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Witches, Monsters and Dragons, All at Frankenstein Castle

Castles are often associated with the supernatural and gruesome events and none more so than one of the most famous castles in all of Germany, Frankenstein Castle. This ruined fortress is synonymous with the story of Frankenstein and his monster. Today, the castle and its surroundings are a major tourist attraction.

Ed Whelan - 10/06/2020 - 01:33

Garden Rockery Decorative Piece Turns Out to Be Rare 600-Year-Old Hand Cannon!

... hand cannons has come from reading about them in reference books,” explained Hanson . Mastering the Bow: The Life of a ...

Sahir - 19/06/2023 - 18:55

Rediscovered Papyri Fragments Provide Charming Insight into Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt

... to UBC. They have been stored at UBC Library’s Rare Books and Special Collections (RBSC) since the 1930s where ...

Robin Whitlock - 09/07/2015 - 20:01

The Incredible Powers of the Ancient Siddhars

... supposed to have lived in the 7 th century BC. About 96 books are attributed to him and that includes writings in ...

johnblack - 14/03/2014 - 22:44

The Saoba Stone Pillars of Taiwan Present A Peinan Culture Conundrum

Taiwan is a modern and dynamic country, but it also has a rich culture and history, which is often forgotten by the wider world. The island has been home to a variety of communities and cultures since the Neolithic age. One of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Taiwan are the Saoba stone pillars in the Satokoay Historical Site which is a third-grade national historic monument and one of Taiwan’s most popular tourist attractions.

Ed Whelan - 05/01/2019 - 01:54

The Extraordinary Tale of a Pope, a Pirate, and a Dead Bishop’s Treasure

... of clothing and cloth in odd lots — but also items like books and ecclesiastical vestments," Williman and Corsano ... full of state papers, correspondence, papal account books, and many other documents which the church has ...

Joanna Gillan - 02/02/2024 - 13:57

Ningal: The Mesopotamian Goddess Awakening Female Mysticism

... women’s spiritual powers exist in all religious books which focus on a male God, male prophets, male ... women worthy of prominence mention. Most women in these books are cast as the devil’s gateway, accused of causing ... echoes of "could have" and "should have". . . countless books unwritten. . . countless songs unsung. . . I want to ...

Weam - 11/08/2019 - 20:48

Sex and the Roman Empire: Scandalous Literature about Empresses Euphemia and Theodora

... Martini Fisher is a Mythographer and author of many books, including "Time Maps: Matriarchy and the Goddess ...

MartiniF - 19/03/2018 - 14:15

The Men who Changed the Course of History

... Dominique Atkinson has skillfully compressed thousands of books, scriptures and teachings of these historical figures ...

ancient-origins - 23/01/2016 - 02:25

Fingal’s Cave: Legends and Inspiration Near the Scottish Sea

... said the works Fingal, an Ancient Epic Poem in Six Books and The Works of Ossian were tales about the legendary ...

dhwty - 12/08/2020 - 22:00

Origins

... In Judeo-Christian culture, that belief is based upon the books of the Bible. It is not my intention to attack any ... could comprehend? We do the same with children’s books. The Law and the ‘Covenant’: (Wiki) ‘The Code ...

William E. Shaw - 11/12/2016 - 23:42

Ostraca: Voices from the Place of Truth—An intimate glimpse into New Kingdom Egypt

Athenians meted out harsh punishments to those who fell afoul of prevalent laws or societal norms. If citizens had done something terrible, they ran the risk of being exiled from the city for up to 10 years. An interesting system was put in place whereby citizen peers voted by scratching the name of the charged person on an ostracon (Greek for shard of pottery; plural ostraca), that was later counted. The fate of the accused was sealed if the majority felt he or she deserved to be “ostracized”.

anand balaji - 20/10/2017 - 15:16

The Magic, Mystery and Madness of Tomb 55: Shadowy Sovereigns and Risky Reburials–Part IV

The German Egyptologist Walther Wolf was unsparing in his description of Akhenaten, calling him a man who epitomized “sick ugliness and nervous decadence”. The greatest irony of the entire Amarna episode was that this pharaoh, who had vehemently denounced the Amun-Re cult from faraway Akhetaten, came to be buried in the traditional Theban royal necropolis. But not all believe Akhenaten’s mummy has been discovered.

anand balaji - 29/03/2017 - 15:37

Dazzling Nebmaatre: Sunset in Waset—Part III

The efflorescent era of Amenhotep III ushered in a period of unsurpassed prosperity for Egypt. During this time, the country grew economically and militarily powerful. But the Sun was bound to set on this age of empire – and it did – when Pharaoh “joined the gods” after a memorable reign. It was the end of the epoch of ostentation.

Read Parts I and II of the series here:

anand balaji - 19/01/2017 - 02:30

Tombs and Shrines in the City of 333 Saints Restored after Violent Destruction in Timbuktu

... managed to hide many of the precious manuscripts and books under floors or in attics, or smuggled them out of the ...

lizleafloor - 22/07/2015 - 00:47

The Sushruta Samhita and Plastic Surgery in Ancient India, 6th century B.C.

Plastic surgery seems to be an invention of the modern age. The desire to attain physical beauty is no doubt one of the factors that has contributed to the popularity of this procedure. Apart from cosmetic reasons, plastic surgery is also carried out for reconstructive purposes. Yet, plastic surgery has been around longer than most people realize. One of the earliest instances of plastic surgery can be found in the Sushruta Samhita, an important medical text from India.

dhwty - 26/12/2014 - 23:37

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond: Waters that Reflect the History of South Korea

One of the most beautiful among the many extraordinary sites in South Korea is the architectural remains of Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, which consists of intricately decorated pagodas overlooking a serene artificial pond. The site is almost 1500 years old and is considered a national treasure by Koreans.

Ed Whelan - 18/01/2020 - 02:01