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Latest Study Reveals Secret Chemical Recipe of Stradivarius Violins
... have long been a source of fascination and wonder for music aficionados all over the world. Now, a new study ...
Sahir - 23/08/2021 - 18:43
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Naupa Iglesia: An Egyptian Portal in the Andes?
Halfway up a near-vertical ravine in the Andes, someone carved an inverted V-shaped entrance into the mountainside. Then they sliced the bedrock with great precision to create a shallow door that goes nowhere; the same design appears in ancient Persia and Egypt. Then for good measure, they carved an additional altar with three alcoves into an outcrop of bluestone.
What is the explanation for this sacred site named Naupa Iglesia, or more accurately, Naupa Huaca.
Freddy Silva - 11/07/2023 - 15:00
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“Stonehenge Lego” Proves The Original Had Awesome Acoustics
... that the voices of those in the stone circle and their music were amplified in a similar way to a modern cinema, ... that the voices of those in the stone circle and their music were amplified in a similar way to a modern cinema. ( ... the acoustics are important, such as concert halls and music venues. However, this was the first time that anyone ...
Ed Whelan - 03/09/2020 - 13:59
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India’s Ancient Instruments Made from Pumpkins (Video)
The Abdul Majeed family has been hand-carving musical instruments out of pumpkins for seven generations, a craft that has been practiced for almost 200 years in the city of Mirage, in Western India.
Robbie Mitchell - 13/05/2023 - 16:59
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The Ancient Indian Art of Snake Charming (Video)
... entrancing melodies. The snakes, seemingly drawn by the music, sway rhythmically. However, it's not the music that enchants these reptiles; rather, it's the ... entertainment, captivating audiences with its mesmerizing music and the seemingly magical swaying of cobras. It became ...
Robbie Mitchell - 30/09/2023 - 16:53
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The Nine Muses: Daughters of Zeus and Memory, Goddesses of the Arts
... considered to be the personification of the literary arts, music, and visual arts, and each of them oversaw a particular ... (a type of trumpet). Euterpe was the Muse of lyric poetry, music, and song and was known also by her title as ‘She who ...
dhwty - 06/04/2020 - 14:03
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Ancient Harmonies: Neanderthal's 60,000-Year-Old Flute (Video)
... artistic expression but also a complex understanding of music and sound. The discovery of this ancient flute at Divje ... the history of human creativity and the evolution of music. It underscores the importance of continually ... Neanderthal flute as the work of hyenas The Origin of Music Top image: Divje Babe flute ( Peter Milosevic / CC by ...
Robbie Mitchell - 27/05/2023 - 21:01
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The Five Worst Jobs on a Pirate Ship... (Video)
... performing grueling duties under harsh conditions, their music serving as a brief respite from the harsh realities of ...
Robbie Mitchell - 11/02/2024 - 19:49
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Caroline Herschel, Co-Discoverer of the Universe
... with him in Bath, England where he had found a job as a music instructor. William, who was born in 1738, had always been gifted in music and had written several symphonies. In Bath, England, Caroline also received music lessons and learned to sing. She and William ended up ...
Caleb Strom - 24/02/2020 - 22:59
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Life after Life: In the Quest for Eternity, Death is Only the Beginning – Part I
The ancient Egyptians took great care to prepare for the Afterlife. In fact, they were so meticulous about getting every minute detail in order, that to us they come across as having been obsessed with death. But this is far from the truth; for, they were a practical people who prepared well to encounter all manner of surprises their souls would confront whilst journeying through the Underworld. The Book of the Dead was an invaluable guidebook in their quest to spend eternity in Paradise.
anand balaji - 03/05/2017 - 22:02
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The Harmonic Origins of the World: Sacred Number at the Source of Creation
... that interact to give us the harmonic relationships of music. Exploring the simple mathematical relationships that underlie the cycles of the solar system and the music of Earth, Richard Heath reveals how Neolithic ...
ancient-origins - 31/05/2018 - 22:31
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9,000 year-old-flutes found in China
... of the mid-Henan Province. What is interesting is that the music played through the seven holes correspond to a tonal ... It is difficult to imagine the same people playing music in the exact same way that we do now. Unless of course ... more have already been discovered. You can listen to the music being played by this ancient 9,000 year old instrument ...
johnblack - 07/11/2013 - 02:58
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Using These 12,000-Year-Old Flutes, Did Humans Speak With Raptors?
... plants and gathering resources. Now, it turns out that music , or at least making animal sounds, was central to ... probably painted red. So Now We Know What Ancient Greek Music Sounded Like Neanderthals Caught Eagles and Treasured ... likely “used the aerophones while hunting, to create music, and even to communicate with the birds.” Dr. Davin ...
ashley cowie - 10/06/2023 - 14:54
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Temple of Heaven and Its Sacrificial Altar Where Blood Was Spilt for Bountiful Harvests
... emperors went to fast after they sacrificed The Divine Music Administration hall that is between the double walls ... Good Harvests. 2 = Seven-Star Stone Group. 3 = Imperial Music Store. 4 = Fasting Palace. 5 = Echo Wall. 6 = Imperial ... Heaven as well as the sacrificial ceremony and associated music were based on ancient tenets relating numbers and ...
Mark Miller - 20/12/2018 - 13:55
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Experts Surprised By Similarities Of Sutton Hoo Lyre and Eastern Specimen
... answer one of the many questions that archaeologists and music historians still have about the Anglo-Saxon lyre: Is it ... . Kolltveit, G. 2021. The Sutton Hoo lyre and the music of the Silk Road: A new find of the fourth century AD ...
Sahir - 15/12/2021 - 00:00
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Mimes, Paid Grievers, and Masks: The Insane Theatrics of Ancient Roman Funerals
Two thousand years ago, funerals weren’t the quiet, somber affairs we have today. They were loud, boisterous shows that started with a massive procession of people parading down the streets, pounding away at musical instruments and trying to get everyone around to stop and watch the show.
Mark Oliver - 16/07/2018 - 22:58
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Unique artifacts shed light on daily life in 5,000-year-old city of Caral
(Read Part 1) The Sacred City of Caral is a 5,000-year-old metropolis which represents the oldest known civilization in the Americas, known as the Norte Chico. When it was first discovered, archaeologists had no idea of the extent of this great city, nor its age. It took some 90 years before researchers discovered its immense significance.
aprilholloway - 29/08/2014 - 02:30
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The Cost of Grief: Professional Mourners of the Ancient World
Funerals can be difficult to get through. The pain of loss can simply be too much for many. So why would anyone ever need to pay people to cry at their funeral? This didn’t just happen occasionally in the ancient world. It was extremely common for wealthy people of the time to hire women to mourn at their funerals. Whether it was Rome, Greece, China, Egypt, or the Middle East, there are documented cases of professional mourners from all over the globe - and the reasons for it are fascinating.
Mark Brophy - 02/12/2022 - 17:56
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The Power of Sound Rediscovered in Prehistoric Barrows and Coves
The science of archaeoacoustics reveals that some prehistoric barrows were potentially used for frightening and mysterious rites. Surrounded by decomposing bodies, initiates may have been exposed to infrasound - inaudibly low frequencies known to affect brainwaves, producing hallucinations and altered states of consciousness.
Steve Marshall - 18/04/2019 - 00:09
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Secret chamber hidden beneath ancient temple in Lebanon surprises archaeologists
... face of Hathor, Egyptian goddess of beauty, fertility and music. Music for the Gods: Bronze arched sistrum with Hathor head ...
lizleafloor - 08/06/2018 - 18:05