Secret societies are characterized by rituals, customs, and teachings that are concealed from the general public. It is no wonder the 18th century secret society known as The Order of the Pug kept...
China
17 August, 2016 - 21:50
aprilholloway
1,500-Year-Old Tomb Found in China with Incredible Golden Jewelry
A 1,500-year-old tomb unearthed in China was found to contain spectacular golden jewelry inlaid with gemstones and amethysts and a 5,000 bead necklace. A number of burials from the Northern Wei...
5 August, 2016 - 21:50
ancient-origins
First Evidence of Legendary Great Flood in China May Rewrite History
David R. Montgomery / The Conversation Modern people have long wondered about ancient stories of great floods. Do they tell of real events in the distant past, or are they myths rooted in imagination...
29 July, 2016 - 19:00
MartiniF
The Laughing Buddha: The Eccentric Monk, God of Plenty and Patron of Bartenders
Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, was born in 6 BC, in what is now modern Nepal. He lived the comfortable life of a young prince until one day he ventured out into the world and was confronted...
26 July, 2016 - 21:43
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600-Year-Old Forbidden City Untouched in Flooded Beijing
By Eva Fu , Epoch Times A 55-hour-long rainstorm pelted Beijing over July 19 and 20—a continuation of floods that have claimed nearly 600 lives and displaced tens of thousands since heavy rains swept...
23 July, 2016 - 03:51
ancient-origins
2,000-Year-Old Feces from the Silk Road Reveal Spread of Infectious Diseases
Once travelled by famous historical figures such as Marco Polo and Genghis Khan, the Silk Road was a hugely important network of transport routes connecting eastern China with Central Asia, the...
22 July, 2016 - 23:42
MartiniF
The Bird and the Serpent: From the Neolithic Goddesses to Ancient Chinese Symbols of Nobility and Benevolence
Victorian art critic, John Ruskin, in his book Proserpina , calls himself “the gentle and happy scholar of flowers”. A large part of his work is an attempt to connect nature, art and society. To...
18 July, 2016 - 03:49
dhwty
Breathtaking Scenery and Fascinating Traditions Connected to the Five Great Mountains of China
There are numerous mountains in China that are considered to be sacred and the key locations may be divided into several groups. One of these groups is known as ‘Wu Yue’ - roughly translated into...
1 July, 2016 - 00:50
Alicia McDermott
Mini Golden Coffin Found in Crypt May Hold Skull Bone of Buddha
When archaeologists were excavating the Grand Bao’en Temple of Nanjing, China in 2008 they came across a significant find – a relic linked to Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. The artifact was a skull bone...
18 June, 2016 - 03:39
valdar
Beware the Supernatural Bathroom Spirits, Toilet Deities, and Dung Demons
Every place in the world has its own legends and superstitions. These led to beliefs about gods, demons, and spirits which haunt a certain location. Even toilets have their own otherworldly beings...
10 June, 2016 - 14:45
Alicia McDermott
Chinese Archaeologists May Have Solved the Mystery of the Lost Palace of Kublai Khan
Last month, archaeologists found a hint of an amazing discovery while excavating in the Forbidden City in China. While the researchers were somewhat hesitant then to confirm the finding of Kublai...
8 June, 2016 - 16:00
MartiniF
The Four Great Beauties, and the Arts of the Courtesans in Ancient China
The Four Great Beauties are four ancient Chinese women renowned for their beauty which they skillfully exercised to influence Chinese history. Although each of the Four Great Beauties frequently...
25 May, 2016 - 21:40
Mark Miller
Archaeologists discover a prehistoric brewery in China dating back 5,000 years
New research has revealed that prehistoric people of China were beer drinkers. Tests have just confirmed residue on vessels that indicate the presence of beer 5,000 years ago in Shaanxi Province in...
20 May, 2016 - 14:39
dhwty
Wang Cong'er: A Famous Female Warrior and Leader in the White Lotus Society
Wang Cong’er was a woman who lived in China during the 18th century AD. She is best known for her role as a leader of the White Lotus Society. This rebellion was a large-scale popular uprising...
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The Trojan War cycle is replete with anecdotes of homewreckers and homecomings. Sure, everyone knows the sad stories of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra and Odysseus and Penelope, but there are a few more tragic tales lurking in the background.
Human Origins
Believe it or not, fake eyes have existed for thousands of years. Besides improving the physical appearance of the patient needing the artificial eye, fake eyes also prevent tissues in the eye socket from overgrowing and prevent foreign debris from entering the eye without a bandage or eyepatch.
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Teotihuacan’s Lost Kings, a television special, took an hour long look at the great city, its inhabitants, and the excavation of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, (also known as the Feathered Serpent Pyramid.) The program revealed evidence of advanced engineering built into a tunnel system, and placed directly underneath the Pyramid.
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The Uluburun is a 3,300-year-old shipwreck discovered off the coast of Uluburun (Grand Cape), near Kaş in south-western Turkey. It is among the oldest ships ever discovered and contained one of the...
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What is the origin of the legend of the Christed Son who was born of a virgin on December 25th? I am sure you are familiar with his legend which states that he was born in a manger surrounded by shepherds
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