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Six Supremely Sadistic Deaths of Christian Martyrs
Standing up for what you believe in isn’t always easy. The early Christians are a prime example of this. They faced centuries of persecution at the hands of various Roman rulers. These early Christians faced the most heinous deaths imaginable at the hands of their persecutors. Those who would rather face death than deny their faith were given a name: martyrs. Many of these early martyrs were canonized and made saints.
Robbie Mitchell - 26/12/2022 - 22:03
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Dumbarton Castle: Ancient Stronghold and Symbol of Scottish Defiance
The wild and diverse landscapes of Scotland are filled with remnants of its rich and proud history that spans many centuries. From the Hebrides islands, to the border regions and all the way to the wild Scottish Highlands, the history of Scotland can be felt and seen everywhere. And amongst the major reminders of this history are the many castles, manor houses, and towers that dot the landscape, both ruined and preserved.
Aleksa Vučković - 07/08/2020 - 22:59
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15,000-Year-Old Paleolithic Rock Art Gallery Identified On Russian Border
Paleolithic rock art found in Siberia and Mongolia is some 7,000 years older ... same artistic style in both locations. Paleolithic rock art found in Siberia and Mongolia is some 7,000 years older ... fantastical creatures with trunks. The Paleolithic rock art of two mammoths discovered at Baga-Oygur II in early ...
ancient-origins - 28/04/2020 - 14:00
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Professional Art Detective Tracked Clues to Find Stolen Cypriot Mosaic
A ‘stolen art’ investigator, known in his field as “the Indiana Jones of the art world,” has successfully tracked down a precious sixth ... was stolen from Cyprus almost 50 years ago. A ‘stolen art’ investigator, known in his field as “the Indiana ...
ashley cowie - 20/11/2018 - 13:58
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Mummified Body Parts Among Artifacts Now Banned on Facebook
Following a 2019 BBC News exposé and an academic campaign, the social media giant Facebook has now banned all sales of ancient artifacts on the social network, fearing stolen and looted treasures from Iraq and Syria are being traded on its platforms.
ashley cowie - 29/06/2020 - 16:40
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Fragments of Ancient Manuscript About Merlin Have Been Discovered and Could Change Arthurian Legend
A lucky discovery in a rare book has the potential to transform our knowledge of perhaps the most famous story from the entire Middle Ages.
Ed Whelan - 01/02/2019 - 13:57
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The Mentor Shipwreck and the Disastrous Journey of the Parthenon Marbles to Britain
... to have intended to improve the knowledge of Classical art in Great Britain by providing his home country with casts ...
dhwty - 11/10/2018 - 18:41
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Boca de Potrerillos: Mysterious Rock Art in a Mexican Desert
More than 4000 pieces of rock art, the majority being petroglyphs, have been recorded at ... Mexico. This is considered one of the most important rock art sites in the country. More than 4000 pieces of rock art, the majority being petroglyphs, have been recorded at ...
dhwty - 16/08/2020 - 14:07
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Roland the Farter: Medieval England’s Celebrity Flatulist
A manor in Suffolk and a whopping 30 acres (12 hectares) of land was given to a person who was renowned for his ability to gas, quite literally, at the behest of King Henry II. Roland le Petour, also known as Roulandus le Fartere, was granted land in the late 12th century, which was typical for favored entertainers who serviced the king. He was most probably a jester, who on special occasions like Christmas Day had to jump, whistle, and fart to entertain the assembled guests!
Sahir - 10/01/2023 - 00:54
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Enigma of the Heartless Pharaoh: Who Stole the Heart of King Tut, and Why?
... (Flickr/ CC BY-SA 2.0 ) All this is quite odd, because the art of mummification had reached its zenith in the ... exists a strong case for such theorization because the art on the north wall of the boy king's burial chamber ...
anand balaji - 10/03/2016 - 14:08
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Disastrous Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 May Have Been First in a Sequence
A presentation at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Seismic Society of America (SSA) has cast doubt on the traditional scientific narrative about one of the most infamous earthquakes in modern history.
Nathan Falde - 21/04/2021 - 22:54
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2,500-Year-Old Tartessian Anthropomorphic Reliefs Revolutionize Thinking on Ancient Culture
The Tartessian site of Casas del Turuñuelo in Spanish Extremadura, has been under excavation to examine the mythical pre-Roman civilization that occupied southwest Iberia between the 8th and 4th centuries BC.
Sahir - 19/04/2023 - 18:52
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Original King John Royal Charter Resurfaces After 800 Years [Press Release]
Press Release / University of Bristol
A rare, original royal charter from the first year of King John’s reign has been discovered in Durham by a medieval historian from the University of Bristol.
ancient-origins - 26/03/2019 - 17:48
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Echoes of Eternal Egyptian Art: Masters of Form and Finesse—Part I
The ancient Egyptians were pioneers of various forms of art and architecture. Down the millennia, the world has been ... The ancient Egyptians were pioneers of various forms of art and architecture. Down the millennia, the world has been ... doubt in the front-rank of creating enduring and unmatched art. However, the context and content of the extraordinary ...
anand balaji - 10/11/2021 - 00:59
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New Research May Establish Australian Rock Art as the Oldest in the World
Australian Indigenous art is the longest unbroken tradition of art in the world. It is so old in fact, that examples have ... of at least 50,000 years, placing it among the oldest rock art in the world. Indigenous Aboriginal history is believed ...
aprilholloway - 24/02/2016 - 00:52
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Ancient Carved Eye-Witness Accounts Show Martian Invaders Attacking the Moroccan Landscape
... paper written about ancient cometary and astronomical rock art, The Sky On The Rocks , scientist Fernando Coimbra ... studies of cometary phenomena depicted in ancient rock art.” Coimbra details a set of ancient symbols found in ... Significance of Each Comet According to an article on Art In Society , “each of the comets which appear in these ...
ashley cowie - 23/11/2018 - 18:59
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Hundreds Of Illegal Historical Artifacts Recently Recovered By The Polish Police!
... the Middle Ages ,” reports The First News . Professional Art Detective Tracked Clues to Find Stolen Cypriot Mosaic ... collect stolen artifacts because they are seen as works of art while others regard them as investments. It is believed ...
Ed Whelan - 19/10/2020 - 17:55
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Controversy Reignites as British MPs Propose Finally Returning Ancient Parthenon Marbles to Greece
When the British Empire ruled much of the world, many artifacts and artworks, including reliefs and statues from the Parthenon in Athens known as the Elgin Marbles, were taken to Britain. For years Greece has been trying to get those sculptures back, saying they are an important part of the country’s heritage. Could there be a glimmer of hope that the marbles will return to their homeland?
Mark Miller - 15/07/2016 - 21:41
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Chongoni Rock Art Offers Fascinating Insight into Mysterious Secret Society of the Chewa
... to understand their history and culture. The Chongoni Rock Art area, which contains a number of locations, is a unique ... to understand their history and culture. The Chongoni Rock Art area, which contains a number of locations, is a unique ... tribes and groups who made it their home. Some of the rock art locations are located in a government protected forest ...
Ed Whelan - 17/02/2019 - 01:59
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The Enigmatic Six Kings of the Earth Fresco Uncovered
... especially important due to the fact that ancient Islamic art is largely underrepresented, even though Islam was the ... numerous peoples, cultures, and religions. As such, the art that emerged as distinctly Islamic was greatly influenced ... of the world around them, and that they greatly valued art. But who are these six kings of the Earth? And why do ...
Aleksa Vučković - 19/01/2022 - 14:00