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Garshu, Gerasa, Jerash: the Everchanging City of the Ancient World

... the city, to the south. Unexpected Statues of Mythological Goddess Unearthed in Jordan Mysterious Ancient Wall Extending ...

Caleb Strom - 27/02/2018 - 14:00

Bojjannakonda, India: The Hill of the Buddha Where Kings and Nobles Donated Countless Treasures

... have been discovered in these caves. A statue of the Hindu goddess Hariti, who may have been absorbed into local ...

Ed Whelan - 08/02/2019 - 01:46

Magna Graecia's Legacy: The Stories of Italy’s Ancient Greek Colonies

Long before the Roman Empire came along, the Ancient Greeks controlled much of southern Italy. From the 8th to the 5th centuries BC, intrepid Greek settlers transformed this region into a mosaic of independent city-states, fostering a unique blend of Hellenic and indigenous Italian influences. Amidst the fertile landscapes, colonies like Syracuse and Taranto thrived, becoming hubs of trade and innovation. Over time this series of colonies became known as Magna Graecia. This isn’t to say Magna Graecia was as idyllic.

Robbie Mitchell - 13/02/2024 - 13:51

Seidr Norse Magic And Noaidi Shamans Shaping Destinies

... the god Odin, governor of war, poetry and sorcery, and the goddess Freyja, a member of the Vanir (secondary Norse ...

ashley cowie - 19/05/2022 - 16:53

Domovoi: Stay on the Good Side of This Mischievous Slavic House Sprite

The Domovoi is a supernatural creature found in Slavic mythology. These are household sprites that attach themselves to a family and serve as their guardian. As benevolent spirits, the Domovoi would do everything in its power to serve its family. But stay on their good side, lest they become upset and cause mischief.

dhwty - 10/12/2018 - 13:57

Ritual Thracian Pit Sanctuary Found in Bulgaria

... Island in Bulgaria A marble slab inscription invoking a goddess sheds light on Thracian history The find is providing ...

Ed Whelan - 18/06/2020 - 13:59

Twins, Kings and Horses: Symbols of the Divine Twins in Ancient Mythology

... gods Ashvins. They are considered brothers of Usha, the goddess of dawn, and represent twilight – as darkness and ...

MartiniF - 15/11/2016 - 02:17

Book of the Dead: A Magical Guide to the Egyptian Underworld

... the deceased is weighed against the feather of Maat, the goddess of truth and justice. If the heart and the feather ...

dhwty - 23/11/2019 - 19:17

Ezekiel’s Daniel: Biblical Hero or Ancient Ugaritic Legend?

... Police Investigator Helps Solve Bible-era Mystery The goddess comes to Aqhat and offers him wealth, immortality , ...

Jake Leigh-Howarth - 10/04/2022 - 14:58

The Brilliance of ‘Pre-diluvian’ Sculpture - Cannot Be Hand Made!

I'm still digesting our recent tour to Egypt; the temple and the pyramids - just the atmosphere of the ancients was a lot to take in. Each time I visit, I’m stunned at the beauty, sophistication, and intelligence of those who left evidence of their time on Earth.

Cliff Dunning - 28/06/2023 - 18:51

The Ancient Temples and Tolerance of Ramateertham Village, India

... known as Durgakonda) has a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga . There are various mounds on this hill that ...

Ed Whelan - 19/06/2020 - 02:01

The Ring of Senicianus: One Ring to Rule Them All

... and a square bezel engraved with the image of the Roman goddess Venus. When the pagan Silvianus owned the ring, the ...

Kerry Sullivan - 18/09/2016 - 14:53

Santu Antine, Sardinia: A Megalithic House Built for a King?

A mysterious civilization built megalithic structures across the island of Sardinia in the Bronze and Iron Ages. The buildings are now known as nuraghes – and the impressive nuraghe called Santu Antine is one of the largest of these huge stone structures on the island.

dhwty - 12/01/2018 - 13:58

Mesopotamian ‘Demon of Epilepsy’ Discovered on 2700-Year-Old Tablet

... of evil spirits, such as the demon Pazuzu or the evil goddess Lamashtu. Arbøll stated that “healers were ...

Ed Whelan - 22/12/2019 - 23:00

Iran’s Heritage Sites Remain Under Threat. What Could We Lose?

... It was known as a center to worship Inanna , the Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and warfare. It was also the ...

ancient-origins - 09/01/2020 - 01:59

Halloween Spirits Will Be Illuminated By A Rare Hunter’s Blue Moon

Astronomers around the world are polishing their telescopes for a set of rare lunar phenomena happening this Halloween night. That’s because a full moon will be visible this Halloween, Oct. 31, for the first time since 1944. But this exceptional Halloween moon is only one in a series of special astronomical phenomena happening on the ancient festival date.

ashley cowie - 30/10/2020 - 20:49