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Namazu Catfish: Earthquakes, Cosmic Justice, and Helper Of the Poor
... The first prominent appearance of catfish in Japanese art only dates to about the 15th century. East Meets West: ... Bressan, David. 2011. Namazu: The Earth Shaker . History of Geology. Available at: ... and the 1855 Catfish Picture Prints . Journal of Social History. Available at: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3790240 ...
Caleb Strom - 13/09/2021 - 14:59
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King Arthur: A Very British Messiah?
... people? Britain has had countless heroes throughout its history, but is Arthur’s enduring, overwhelming popularity ... the name Ambrosius became Arthur. The 9th century eclectic history known as the Historia Brittonum paints the ... appear again in Geoffrey of Monmouth’s 12th century History of the Kings of Britain . Geoffrey describes how ...
Meagan Dickerson - 01/07/2021 - 02:00
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Gods of Carthage and The Punic Power House of Baal Hammon and Tanit
... of Carthage . [Online] Available at: https://www.heritage-history.com/index.php ... . [Online] Available at: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/dido-carthage-0011628 Ghose, T. 2012. ...
dhwty - 13/06/2019 - 19:01
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Archaeologists May Have Discovered the Birthplace of King Arthur: Legends Come to Life?
... 1130’s the British cleric Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote The History of the Kings of Britain , in which he tells us that ... of King Arthur , there were earlier accounts, such as the History of the Britons by a British monk named Nennius dating ... The Grail Cypher: A radical reassessment of Arthurian history However, someone must have led the Britons at this ...
Graham Phillips - 04/08/2020 - 18:49
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Fiery Illusions of Rock Carvings: Prehistoric Movies
A virtual reality investigation of prehistoric rock art has concluded that flickering firelight may have been ... a form of entertainment, making them the first cartoons in history or even early examples of prehistoric cinema. The ... tusk. Alongside apparent examples of the first cartoons in history, Peccadeau de l’Isle unearthed the Swimming ...
Cecilia Bogaard - 21/04/2022 - 21:00
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How the Spartan Arsenal Helped Make Them Some of The Deadliest Warriors of the Ancient World
The ancient Greek city state of Sparta is renowned for its military prowess. As a militaristic society, Spartan males were trained to be warriors from a young age, and this was the only career they would know.
dhwty - 12/02/2019 - 14:00
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Ten Amazing Ice Age Artworks By The Magdalenians Discovered In England
... archaeologists from Newcastle University and the Natural History Museum have examined the “artistic designs” ... flints and tools. Together, all these artifacts show how art was an important part of what the team of researchers ... where the Magdalenian stone slabs were found. ( Natural History Museum ) Ice Age Art: Creating Symbolic Relationships ...
ashley cowie - 20/08/2020 - 22:56
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Deciphering Mordred: The Enigma at the Heart of Arthurian Legend
... that surround this complex figure? Mordred - in Myth and History Mordred, in the traditional Arthurian narrative, is ... legend itself is believed to be a blend of myth and history, making it challenging to discern where fact ends and ... the throne and beginning a civil war. The Ages Shape History into Myth Time has a way of distorting real events ...
Aleksa Vučković - 26/10/2023 - 19:00
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Dumbarton Castle: Ancient Stronghold and Symbol of Scottish Defiance
... filled with remnants of its rich and proud history that spans many centuries. From the Hebrides islands, ... of Scotland are filled with remnants of its rich and proud history that spans many centuries. From the Hebrides islands, ... and all the way to the wild Scottish Highlands, the history of Scotland can be felt and seen everywhere. And ...
Aleksa Vučković - 07/08/2020 - 22:59
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Spartacus: The Rebel Gladiator and His Final Last Stand – Part 2
... Appian. Translated by Horace White. 1912. Roman History, Vol. II , Books 8.12-12. Harvard University Press: Harvard. Florus. 1947. Epitome of Roman History. London: W. Heinemann. Fox, R. L. 2006. The Classical World: An Epic History from Homer to Hadrian. New York: Basic Books. ...
