Ancient Mysteries

The Internet Opens Doors to Ancient Mysteries from King Tut to Stonehenge

Thanks to modern technology, the hours spent scanning through dusty old books in the library is a thing of the past. The internet has opened new doors for scientists, historians and scholars to reach out and share their knowledge. Over the past 15 years the way we source information has changed dramatically. Now, all you need is an internet connection to have a wealth of knowledge, from King Tut to Stonehenge, at your finger tips.

Although Google and Wikipedia are great sites to begin exploring for information, their sources aren’t always reliable so it’s best to take your facts from experts like museums, well known scholars and sites like Heritage Key. It’s important to always verify where your information is coming from, because just as it’s easily accessible to obtain it, it’s easy for anyone to pose as an expert.

Sites like Heritage Key are a great source of information from bona fide experts. This site in particular is a as it gives virtual representations of ancient civilizations and cultures. Seeing the real-life artefacts encased in glass at a museum is always an experience in itself, but this site also includes interactive and virtual content, so you can see the big picture. The overall online experience superbly compliments anything the British Museum can offer up.

Take King Tut for example. You can find a wealth of information on him after just a few minutes of research. From scientific societies like the National Geographic to university research studies, there is loads of information surround the life and death of King Tut. On the Heritage Key site I also found several video interviews with scholars and scientists. The virtual worlds are really amazing – you can even create your own personal avatar.

King Tut is one of the many ancient cultures that is waiting to be explored. There are several videos from experts on other ancient Egyptian things of interests, historian’s takes on the mysteries of Stonehenge and you can even subscribe with your iPod or iPhone for exciting takes and reports on archaeological finds. It’s really astonishing how technology has made thousands and thousands of years of history and culture so instantly available at our finger tips.

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