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1. Caves in Paradise: The Elite School of Aristotle

   ... physics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theater, music, rhetoric, linguistics, and politics. The results of ... Tale Was Based On A Real Setting Plato and his Hidden Music Code Raphael, School of Athens, fresco, 1509-1511 ...

   Natalia Klimczak - 15/01/2016 - 00:45

2. Reviving The Ancient Intuitive Skill of Dowsing

   ... at Iowa State University, where he was a professor of music theory and a successful composer. He established ...

   Elyn and Gary - 26/10/2020 - 17:46

3. The Fascinating Life of a Chinese Eunuch in the Forbidden City

   ... eunuchs are said to have made contributions to the court music of China. Eunuchs during the Ming dynasty were recorded as the first Chinese to play Western Classical music, while the emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty ...

   dhwty - 05/08/2020 - 21:51

4. Changing Beauty: The Use of Elaborate Wigs in Ancient Egypt

   Ancient Egyptians are known by many as a historical symbol of ancient beauty, vanity, and hygiene. Appearance was very important in the country near the Nile River. The way people looked was a symbol of their wealth, status, and role in society. The desire for a beautiful body influenced fashion, but the climate and medical issues also formed a unique style.

   Natalia Klimczak - 07/03/2016 - 03:55

5. Discovered: The Lost Mountain Gods of Colombia

   ... sexual liberation, drunkenness, pleasure, arts, dance, music and grant good luck and bountiful crops, rain for the ... sexual liberation, drunkenness, pleasure, arts, dance, music After discussing the attributes of this goddess at ...

   ashley cowie - 22/08/2017 - 14:00

6. A 4,400-Year-Old Egyptian Love Story

   Hidden amongst bedrock and surrounded by a court of tombs in the vast, ancient burial ground of Saqqara, archaeologists made a unique discovery – a 4,400-year-old tomb belonging to a couple, their children and possibly grandchildren. But what makes this tomb special is the relief painting depicting a loving scene between the couple, which was extremely rare in Egypt during the Pyramid Age.

   aprilholloway - 18/11/2013 - 01:08

7. Scott Onstott

   ... the unlikely intersection of geometry, mysticism, physics, music, astronomy, and world history. Secrets In Plain Sight ...

   ancient-origins - 08/02/2013 - 12:02

8. The Dimensions of Paradise: Sacred Geometry, Ancient Science, and the Heavenly Order on Earth

   ... code of harmonies and proportions, that they applied to music, art, statecraft, and all the institutions of their ...

   ancient-origins - 04/03/2016 - 21:03

9. Why We Can’t Resist the Lure of Mermaids

   ... entertaining children and adults, starring in films and music videos and raising awareness of ocean conservation. ...

   ancient-origins - 13/07/2017 - 01:57

10. Bellona: The Roman Goddess of War and Artistic Muse

    ... or spear, has graced many paintings and inspired poetry, music, and literature. She is commonly associated with Mars, ...

    dhwty - 04/05/2018 - 13:58

11. An Outstanding Narcissus Painting is Found in Pompeii… Would it Have Pleased Him?

    In mythology, Narcissus became so enraptured with his own handsome appearance the thought of never obtaining the beauty he saw reflected back at him led to his demise. His self-love story has inspired writers, musicians, poets and artists for at least 2000 years. It is no wonder the recent discovery of a Narcissus painting in the ruins of a Pompeii villa have excited archaeologists too.

    Ed Whelan - 16/02/2019 - 22:42

12. Chronovisor: The Time Machine That Captured The Crucifixion of Jesus

    Imagine a time machine, that could capture, among other things, three dimensional holograms of the crucifixion and death of Jesus; a speech by Napoleon; Cicero's first speech against Catiline; and the presentation of the Thyestes by Quintus Ennio in Rome in 169 BC, as well as many other significant historical events.  In the 1950’s Father Pellegrino Ernetti, (1925 – 1994) a Benedictine monk, distinguished musicologist, holder of the cha

    Alessandra Filiaci - 29/05/2020 - 16:46

13. Greeting Old Friends: Sacred Trees in Finnish Folklore

    Finland is known as a country with many forests. In fact, over 75% of Finland is covered in forests. Therefore, it is not surprising that Finnish folklore includes several myths and stories told about trees and many mythical creatures and deities have their own special tree associated with them.

    Niina Niskanen - 31/01/2022 - 18:00

14. Burundi Drums Beat the Ancient Memories of Unity (Video)

    The tradition of Burundi drums holds a profound cultural significance that stretches back through the ages. These remarkable instruments, known as "Goma," have been an integral part of the country's heritage and were once deeply entwined with its religious and political life.

    Robbie Mitchell - 07/08/2023 - 20:58

15. Creation of binary code inspired by 5,000-year-old text

    ... is behind the digital images we view on LCD screens, the music we listen to on CDs, and the movies we watch. It is ...

    aprilholloway - 21/03/2014 - 23:00

16. Mona Lisa Meets War Machines: Details on the Driven Life and Lesser-Known Talents of Leonardo da Vinci

    ... including architecture, mathematics, engineering, music, botany, and geology. Lack of Formal Education but a ...

    dhwty - 26/01/2016 - 00:47

17. What Treasures Were Lost in the Destruction of the Great Musaeum of Alexandria?

    ... fire? The Musaeum, or Mouseion, was a home to art, music, poetry, and philosophy. It is extremely difficult to ...

    ancient-origins - 02/11/2016 - 02:54

18. Did You Know That Baboons Were Trained in Ancient Egypt to Catch Criminals?

    The ancient Egyptians were renowned for their worship of animals, and one of these was the baboon. In ancient Egyptian mythology, baboons are best known for their association with Thoth, the god of wisdom. In addition to their role in mythology, baboons also had a place in the society of ancient Egypt. They are commonly known to have been kept as pets, and mummified remains of these creatures have been discovered by archaeologists.

    dhwty - 19/02/2017 - 14:28

19. David and Jonathan: A Secret Biblical Bromance?

    The deep, emotional relationship that bonded David and Jonathan is related in the books of Samuel. The two are said to have formed a covenant of friendship, even though their situation essentially made them rivals for the crown. But was theirs a strong platonic relationship, or an example of homosexuality in the Bible?

    Caleb Strom - 11/11/2021 - 00:50

20. Demonic Dames: Watch out for the Vengeful Women of Japanese Legends

    Japan has had stories about oni (demons or ogres) and yuurei (ghosts) for hundreds of years. As time passes, new vengeful spirits continue to appear and their stories are told even in the present day. The following is a series of hannya - women who became oni during their lifetimes due to hatred or jealousy and who have become, in time, characters in the noh theater (classical Japanese musical drama). Nobody would want to have to deal with such spirits.

    valdar - 13/10/2017 - 19:01

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