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  1. Naked Warriors: Celtic Mercenaries Went to War in the Buff

    It would take a lot of confidence and courage to face up to a heavily-armored Roman army with neither armor nor clothing.

    Joanna Gillan - 02/06/2022 - 01:58

  2. The Truth is in its Walls: Excavated Ruins in Germany Have Been Identified as a Roman Library

    Workers have made an extraordinary discovery in the German city of Cologne. It is believed that they have unearthed the walls of a large Roman library.  The ruins are those of the oldest known public library in Germany. It took some time for experts to identify them as the remains of a public library which was revealed by its peculiar wall structure.  The discovery could potentially add to our knowledge of libraries in antiquity and also on the development of culture in Rome’s German provinces.

    Ed Whelan - 02/08/2018 - 18:52

  3. Anniversary Gifts: From Medieval Wreaths to Modern Getaways

    It is not entirely clear when the custom of anniversary gifting began. However, early records show that marriage ceremonies and contracts were in existence four millennia ago – as far back as in ancient Mesopotamia. At the time, marriage was a contract aimed at the preservation of power and maintaining alliances. The contracts also helped people acquire land and bring forth a new generation.

    John Bradley - 25/08/2019 - 01:52

  4. The Ancient Epic of Gilgamesh and the Precession of the Equinox

    ... as a clash of the stellar constellations, a battle between Aries and Taurus. Fig 1. Gilgamesh the Hunter, a relief from ... of Pisces (the fish), while the previous constellation was Aries (the ram). The change between Aries and Pisces happened in about AD 10, and this is why ...

    ralph ellis - 24/09/2015 - 01:04

  5. Viking Age Dental Care Was Surprisingly Good, Says Study

    Viking Age teeth from Varnhem bear witness to surprisingly advanced dentistry in the Norse population there. The findings of a study carried out at the University of Gothenburg reveal a complex picture of dental health in the Viking era, showing evidence of more advanced dentistry care than was expected. There was evidence of widespread caries (cavities) and toothache – but also some dental work and filing of front teeth.

    ancient-origins - 15/12/2023 - 17:26

  6. Four Sanctuaries for The Gods: Area Sacra di Largo Argentina in Rome

    An ancient secret is buried in front of us—just meters below our current street level. Four years ago Spanish researchers of the Institute of History of the Center for Humanities and Social Sciences (CCHS-CSIC 2012) localized the supposed place of the murder of Gaius Julius Caesar by a sensational finding on the Largo di Torre Argentina, right in the middle of the heart of the city.

    Carsten Timm - 21/02/2016 - 00:52

  7. Researchers Find Relics from an Iron Age ‘Game of Mercenaries’

    Archaeologists excavating a burial in Norway have made a discovery that is offering a unique insight into Iron Age games and pastimes. They found evidence of a board game that was modelled on a popular Roman pastime. This is helping experts to better understand the history of Norway before the rise of the Vikings.

    Ed Whelan - 14/06/2020 - 14:02

  8. The House of Wisdom: One of the Greatest Libraries in History

    Adding to the list of names among the greatest libraries of the past, the Bayt al-Hikmah (translated as ‘The House of Wisdom’) was established in Baghdad, the capital of the Abbasid Empire, around the 8th century by Caliph Harun al-Rashid (reign from 786-809 CE) during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. The center continued to flourish under al-Rashid’s son, al-Ma’mun, who is sometimes attributed as the original founder of the House of Wisdom.

    ancient-origins - 01/01/2017 - 04:11

  9. Oldest Japanese Manuscript on Confucius Teachings Confirmed

    Experts believe that they have found the oldest work on Confucian teachings in Japan. The find dates back almost 1500 years when the Japanese nation was only just emerging. This collection of commentaries on Confucius can help researchers to better understand the early history of Japan, as well as Chinese philosophy and religion.

    Ed Whelan - 28/09/2020 - 21:55

  10. Revolt Of The Angle, Saxon and Jute Mercenaries In Britannia

    Three Saxon keels slipped effortlessly through the waves towards the Kentish coast. The white cliffs glided past as the rowers, 20 on each side kept a constant rhythm. The shallow-draft oaken hull, 90 feet long (27 meters), drew just four feet of water. The shores of Britannia were within easy reach of such ships from north-western Europe. Settlers or raiders generally put to sea March to October to make best use of prevailing winds and tides. The people of Britannia had experienced both for decades.

