=> youtu.be/hB6HvgHfjJE

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5 months ago
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At 2pm ET today, I will be going live to share the most interesting archaeological and ancient historical finds of the month, and answer viewer questions. Come join the fun! youtube.com/live/DPUekur...

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5 months ago
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The Strange "Wi-fi" Symbol in an Egyptian Temple: What is it really? YouTube video by World of Antiquity

This Sunday, I go into the deepest recesses of Edfu Temple. Stay tuned! youtube.com/shorts/WIEPQ...

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5 months ago
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Ancient art has suggested that brown bears were among the animals that gladiators fought back in Roman times, but a scientific research team working in Serbia has now found direct evidence of this in bones. buff.ly/gDXBi9U

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5 months ago
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Scientists have found evidence that the same bacterium that caused the famous Black Death also was the source of the more ancient Plague of Justinian that ravaged the Eastern Roman Empire between 541 and 750 CE. buff.ly/F4OnDFX

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5 months ago
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[NEW VIDEO] This is an ancient piece that has always fascinated me, so I did some research, and this is what I found => youtu.be/sMWVuLqBj0A

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5 months ago
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[NEW VIDEO] In this countdown, we explore the Top 10 Ancient Underwater Discoveries of the Past Year, from shipwrecks packed with cargo to submerged ports, statues, and even a stone bridge that rewrites history. Watch now=> youtu.be/gXaul39qw6Q

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6 months ago
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[NEW VIDEO] [NEW VIDEO] In the south of Egypt, on a bend of the Nile lies one of Egypt’s strangest temples: Kom Ombo. Built for two opposing gods, it sits beside catacombs filled with 300 mummified crocodiles. Watch my latest Antiquities Explorer adventure here=> youtu.be/-OWONUzzzdA

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6 months ago
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Advanced medical instruments depicted on Egyptian temple! YouTube video by World of Antiquity

In a video coming in a few days, I take you through the ancient temple of Kom Ombo in Egypt. Around every corner is a fascinating piece of history to examine. Here's a little taste. youtube.com/shorts/DJRnc...

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6 months ago
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An elite residence (possibly a palace) has been discovered at site of Licapa in northern Peru. The structure belongs to the Moche culture and dates to the 7th century CE. buff.ly/mTqzpae

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6 months ago
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[NEW VIDEO] Did the Roman kings actually exist? A new episode of Ancient Mysteries dives into the topic. Check it out => youtu.be/VOJ4dZ-ag00

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6 months ago
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6 months ago
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In just 30 minutes, I will be going live to discuss the latest archaeological and ancient historical discoveries and to answer your questions. Come and join us! youtube.com/live/AdSe59R...

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6 months ago
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A huge Lydian palace dating back to the 8th century BCE has been found at the site of ancient Sardis in western Turkey. buff.ly/L79kulF

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6 months ago
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