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The Symbolic Key to a Viking Woman’s Independence
By ThorNews
A large number of ornate keys from the Viking Age (c. 800-1066 AD) have been found in female graves and as individual findings. Bronze keys made with superb craftsmanship were used as a status symbol by women and were often small works of art worn on a belt around the waist.
ancient-origins - 04/11/2017 - 00:49
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Mayan Child Sacrifices with ‘Divine’ Obsidian and Jade Discovered in Guatemala
... Found on Ancient Maya Arrowheads, Bloodletting Rituals to Feed Life Force to the Gods Five of the sacrificed children ...
Alicia McDermott - 07/09/2017 - 22:59
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Sex Pottery of Peru: Moche Ceramics Shed Light on Ancient Sexuality
The Moche were a mysterious civilization who ruled the northern coast of Peru beginning two thousand years ago. They built huge pyramids made of millions of mud bricks and created an extensive network of aqueducts. They were also pioneers of metal working techniques like gilding and soldering, which enabled them to created extraordinarily intricate jewellery and artifacts.
aprilholloway - 06/05/2015 - 13:12
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Tree of Rivers: The Story of the Amazon
... the current threat to Amazonia as forests are destroyed to feed the world’s appetite for timber, beef, and soybeans, ...
ancient-origins - 05/09/2019 - 04:42
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8,500-year-old Evidence of Silk Production Weaves a New History of the Luxurious Fabric
... not only favoured the growth of mulberry trees, which feed the silkworm, but also enabled Jiahu inhabitants to ...
Mark Miller - 11/01/2017 - 00:48
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Meet Father Frost and his Fairy Goddaughter Snow Maiden: Magical Characters of Winter from Russia
Ded Moroz, translated to (Grand)father Frost, or Old Man Frost, is a legendary Slavic character that makes his rounds every New Year’s Eve. Along with his companion, Snegurochka, he brings delight to children as the two provide the little ones with gifts.
Although there are undoubtedly similarities between the character of Ded Moroz and another jolly man dressed in red who delivers presents, there are certain traits of this famous icon that differ from his western counterpart as well.
Alicia McDermott - 12/12/2015 - 14:24
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The 10 Most Expensive Antiques Ever Sold at Auction
... birds; the handles are shaped like boars’ heads and the feed resemble the feet of wild hogs. It is believed to be one ...
Kerry Sullivan - 01/05/2017 - 18:53
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Fast Money: The Egyptian Economy, Monetary System, and Horrendous Taxes
... since the ancient Egyptians often had enough food to feed their people, they also sold many goods abroad. Map ...
Natalia Klimczak - 16/12/2016 - 00:58
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Mudlarker Finds Bronze Age Shoe on a UK Riverbank Dated 2,800 Years Old!
... old. The best sites for mudlarking are rivers that feed into the ocean (like the River Thames , for example) and ...
Nathan Falde - 28/02/2023 - 13:49
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Scientists claim to have solved the mystery of Stonehenge’s location
... Trust. “We believe the answer lies in the springs which feed the River Avon.” The reason for Stonehenge’s ...
aprilholloway - 22/10/2013 - 02:05
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The Hidden Treasures of Timbuktu: Rediscovering Africa's Literary Culture
The extraordinary manuscripts of Timbuktu: invaluable historical documents, objects of tremendous beauty, and a testament to a great center of learning and civilization.
ancient-origins - 30/06/2017 - 21:02
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Hallucinogenic Substances Detected in 2,200-Year-Old Egyptian ‘Bes’ Vase
An exciting new study has revealed long-hidden secrets contained within an ancient Bes vase dating back to Ptolemaic era Egypt. Researchers conducted exhaustive chemical analysis of the second century BC vase, and discovered that it once housed a potent mind-altering concoction which would have been consumed to produce an altered state of consciousness.
Nathan Falde - 05/06/2023 - 22:51
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Documenting 6th Dynasty Pharaohs: The Significant Inscription on the South Saqqara Stone
The sands of Egypt still cover many secrets. One such example was unearthed in the desert in Saqqara, which is now a part of Cairo. The stories of the people who lived there more than 5000 years ago remain lost, covered by the sands of the desert. This is why sometimes even the smallest discovery may open the doors to their biographies. The mysterious lid of a sarcophagus brought priceless information about the times of a queen whose life was related to at least two generations of powerful Egyptian rulers.
Natalia Klimczak - 16/04/2017 - 02:00
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Idle Not Innovative? New Study Says Laziness Led to the Extinction of Homo erectus
The path of least resistence may not be the best to take. New archaeological research from The Australian National University (ANU) has found that Homo erectus, a species of primitive humans, went extinct in part because they were 'lazy'.
ancient-origins - 16/08/2018 - 01:57
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Age-Old Obsession with Planet Mars Culminates in Multiple Missions
... The landing event is available to watch in a live video feed from NASA . Did Ancient Aliens Impart Advanced ...
Nathan Falde - 18/02/2021 - 21:36
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Footprints on the Wall: Were Dinosaurs Actually Climbing the Cliffs in Bolivia?
Some ancient rock art shows the deliberate leaving of hand prints by our ancestors leaving a lasting impression of their existence. The surprising prints that are to be found on a rock face in Bolivia were a completely unintentional mark left by unwitting artists. Sometimes a fortunate sequence of events leaves a puzzling phenomenon on the earth. The many dinosaur trails found adorning what appears now as an almost vertical wall is one of those examples.
dhwty - 23/01/2018 - 14:01
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Genghis Khan: What Transformed Temujin Borjigin into an Unstoppable Force Bent on World Domination?
... were deserted by their own clan, who were not willing to feed them, leaving the family to fend for themselves. The ...
dhwty - 05/06/2020 - 21:18
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A Unique Twist Found In Path of Human Evolution
University of Cambridge
Competition between species played a major role in the rise and fall of hominins -- and produced a "bizarre" evolutionary pattern for the Homo lineage -- according to a new University of Cambridge study that revises the start and end dates for many of our early ancestors.
Conventionally, climate is held responsible for the emergence and extinction of hominin species. In most vertebrates, however, interspecies competition is known to play an important role.
ancient-origins - 19/04/2024 - 14:05
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Ostia Antica: The First Roman Colony
... city’s population meant that there were more mouths to feed, and grain was being imported from Sicily and Sardinia, ... into a ‘mega city’, and the amount of grain needed to feed its inhabitants was greater than ever before. Ostia ...
dhwty - 30/10/2019 - 12:49
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Pompeii Ruins Now To Be Protected by Robotic Guard Dog
... at night when the tourists leave, and provide a live feed for humans situated off-site. New Study Suggests that ...
Sahir - 30/03/2022 - 18:58