    Tony Sullivan - 05/06/2023 - 17:27

  11. TV Shows/Documentaries

    What are some tv shows or documentaries that you have enjoyed? I know I personally like Ancient Aliens. I know it gets a lot of crap from people, and I'm not saying I think that it's 100% the truth, but I do like that it introduces me to other ways of thinking, places I've never heard of, and expands on things I do know something about. I also enjoy anything about UFOs, Bigfoot, and Egypt. I've pretty well exhausted everything I can find on Netflix, Hulu and any other free platform (we don't have cable). Any suggestions? What are your favorites?

     

     

    angieblackmon - 08/06/2014 - 18:37

  12. Divine Encounters: A Guide to Visions, Angels and Other Emissaries

    The interaction between mankind and spiritual beings -- of Divine Encounters -- as recorded inscriptures and ancient texts provides a powerful drama that spans Heaven and Earth, involving worship and devotion, eternity and mortality, love and sex, jealousy and murder. But how much of these are based on real happenings and how much is based on myth?

    ancient-origins - 04/09/2020 - 21:24

  13. The Abbey Library of St. Gall: One of the Oldest Working Libraries in the World

    Founded during the 8th century, the Abbey of St. Gall has served both the Church and scholars over the years. Its library has a particular draw because it is one of the oldest and most important monastic libraries in the world.

    dhwty - 17/02/2018 - 13:27

  14. ‘Ancient Alien Expeditionaries’ Reality Check

    ‘Ancient Alien Expeditionaries’  Reality Check

    To begin, I am a realist; presenting a realistic theory of plausible explanations of alien contact an influence in one section of Earth known as Mesopotamia prior to and during the ‘Great Flood’ and impact of both in the aftermath.

    William E. Shaw - 11/12/2016 - 23:56

  15. Ezekiel's Tomb: Transcending Religious Boundaries (Video)

    Ezekiel's Tomb, nestled beside the meandering rivers of Babylon in Al Kifl, Iraq, is a testament to the convergence of history, faith, and the enduring human spirit.

    Robbie Mitchell - 17/09/2023 - 20:57

  16. Drolleries of the Middle Ages Included Comical Yet Sinister Killer Rabbits and Erotic Art

    A drollerie (also spelled as drollery) is a type of marginalia found on Medieval manuscripts.

    dhwty - 06/04/2019 - 13:57

  17. Templar Sanctuaries in North America: Sacred Bloodlines and Secret Treasures

    Traces the movement of the Templars’ secret treasure across North America to where it still resides, protected by a sacred lineage of guardians

    ancient-origins - 26/08/2016 - 16:14

  18. Ancient Roman Baths and Sanctuaries Found at San Casciano dei Bagni

    In the culturally and historically rich province of Tuscany in central Italy there is an old way of blessing someone verbally. It translates into the phrase “...from the warm waters of San Casciano dei Bagni,” in reference to the healing powers of the hot springs in the Tuscany region. San Casciano dei Bagni’s long history and much of its identity is connected to its hot springs: 42 in all, through which 5.5 million liters of fresh water flows every day, the third largest source in Europe.

    Sahir - 14/04/2021 - 18:53

  19. The Guardian, 2016

    Complete History of Stonehenge Excavations

    1611. King James I investigated Stonehenge "to see 'The stone which the builders refused.'"
    King James Version, 1611

    1616. Doctor William Harvey, Gilbert North, and Inigo Jones find horns of stags and oxen, coals, charcoals, batter-dashers, heads of arrows, pieces of rusted armour, rotten bones, thuribulum (censer) pottery, and a large nail.
    Long, William, 1876, Stonehenge and its Barrows. The Wiltshire Archaeological and Natural History Magazine, Volume 16

    YHWH Allah - 18/12/2016 - 13:28

  20. Year Zero: Ancient Indian Text Includes Oldest Recorded Zero Symbol

    Scientists claim to have traced the earliest example of one of the most significant conceptual breakthroughs in arithmetic to an ancient Indian text, known as the Bakhshali manuscript. The specific manuscript has been housed in one of the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford since the very early days of the 20th century.

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 14/09/2017 - 19:00

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