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The Bewitching Tale of Morgan le Fay, a Captivating Character of Arthurian Legend
... death. “ Morgan le Fay,” by Christian Waller (1920). ( Art Gallery of Ballarat ) Her role expanded in the 13th ... the place where she apparently started her study in the art of magic. With time she became Merlin’s lover and he ... medieval sexual desires. Morgana Le Fay, Anikó Salamon's art for the video game King Arthur II. ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) No ...
Natalia Klimczak - 18/03/2016 - 13:48
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Are the Controversial Elgin Marbles Finally Destined for Athens?
... building’s sculptures represent the pinnacle of Greek art. The Elgin Marbles are regarded not only as a symbol of ... it was claimed. Nevertheless, this week The Art Newspaper reported that if this new deal is finalized, ... of Parthenon Marbles ‘Loan’ in New Statement . Art News. Available at: ...
ashley cowie - 09/01/2023 - 18:00
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Spain’s Lady of Elche Reveals New Links with Indian Goddess
Many of us have heard of the famous Lady of Elche and are intrigued with her mystifying appearance, and the strange enigma surrounding her origins. In reality not a whole lot is known about the bust of this grand lady.
JJ Ainsworth - 12/03/2020 - 13:05
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Beached Canadian Artwork Sparks Controversy
... more than three years ago.” Is it a modern-day work of art, or an ancient indigenous carving? (Bernhard Spalteholz / ...
ashley cowie - 09/02/2021 - 13:58
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The Truth About Father Crespi and His Missing Artifacts Finally Revealed
The story of Father Crespi is a mysterious and controversial account of a priest in Ecuador involving claims of unknown civilizations, strange golden artifacts, a subterranean cave system containing a metallic library, depictions of strange figures connecting America to Sumeria, symbols depicting an unknown language, evidence of extra-terrestrial contact, and a Vatican conspiracy involving thousands of missing artifacts. But how much of the story is true?
Joanna Gillan - 09/03/2016 - 14:51
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Bataireacht: The Irish Stick Fighting Martial Art Making a Comeback
... would ever associate Ireland with any kind of martial art, but Ireland is actually home to a 500-year-old martial art that is being revived today. It goes by the name ... (Samuraiantiqueworld / CC BY SA 3.0 ) The martial art of bataireacht wasn’t just used to fight against the ...
Mark Brophy - 18/11/2022 - 13:57
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Archaeologists in Scotland Unearth a Neolithic “Network” of Ancient Sites
Scientists analyzing “ancient rock art sites” around the city of Glasgow on the west coast of ... occupied by the city. Scientists analyzing “ancient rock art sites” around the city of Glasgow on the west coast of ... Dunbartonshire, as the Holy Grail of Scottish Neolithic art. Faifley Housing Estate in Clydebank, Scotland ( CC BY-SA ...
ashley cowie - 13/06/2018 - 14:02
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Rodinia: The Great Unconformity and the Creation of Life on Earth
The geologic record of Earth’s history is 4.6 billion years long. It contains the history of life on Earth and the formation of the continents and oceans which cover the planet today. There are, however, gaps in this history, usually created by erosion. These are called unconformities. One of the largest of these unconformities is simply called the Great Unconformity. It is called such because as many as 1.2 billion years of Earth’s history are in this gap, about a fifth of our planet’s history. What could have caused this gap?
Caleb Strom - 26/03/2022 - 21:59
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Chopped Up Egyptian Mummy Body Parts Found Stuffed in a Speaker En Route to Belgium
... article also tells of a pair of “3,200-year-old art tableaus currently housed at the Louvre ” being at the ...
ashley cowie - 27/02/2019 - 23:01
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The Grail Cypher: A radical reassessment of Arthurian history
Walter Kayo sat at his desk in the scriptorium, the cold chill of winter half broken by a flickering fire in the hearth. The velum page before him was still not finished, yet already his eyes felt heavy and refused to focus. As he dipped his quill to begin the final paragraph there was a commotion outside, accompanied by the tramp of heavy boots. Three burly men strode in bearing armor and arms, their white mantles emblazoned with large splayed red crosses.
ralph ellis - 19/09/2015 - 14:49
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Two Incredibly Old Rock-Carved Urartian Temples Identified in Turkey
Archaeologists carrying out an ongoing survey in Turkey’s Tunceli province in Eastern Anatolia have discovered two open-air Urartian temples inside two fortresses at settlements that date back to the eighth or ninth century BC. Despite unmistakable similarities the two fortress-temple complexes are located relatively far from each other, 55 miles (90 km) apart, near the easternmost and westernmost borders of the province.
