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Lost Gospels Revealed: The Startling Revelation of Jesus's Wife (Video)
In the depths of history, a remarkable discovery emerged, shedding new light on the enigmatic figure of Jesus. An ancient fragment of a book, the Gospel of Jesus’s Wife, composed in the mysterious Coptic language, holds the secrets of an unknown gospel.
Robbie Mitchell - 23/05/2023 - 21:00
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Teotihuacán: The Ancient City Designed to Track Time (Video)
The enigmatic people of Teotihuacán in Mexico inhabited a city that prioritized timekeeping. This abandoned city, spanning 20 kilometers, offers insights into their unique approach to tracking time.
Robbie Mitchell - 27/06/2023 - 20:50
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Rhythms of Possession: Egypt's Mysterious Zar Exorcism Tradition (Video)
The ancient 'zar' ritual of Egypt is a captivating and enigmatic cultural practice that dates back centuries. Rooted in ancient beliefs and folk traditions, the zar ceremony is performed to exorcise evil spirits believed to possess individuals, particularly women.
Robbie Mitchell - 26/07/2023 - 20:53
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Ancient People Consumed Highly Toxic Blowfish as an Aphrodisiac
The allure of aphrodisiacs stretches far back into the annals of human history. These mysterious substances, believed to enhance sexual desire and performance, were often sourced from nature's most enigmatic creations. One of the most hazardous choices, the blowfish, stands out not just for its toxic reputation but also for its unexpected association with sexual desire, especially in ancient Japanese culture.
Joanna Gillan - 27/08/2023 - 22:23
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Crazy Life of A Warrior Queen In The Kingdom of Kush (Video)
In the depths of Africa's history, the Kingdom of Kush and its warrior queens emerge as captivating enigmas.
Robbie Mitchell - 21/10/2023 - 01:55
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The Forgotten Stones of Karahan Tepe, Turkey
Read Part 1 - Forgotten Stones: Secrets of the Megalithic Quarries: Göbekli Tepe
Read Part 2 – The Forgotten Stones of Baalbek, Lebanon
Hugh Newman - 29/07/2014 - 02:59
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The Dark Reputation of the Dunmore Cave of Ireland
Caves play an important role in the story of humanity. In addition to providing shelter for our earliest ancestors, caves were also often considered to be mystical and magical realms. For some cultures, caves are the gateways to the Underworld, while others believed that supernatural beings dwelled in these subterranean areas. Dunmore Cave of Ireland is one such place where stories both of real events and the supernatural can be found.
dhwty - 27/03/2015 - 13:50
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In the Shadow of Nakhtmin: The Unfortunate Crown Prince of Egypt
No other period in ancient Egyptian history had its share—almost a surfeit—of enigmatic and poorly understood characters as the Amarna era. Mysterious kings and queens apart, Nakhtmin, a generalissimo-turned-crown prince was a key player. An oft-overlooked figure, his life and death had a tremendous bearing on the unquiet events of the late-Eighteenth Dynasty.
anand balaji - 28/07/2017 - 15:24
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The Silence of Akhenaten: Was the Pharaoh Mute, Blind or Cultic?
The enigma of Pharaoh Akhenaten has captured the imagination of ... life, based on both extant and imaginary evidence. The enigma of Pharaoh Akhenaten has captured the imagination of ...
anand balaji - 17/01/2018 - 15:15
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Spirits in Stone The Secrets of Megalithic America
A Comprehensive Field Guide to Hundreds of Lost and Misidentified Megalithic Stone Structures in America and their Relationship to Megaliths around the World
Presenting a comprehensive field guide to hundreds of lost, forgotten, and misidentified megalithic stone structures in northeastern America, Glenn Kreisberg documents many enigmatic formations still standing across the Catskill Mountain and Hudson Valley region, complete with functioning solstice and equinox alignments.ancient-origins - 19/05/2018 - 01:44
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Mysterious Janus Figures of Ireland Reflect Pagan - Christian Fusion
Tucked away on two tiny islands in Northern Ireland – Boa Island and White Island – are a series of ancient anthropomorphic figures that are regarded as the most enigmatic and remarkable stone figures in Ireland. Resembling pagan deities but sometimes depicted with Christian symbols, the mysterious statues reflect a fusion of the two religions.
