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Bizarre and Horrifying Cases of Mass Hysteria Through History

... cats were often viewed as being in allegiance with the devil. Tanganyika Laughter Epidemic (1962) The Tanganyika ...

Joanna Gillan - 12/03/2022 - 21:58

Norwegian Scientists Unintentionally Provide Fuel for a Fringe Theory on the Bermuda Triangle

... ( Public Domain ) The Bermuda Triangle, also known as the Devil’s Triangle is a region of ocean bordered by Miami, ...

Alicia McDermott - 16/03/2016 - 20:47

El Morro: The Great 16th Century Fort That Saved Puerto Rico from British and Dutch Invasions

... near a lighthouse known as La Garita del Diablo or the Devil’s Watchtower. Her apparition is usually seen floating ...

ML Childs - 10/10/2017 - 23:04

The Violent Birth of ‘Martyrdom’ – How the Ancient Concept Informs Modern Religious Violence

... ‘Knight’ Inspired the French Revolution She Met the Devil, Escaped a Dragon, and Survived Several Attempts on Her ...

ancient-origins - 23/07/2017 - 13:56

An Elite Class That Ruled Over the 99%. Sound Familiar? It All Began with the Patricians of Rome

In ancient Rome, the patricians (from the Latin word patres, meaning ‘fathers’) were one of the main classes of Roman society. They were the ruling class, and enjoyed great prestige as well as special privileges, which they gladly lorded over the other inhabitants of Rome – for as long as they could.

dhwty - 23/07/2019 - 20:19

Female Druids, the Forgotten Priestesses of the Celts

... Druids were sorcerers and witches in cooperation with the devil. They also saw the knowledge of the Celts as a huge ...

Natalia Klimczak - 17/05/2016 - 21:39

The Gods and an Ancient Andean Calendar at the Salar de Uyuni

... coral formation inhabited by “spirits” and by the “Devil” as the grandparents – los abuelos – of the area ...

Rafael Videla Eissmann - 25/04/2022 - 18:48

Richard the Lionheart – The Crusader King

Richard I (more commonly known as Richard Cœur de Lion or Richard the Lionheart) was a king of England who lived during the 12th century. He is arguably best-known for the role he played in the Third Crusade.

dhwty - 10/11/2019 - 23:02

The Legendary Mug Ruith: Irish Wizard, Sun God, Or Ancient Astronaut?

The Irish Celtic heritage is filled to the brim with unique and wondrous characters. From the tales of ancient and venerable High Kings, to their colorful pantheon and powerful wizards, Irish history is full of characters and events that are so outlandish they seem often hard to grasp and explain.

Aleksa Vučković - 21/08/2021 - 22:37

The Tuscarora Tribe Endured Violence and Upheaval, But Some Have Survived to Tell Their Story

The Tuscarora tribe numbered an estimated 25,000 in some 24 villages, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia and North Carolina to the Shenandoah River and the Appalachian Mountains. Their numbers and territory were greatly reduced after contact with British colonists.

Mark Miller - 24/09/2018 - 02:01

Deities or Vampires? Hecate and other Blood-Drinking Spirits of Ancient Times

... deities and demons became synonymous with the Devil. Over time, legends about vampires also appeared. These ...

Natalia Klimczak - 13/06/2016 - 00:37

Subterranean Secrets at the Temple of Sinca Veche

... in Romania: Exploring Beliefs about Witchcraft and the Devil If you were to Google search “Sinca Veche Temple ...

ashley cowie - 28/09/2020 - 13:55

Volcanic Super-Eruption Didn’t Scare Away Humans 74,000 Years Ago

... that Reshaped the World and Became Legends – Part I Devil’s Footprints: Who Descended the Side of an Erupting ...

Alicia McDermott - 25/02/2020 - 18:15

Huge Maya Pyramid In El Salvador Built In Response To Volcanic Eruption

... Budj Bim Volcano Tale the World’s Oldest Story? Devil’s Footprints: Who Descended the Side of an Erupting ...

Nathan Falde - 21/09/2021 - 00:00

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms - A Well-Loved Chinese Classic

... and Cao Cao arrives’ (the equivalent of ‘speak of the devil’), and ‘losing the lady and having the army ...

dhwty - 19/05/2018 - 22:56

7 Amazing Glimpses into the Ancient Lives of Children

... depict a human, cow or horse, and some kind of demon or devil. This is not the only child’s drawing that has been ...

Joanna Gillan - 08/02/2021 - 14:00

Viking Chief Tore Hund and his successful resistance against Christian conversion

When Christians made their theological push into Europe, suppressing native religions and supplanting them with a foreign God, some pagans resisted by secretly practicing their old religion, while others resisted by meeting force with force. One such case of forceful resistance was by Tore Hund or Thorir the Hound, a powerful Viking born around 990 AD, during the first incursions of Christianity into Norway.

Mark Miller - 28/09/2015 - 14:53