Nathan Falde - 28/03/2024 - 21:59
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King Arthur’s Glastonbury Grave: The Greatest Hoax of the 12th Century
When the grave of the legendary English King Arthur was discovered on the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey in the year 1191, it seeded a cult that would continue to bring visitors to Glastonbury for nearly a millennium right up until the present day. Following the discovery, the abbey’s popularity exploded, and pilgrims came from all over England to see the shrine of the famous king. But was this discovery genuine, or was it a meticulously planned hoax designed to bring fame and wealth to Glastonbury’s monastic community?
Meagan Dickerson - 31/03/2021 - 22:56
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Historians Draw Closer to the Tomb of the Legendary King Arthur
For many decades, researchers have tried to confirm the existence of King Arthur of Camelot, the legendary ruler that was said to have led the defense of Britain against the Saxons in the 5th century AD, and to find his final resting place. After years of speculations, the British researcher and writer Graham Philips believes he is closer than ever before.
Natalia Klimczak - 25/05/2016 - 00:44
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Life Before the Clovis: Portable Rock Art as Evidence of Pre Ice Age Humans in North America
... dates back to man’s earliest evolution. Portable rock art is human made markings on movable natural rock or stone. ... dates back to man’s earliest evolution. Portable rock art is human made markings on movable natural rock or stone. ... results. Although difficult to date portable rock art, it does provide an important link in building a ...
Jul Jones - 31/10/2018 - 18:05
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The Story of Kyniska: The Spartan Princess Who Became An Olympic Hero
The Olympic Games in ancient Greece were a true celebration of a healthy spirit. Originally held to honor the god Zeus, these sport festivities became one of the cornerstones of Western civilization, an embodiment of strength, prowess, and athleticism. But the games were not for everyone. Women had limited rights at that time, and the Olympic Games were largely off limits to them. But one woman that changed that rule and etched her name into the history of the Olympic Games.
Aleksa Vučković - 15/11/2020 - 17:48
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The Mysterious Holes of Peru: A Pre-Columbian Domestic Water Source for Trans-Oceanic Travelers? Part II
... of ‘holes’ are the product of a 'Linear Inscriptive Art Form' whereby characters are formed by a series of ... in Pisco Valley, Peru Ten Mysterious Examples of Rock Art from the Ancient World The left section, right hand side, ... symbols in Peru Historically important prehistoric rock art sites in Northumberland receive National recognition The ...
William James Veall - 02/09/2015 - 03:59
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Hundreds of Intriguing Artifacts Unearthed at Ancient ‘White City’ Ruins in Honduras
Archaeologists have unearthed more than 200 intriguing artifacts, including elaborate sculptures and ritualistic relics, just 4 weeks into excavations at archaeological ruins in the jungle of Honduras, believed to be the legendary ‘White City’. The findings are helping to shed light on the mysterious civilization that once inhabited the region.
aprilholloway - 11/02/2016 - 00:52
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The Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628 AD and the Rise of the Muslims
The Byzantines and Sasanians were rival powers who fought each other for supremacy in the Middle East. Although the conflict between the two powers began during the 6th century AD, it is in fact a continuation of a much longer rivalry which was started by their predecessors during the 1st century BC. The Byzantine–Sasanian War of 602–628 AD is considered to be the most devastating of the wars fought between the two powers.
dhwty - 07/12/2021 - 13:57
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A History of Hamilcar: The Legend of Cardosa and a Lost Carthaginian City – Part I
Deep in the heart of the Portuguese arid interior lies a city. It is the regional capital of the lands known as Beira Baixa and is strategically well-placed near the grand Tejo river, the superhighway of ancient times. The city has a name but with an unknown origin: Castelo Branco.
tom hamilton - 02/02/2017 - 14:04
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Shamanic Explorations of Supernatural Realms: Cave Art - The Earliest Folklore
... culture around the world, primarily represented by cave art. This cave art is usually located in hard to access underground spaces ... culture around the world, primarily represented by cave art. This cave art is usually located in hard to access ...
nrushton - 17/11/2016 - 02:09