Caleb Strom - 31/03/2019 - 18:51
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Mysterious Cupid Found Hidden in 17th Century Vermeer Masterpiece
After three years of painstaking work, an added layer of paint that obscured an image of Cupid on a famous painting by the Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer has been fully removed.
Nathan Falde - 30/08/2021 - 14:39
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Tarchon and Tyrrhenus: The Etruscan Romulus and Remus?
The Etruscans, although enigmatic compared to the familiar civilizations of Greece and Rome, had a significant impact on the development of Roman civilization. As a result, it is unsurprising that the Etruscans play a prominent role in Roman mythology. One example of this may be the stories of Tarchon and Tyrrhenus. They are obscure figures compared to more prominent characters in Greco-Roman mythology, but appear to have been the cultural founders of the Etruscan civilization in the same way that Romulus and Remus were the legendary founders of Rome.
Caleb Strom - 18/01/2023 - 17:57
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In the Shadows of History: Uncovering the Knights Templar (Video)
Deep within the annals of history lies the enigmatic group known as the Knights Templar. Originating in 1119, their primary objective was to protect Christian pilgrims embarking on perilous journeys to the Holy Land. However, their influence extended far beyond their original mission.
Robbie Mitchell - 21/06/2023 - 02:00
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El Caracol Conundrum: Secrets of Chichén Itzá’s Famous Maya Observatory
Standing unique among ancient structures, Chichén Itzá’s enigmatic “Observatory”, El Caracol, may be the world’s most mysterious and distinctive stone monument. It was built by the Maya of the Yucatán, Mexico, over a millennium ago, as part of a larger city, but when the Spanish arrived in the 16th century, they found it abandoned and overgrown by jungle. They made Chichén Itzá their first base in the Yucatán interior, taking over the imposing stone buildings. Sadly, they left no descriptions of them.
Jonathon Perrin - 22/09/2023 - 22:13
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16th Century Astronomer Tycho Brahe Had a Drunken Pet Moose
In the realms of ancient history, the enigmatic quirks of historical figures never cease to amaze. Among these eccentricities, Tycho Brahe, the esteemed 16th-century astronomer, stands out not only for his groundbreaking contributions to astronomy but also for his rather unconventional choice of pet—an inebriated moose.
Joanna Gillan - 01/10/2023 - 22:57
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Brazilian Drought Unveils Rare Ancient Petroglyphs On Manaus Riverbed
Due to a current drought in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, enigmatic ancient engravings dating to between 1,000 and 2,000 years old have resurfaced from a riverbed. This discovery marks only the second time this remarkable phenomenon has been witnessed.
ashley cowie - 23/10/2023 - 22:51
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Denisovan Artifacts Discovered in Siberian Ice (Video)
Robbie Mitchell - 11/05/2024 - 21:01
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Looking for Answers: Unknown North American Artifact Unearthed in Pennsylvania
An artifact recovered from a hilltop site overlooking the Delaware River in Eastern Pennsylvania, along with other artifacts recovered during a ten-year investigation reveals there is much to be learned about the history of the region.
Indigenous Peoples Research Foundation - 16/10/2015 - 14:56
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Rock Art Reveals Prehistoric Seafaring in Sweden
New technology has allowed experts to understand some enigmatic Stone Age rock-art in Sweden, revealing that prehistoric people were already taking to the seas. Archaeologists have been able to reveal a number of images that are not visible to the eye, for the first time. They have been able also to date the pictographs. As a result, researchers now have a better understanding of Stone Age seafarers and society, in this part of Europe.
Ed Whelan - 10/11/2019 - 18:54