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Every Totem Pole Tells a Story
Totem poles are a type of monumental structure carved from the trunks of huge trees, especially the Western Red Cedar. These monuments are found in North America, specifically along its north-western coast, and are traditionally created by a number of Native American groups. While the oldest totem poles that we know are from the 19th century, it has been suggested that this tradition has existed since long before then. Totem poles are rich in symbolism, and were used for a variety of purposes.
dhwty - 23/10/2021 - 00:57
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Ancient Lovers: Five Touching and Sometimes Tragic Love Stories Before Romeo and Juliet
... Tristan eternally. The love affair continued after the wedding, but when King Mark finally learned about it, he ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 11/12/2017 - 18:58
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An Unbreakable Story: The Lost Roman Invention of Flexible Glass
... Evolution of Ancient Roman Cuisine Roman Engagement and Wedding Rings: Joining Hands and Hearts Is it Possible to ...
dhwty - 18/01/2018 - 01:50
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The Carnyx: Ancient Trumpet Leading Celtic Warriors to Battle
The carnyx is an ancient musical instrument that best-known to have been used by the Celts during the Iron Age. Between 300 BC and 200 AD, the carnyx was used in many parts of Europe. In the ancient literary records, the carnyx is most commonly depicted as an instrument that accompanied Celtic warriors when they went into battle. Apart from literary sources, references to the carnyx have also been found on pieces of art and coins.
dhwty - 03/06/2016 - 21:43
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The Final Fates of the Children of Cleopatra VII
... Augustus gave to Cleopatra Selene a huge dowry as a wedding present, so she became an ally of Rome. As Juba's ...
Natalia Klimczak - 17/05/2023 - 19:00
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Alabaster Priest Effigy Discovered Behind St. Wilfrid’s Church Organ
A mystery alabaster statue has been discovered during the renovation of a medieval English village church. The stone holy man was discovered during the restoration of England’s 10th century, Anglo Saxon, St. Wilfrid’s Church, in Barrow upon Trent in Derbyshire. The St.
ashley cowie - 28/12/2020 - 17:54
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Lemminkäinen: Resurrection of the Handsome, Yet Frivolous Finnish Epic Hero
... great wealth) for Louhi. As he had not been invited to the wedding, Lemminkäinen was furious, and stormed Louhi’s ...
dhwty - 04/01/2018 - 14:02
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Infrared Reveals a Wife Swap in a Prominent Medieval Religious Book
... who was a patron of arts and culture. It was intended as a wedding gift for Yolande, who tragically died in the year ...
Sahir - 18/05/2021 - 19:02
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The Abandoned Heroine Archetype in Greek and Roman Myth
... in poison and has them sent to Jason’s new wife as a wedding present. The poisoned garments kill the princess ...
Miriam Kamil - 23/08/2014 - 23:56
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Thor: How a Norse Warrior God of Thunder Handles a Predicament
... and the furious god proceeded to kill Thrym and his wedding guests. "Ah, what a ugly maid it is!" by Elmer ...
dhwty - 11/04/2018 - 19:01
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Tracing back the ancient origins of April Fools’ Day
... errands on April 1st, supposedly to help prepare for a wedding feast. The servant recognizes that what’s being ...
aprilholloway - 01/04/2014 - 13:33
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The Strange Story of Daisy of Pless and Her Long Sought After Necklace
... children, but the marriage was annulled 9 years after the wedding. Clotilde married her stepson, Bolko, and was the ...
Natalia Klimczak - 24/01/2016 - 00:59
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The Saga of the Völsungs: Epic Story of the Greatest Norse Heroes
... was less than pleased; she despised Siggeir. On Signy’s wedding day, a hooded, one-eyed man (probably Odin) walked ...
Robbie Mitchell - 23/01/2023 - 21:53
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The Gods of the Hopi and the dance of the Kachinas
... the year make their first public appearance; their snowy wedding blankets add a lovely touch to the colourful scene. ...
aprilholloway - 25/02/2014 - 22:00
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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Divorce Laws Have Evolved, But One Country Is Holding Back
... reveals Ancient Egyptian prenup Roman Engagement and Wedding Rings: Joining Hands and Hearts Settling a Divorce It ...
dhwty - 28/12/2017 - 13:43
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The Forgotten Renaissance: The Successes of the Macedonian Dynasty
... Vladimir I of the Rus' married into the Byzantine family, wedding Basil II's daughter Anna, and thereafter beginning a ...
Riley Winters - 12/06/2015 - 15:30
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High-Class Hellenistic Escort Remains Found At Roadside
... them in two ways. Most often, they came as part of their wedding dowry [inheritance], but they were also gifted by men ...
ashley cowie - 29/09/2023 - 14:51
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Ending the Historical Atrocity of Virginity Tests?
... brides are still terrorized by their new husbands on their wedding nights. After many Muslim men and women unite in ...
ashley cowie - 18/01/2021 - 23:55
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The Legend of the Stone Circle known as Long Meg and Her Daughters
... with variation, stone circles have been petrified sinners, wedding parties and giants.” A plaque depicting the legend ...
aprilholloway - 05/09/2015 - 15:08
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Ancient Ritual Bath Found in Jerusalem with Aramaic Graffiti on it
... with their husbands in the marriage bed; by men on their wedding day; and by men before Yom Kippur. Jewish people ...
Mark Miller - 07/08/2015 - 21:41