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1. Myth of the Minotaur: The Making of a Monster

   ... a new bull for the same purpose. Poseidon listened to his request and sent a beautiful white bull from the sea. King ...

   johnblack - 11/03/2021 - 22:24

2. Construction Workers Stumble Upon Ancient Cemetery in Turkey

   Construction workers digging a tunnel in the province of Izmir in Turkey have stumbled upon an ancient Jewish cemetery, and archaeologists believe that there may be many more remains still to be found.

   aprilholloway - 02/11/2013 - 22:40

3. Why Did the Spanish Inquisition Allow Some Witches to Stay Alive?

   The Spanish Inquisition has a reputation for having been very bloody and cruel. However, in some regions of Spain their actions were barely visible and were focused on heretics but not witches. Most of the people accused of witchcraft were actually sent back home and lived as if the Inquisition didn’t exist.

   Natalia Klimczak - 16/05/2016 - 00:28

4. The Final Roman Emperor, the Islamic Antichrist, and the Vatican's Last Crusade

   Following the release of their first three international bestsellers Petrus Romanus, Exo-Vaticana, and On the Path of the Immortals Thomas Horn and Cris Putnam were swamped with interview requests from radio, television, and print media outlets around the world. When they accurately predicted the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI one full year in advance, even naming the very month and year he would step down, global shockwaves raised compelling questions regarding why the Vatican has an advanced telescope perched atop Mt.

   ancient-origins - 06/01/2017 - 15:26

5. Would You Like to Try the King Midas Feast? Chemical Analysis Revealed it was a Slap-up Meal

   King Midas was a legendary figure in Greek mythology who ruled over Phrygia in western Anatolia. He is best-known for his ‘golden touch’, i.e. that everything he touched turned to gold. Behind this mythical figure, however, is a real person who lived during the 8th century BC. His tomb (or that of his forefathers) was discovered during the 1950s. One of the most intriguing finds in the tomb was the remains of the funerary feast. That luxurious feast has been recreated.

   dhwty - 17/10/2018 - 22:58

6. The Epic of Gilgamesh Unveiled: Enlightenment and Source of Religions

   ... that could go to other lands. He has just rebuffed a request of marriage from Ishtar, which angered the goddess. ...

   Gordon Board - 19/05/2019 - 22:58

7. Workers find old underground tunnel near medieval fort, home of Ganga dynasty rulers

   ... Commissioner Gyana Ranjan Das told The Times . "We will request the archaeology experts and ASI officials to visit ...

   Mark Miller - 22/05/2015 - 14:49

8. Like Father, like Son: Altar shows heroic son of Hercules slaying a many-headed Hydra

   A second century AD altarpiece carved in marble and showing a strongman battling a monster has been found near a river by villagers in Turkey. Experts think the mythic scene may depict Bargasos, a son of the hero Hercules, doing battle with a Hydra to invoke the river god Harpasos. An inscription across the top dedicates the altar to Harpasos.

   Mark Miller - 29/12/2015 - 00:49

9. Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, The Father of Modern Magic Who Stopped a Revolt with His Abilities

   Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin was a French magician who lived during the 19th century. Amongst other things, Robert-Houdin is commonly regarded today as the originator of the modern style of conjuring (the performance of magical tricks), and has even been dubbed by some as the ‘father of modern magic’. Robert-Houdin was a very successful magician during his lifetime, and some of his acts have even become classics.

   dhwty - 29/03/2016 - 00:55

10. How Columbus, Of All People, Became a National Symbol

    Christopher Columbus was a narcissist. He believed he was personally chosen by God for a mission that no one else could achieve. After 1493, he signed his name “xpo ferens” – “the Christbearer.” His stated goal was to accumulate enough wealth to recapture Jerusalem. His arrogance led to his downfall, that of millions of Native Americans – and eventually fostered his resurrection as the most enduring icon of the Americas.

    ancient-origins - 08/10/2017 - 13:56

11. Zecharia Sitchin and the Mistranslation of Sumerian Texts

    In a previous 2-part article (1), the authors wrote about the faulty associations of the Sumerian deities known as the Anunnaki as they are portrayed in the books, television series, and other media, which promotes Ancient Astronaut Theory (hereafter “A.A.T.”). The article traced the portrayal of the Anunnaki popularized by A.A.T.

    Jason Jarrell - 15/01/2018 - 18:44

12. Cannibal Jack Jones and the Beachcombers of Samoa

    ... on the islands. “…some were paid off at their own request; others deserted or were marooned; some were ...

    Maya - 09/05/2014 - 14:28

13. The Columbus Myth

    The name Christopher Columbus is the Anglicization of the Latin Christophorus Columbus. His name in Italian is Cristoforo Colombo, and in Spanish Cristóbal Colón. The story of Columbus is not at all that we have been told. This article is not written to infer that Columbus did not travel to America; there is plenty of historical evidence to establish that fact.

    afaram - 03/08/2014 - 23:38

14. Clever King Harald: Swift Doom Targets the Viking Who Wants the English Throne – Part II

    Harald Hardrada of Norway used cunning and surprising tactics to bring down foes. Although he was wounded in the face during one of his campaigns, he continued to see victory after victory. 

    [Read Part 1 Here]

    Of all the castles Harald stormed, his last one in Sicily was by far the cleverest.

    Cam Rea - 22/12/2017 - 20:29

15. God Vs Satan In Washington State Showdown

    ... that while Washington legislators rejected the Satanists request to perform their ritual ‘inside' the State Capitol ...

    ashley cowie - 25/02/2020 - 14:05

16. Skeleton On Irish Riverbank Points To Long Lost Medieval Cemetery

    In Ireland, two people out for a walk made a disturbing discovery. They found the skeletal remains of a human on the bank of a river. It is believed that the skeleton comes from a long-lost medieval burial site. This chance discovery could be of huge archaeological significance.

    Ed Whelan - 08/04/2020 - 14:03

17. Highly Unusual Ancient Tomb Discovered By Farmer in Ireland

    An Irish farmer has discovered a "highly unusual and untouched" ancient tomb in County Kerry during land improvement works, which could date back 4,000 years or earlier.

    ashley cowie - 19/04/2021 - 15:02

18. The King’s Champion: Medieval Coronation Roles, With a Twist

    ... to single combat like his ancestor! “All I can do is request to take part. I wrote along the lines that … my ...

    Sahir - 29/04/2023 - 14:54

19. Prehistoric American Indian Skull Found in Kansas City

    Two teenagers in Kansas City have stumbled upon the skull and tooth of a woman that is many centuries old.  The discovery of the skull was initially believed to be that of a homicide victim, particularly since it was found with a puncture on the top of the skull, like that caused by a bullet.

    ancient-origins - 27/03/2013 - 11:31

20. Mysterious Man Made Structure Found in The Sea of Galilee Perplexes Scientists

    A massive man-made structure was found, using a sonar scan, at the bottom of the Sea of Galilee in Israel in 2003 and has been perplexing archaeologists ever since. However, researchers are now putting together proposals and funding requests to permit them access to study the submerged stones.

    aprilholloway - 27/05/2013 - 13:00

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