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Unveiling the Secrets of the Bolinao Skull: A Journey into Ancient Human History
In the world of modern archaeology, the Bolinao Skull stands as an intriguing discovery, shrouded in mystery and absolute uniqueness. This enigmatic human skull, discovered in the idyllic coastal town of Bolinao in the Philippines, holds the potential to unravel profound insights into the lives of early modern Philippine natives, their migration patterns, and their entire cultural evolution.
Aleksa Vučković - 30/06/2023 - 18:55
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Lost City Revealed: The Mysteries of Nan Madol Uncovered (Video)
... construction. Follow Albert Lin as he tries to uncover the enigma behind the building of Nan Madol, from the myths of ... Nan Madol: The Mysterious Ancient Coral Reef City The Enigma Of Nan Madol: Home of Pre-Flood Stone Gods Top image: ...
Joanna Gillan - 30/04/2023 - 20:50
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The Bjørnstad Ship: A Rare Window into the Nordic Bronze Age
Situated near Sarpsborg, Norway, the enigmatic Bjørnstad ship is a fantastic glimpse into the prehistoric, pre-Viking age of Scandinavia. Such ancient carvings are few, and often hard to discover - and each new one we study is so precious in understanding the origins of the Vikings and the cultures of modern Scandinavia. But who exactly carved this magnificent ship into the rock - and more importantly, for what reason?
Aleksa Vučković - 03/02/2023 - 13:57
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Revealing The Identity Of The King Of Old, Lord Of The Rephaim
‘Lord of the Rephaim’ and ‘King of Old’ alludes to the identity of the King of the Rephaim, enigmatic beings that to this day are not fully understood. In the biblical tradition they are equated with the notorious Nephilim. Could one actually trace the identity of this king? The Rephaim are mentioned in biblical and Phoenician tradition as well as in the Ugarit texts, where they are called the Rephaim texts.
Willem McLoud - 15/03/2023 - 00:35
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The Legendary Helmet of King Henry VIII (Video)
... behind this enigmatic helmet remains a captivating enigma, inviting countless interpretations and discussions ...
Robbie Mitchell - 21/07/2023 - 16:58
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Was Tiahuanaco the Seat of the Mightiest Ancient Civilization in the Americas?
... city of Tiahuanaco, which represents a fascinating enigma and one of the most important places for the ... city of Tiahuanaco, which represents a fascinating enigma and one of the most important places for the ... blocks. But the very location of Tiahuanaco is the main enigma: it is believed, in fact, that the city was originally ...
Dr Massimo Bonasorte - 21/05/2018 - 19:12
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The Curious Phaistos Disc – Ancient Mystery or Clever Hoax?
In 1908 an Italian archaeologist ventured into the ruins of Phaistos, an ancient Minoan palace on the south coast of Crete. In an underground temple depository, among burnt bones, dust, and ashes, he found a remarkably intact golden-hued disc. The discovery is known as one of the most famous mysteries in archaeology: The Phaistos Disc.
lizleafloor - 06/06/2019 - 01:45
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What in the Roman Republic is this Giant Pool Found Outside Rome?
... are unsure what its purpose was, describing it as ‘an enigma’. Typically, because of documentary evidence and ... at the site, recorded the Telegraph . Adding to the enigma, a fragment of timber was found preserved in the mud ...
Ed Whelan - 10/09/2020 - 18:45
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Li’s Gravestones: Raised in Memory of the Long Forgotten Dead
... Religion – Part II The Carnac Stones: A Centuries-Old Enigma Solved Using Ancient Science The Royal Mounds of Gamla ...
Ed Whelan - 04/11/2018 - 13:51
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The Myth of National Socialism: How the Nazis Distorted the Nordic Past
... God. (Auckland Museum/ CC BY 4.0 ) The Holocaust and the Enigma of Consensus Why did Germany accept Hitler and ... Pierluigi Tombetti is the author of Hitler’s Occult Enigma – The Third Reich and the New World Order (in ... Germany , Simon & Schuster, 1960 Tombetti, Pierluigi, L’Enigma occulto di Hitler. Il Terzo Reich e il Nuovo Ordine ...
Pierluigi Tombetti - 11/10/2019 - 23:17
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Was Neolithic Silbury Hill Designed as a Welcoming Home for Omnivorous, Upwardly-Mobile Earthworms?