Riley Winters - 24/12/2023 - 17:39
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Necropolis in Turkey Reveals the Iron Age Burial Customs of the Urartu
... team consists of anthropologists, archaeologists, art historians, city planners and restorers. While the work ... and Çavuştepe Castle Belonging to the Iron Age of human history , the kingdom of Urartu (or the kingdom of Van) was ...
Sahir - 23/09/2021 - 18:41
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Magic into Myth: Avalon, Mystical Isle of Medieval Arthurian Literature
... An artist’s interpretation of Avalon. (Iribel/ Deviant Art ) Avalon is Discussed More than Visited Avalon has long ... Fay learned ancient magic on Avalon. (Manzanedo/ Deviant Art ) Within medieval literature, Avalon appears to be ... Arthur and his story in a historical fashion, Geoffrey’s history indicates that there likely was a historical Arthur, ...
Riley Winters - 17/02/2018 - 19:20
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How Queen Artemisia I Won the Admiration of the King of Persia
... women’s names have survived within the annals of ancient history with the mythic resonance of Queen Artemisia I, the ... outcome of the Greco-Persian Wars and even the course of history. Painting of the Battle of Marathon which took place ... of imagination. Top image: Queen Artemisia I went down in history for her brave warrior skills and performance in the ...
Mary Mount - 06/06/2021 - 23:00
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The Ancestral Myth of the Hollow Earth and Underground Civilizations
... such as Edmund Halley have defended it throughout history. From 1818-1826, the American John C. Symmes ... showed a marked interest in these types of theories. History of Hollow Earth Theory Edmund Halley (1656 - 1742), ... of advanced beings teach some of humanity about science, art, religion, and philosophy. According to ancient Tibetan ...
ancient-origins - 06/10/2015 - 14:56
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How did the Greeks Measure the Earth’s Circumference?
... knowledge of the Ancients Flat Wrong: The Misunderstood History of Flat Earth Theories As a young man, Pythagoras ...
Caleb Strom - 08/06/2021 - 18:48
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When Hannibal Met His Nemesis: The Battle of Zama
... world, due to the impact that it had on the subsequent history of the Mediterranean world. For a start, this battle ... Mediterranean. Top image: The Battle of Zama. Source: Art Institute of Chicago / Public domain By: Wu Mingren ... History.com Editors, 2019. Punic Wars. [Online] Available at: ...
dhwty - 08/02/2020 - 17:35
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King Arthur's Tragic Knights of the Round Table
... in Arthurian legend, and where does the Holy Grail fit in? History Extra. Available at: ...
Robbie Mitchell - 10/11/2022 - 18:00
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Where did King Arthur Acquire Excalibur, the Stone or the Lake?
... and is arguably one of the most renowned swords in history. This sword was wielded by the legendary King Arthur, ... and is arguably one of the most renowned swords in history. This sword was wielded by the legendary King Arthur, ... to Geoffrey of Monmouth’s Historia regum Britanniae ( History of the Kings of Britain ), which was written around ...
dhwty - 26/09/2017 - 18:52
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New Stone Age Rock Art Discovered at Romanelli Cave
... researchers with an interest in ancient European rock art have just completed an exhaustive study of Romanelli Cave, an impressively decorated rock art site located on the southeastern tip of Italy overlooking ... by these reevaluations, archaeologists and other ancient history aficionados became more interested in Romanelli Cave, ...
Nathan Falde - 13/10/2021 - 01:50
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History of Maps: From Ancient Artifacts to Modern Marvels
The history of cartography traces humanity's relentless quest to ... by innovation, exploration, and cultural exchange. The history of cartography traces humanity's relentless quest to ... are not these early examples count as maps or works of art largely depends on whom you ask. Still, at the very least ...
Robbie Mitchell - 31/03/2024 - 17:29