Silbury Hill, said to be the largest prehistoric man-made mound in Europe, looms over the landscape. Yet so little is understood about this enigmatic British site. However, surprising as it may seem, evidence supports the idea that it was intended to be a specialized funereal mound, a veritable processing plant, intending to free souls trapped within their mortal bodies.
Colin Berry - 07/04/2016 - 21:26
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Controversy at Hueyatlaco: When Did Humans First Inhabit the Americas?
... of human habitation at the site, and further deepened the enigma that was Hueyatlaco. In time, plenty of friction arose ...
Aleksa Vučković - 28/04/2021 - 18:53
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Accidental Find of Impeccably Preserved Ming Dynasty Taizhou Mummy
Mummies often evoke thoughts of the ancient Egyptians and their sophisticated mummification rituals. These practices aimed to create a seamless transition between life and death and led to remarkable body preservation that is renowned to this day. While most mummies discovered today are a product of this complex process, natural mummification has occurred in rare instances. The Taizhou mummy is an extraordinary example of this, distinguished by its exceptional state of preservation and enigmatic backstory.
mrreese - 18/05/2023 - 23:00
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First Hand Reports Of Early Encounters With Ancient American Cultures
Over five-hundred years ago, European monarchs began dispatching their most masterful navigators to the far reaches of the planet, marking the beginning of the Age of Discovery. Epic voyages occurred across vast and treacherous oceans fueled by the zeal of discovery, the greed of conquest, and the tempestuous winds of the seven seas. Upon their return, these early explorers presented their kings and queens with detailed, wonderous reports of exotic flora, fauna, spices, minerals, and lost cities.
Mark A. Carpenter - 27/01/2021 - 21:56
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Ten Unsolved Ancient Archaeological Mysteries
Over the years, Ancient Origins has reported on thousands of archaeological mysteries that have not yet been solved. Here we have chosen to highlight just ten of these ancient enigmas, from lost labyrinths to enormous geoglyphs, stone masonry with exceptional precision, mysterious figurines, and giant spheres. Perhaps one day we will find the answers to some of the questions posed by these intriguing sites.
aprilholloway - 09/08/2016 - 21:51
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Amun, The Creator God Whose Supremacy Surpassed Egypt
... the Pyramid Ramp: Unravelling Egypt’s Most Elusive Enigma Top 15 Interesting Facts About Ancient Egypt That You ...
Aleksa Vučković - 16/04/2020 - 23:01
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Game of Toes in Amarna: Missing Body Parts and Funerary Practices of King and Commoner
... Young Woman Stop an Ancient Dynasty from Imploding? Part I Enigma of the Heartless Pharaoh: Who Stole the Heart of King ...
anand balaji - 04/12/2017 - 15:21
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A Vampire in New Orleans? The Mysterious Case of Jacque and the Comte de St. Germain
If vampires existed in our modern age, it would be easy to imagine them in New Orleans, creeping from the shadows of the crypts in the St. Louis Cemetery or prowling for victims in the unlit alleys of the French Quarter. In the Crescent City, beauty and darkness go hand in hand and history steps forward to make itself known in the present day. Ancient legends of these immortal creatures made their way to America along with immigrants and adapted to their new land.
Marita Crandle - 28/01/2021 - 19:01
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Archaeologists in the UK Find Two Mutilated Skeletons
According to The Guardian newspaper, archaeologists in the UK have made a grisly discovery. They have found the graves of two men who have had their lower legs detached at an archaeological site in Cambridgeshire. The graves discovered are among many found at a huge archaeological site that is being explored prior to development. Although the perpetrators of the severing of the limbs is unknown, as is the motive, the finds are raising important questions for archaeologists about behavior during the Roman to Saxon era.
Ed Whelan - 19/06/2018 - 22:56
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Hard Evidence of Neolithic Little People In Scotland, Hawaii, Indonesia…
From the lush, foggy hills rolling through the Scottish Isles, to the primordial peaks of glorious Hawaii, and all the way across the globe to the wild rainforests of Indonesia, evidence of a “little people” dwarf species is emerging from the depths of prehistory. It’s difficult to decipher the difference between myth, legend, folklore, and historical fact when objectively delving into these island dwelling short people.
Mark A. Carpenter - 25/12/2020 - 21:51