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One of the most significant prehistoric sites in the United States found in Miami
Archaeologists who have spent the last few months excavating a planned development site in the middle of downtown Miami have discovered an ancient and extensive Native American village, which researchers believe may be one of the most significant prehistoric sites in the United States.
aprilholloway - 04/02/2014 - 22:24
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After Alexander- The Rise and Fall of the Seleucids (Video)
... against the Mauryan Empire in present-day Afghanistan and India. Wars of the Diadochi: Alexander the Great’s Generals ...
Robbie Mitchell - 17/01/2024 - 19:59
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Who Destroyed the Great Library of Alexandria?
... documents from across Assyria, Greece, Persia, Egypt, India and many other powerful civilizations at the time ...
dhwty - 02/06/2019 - 01:31
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Protection sought for mysterious Neolithic site of Burzahom
An ancient settlement in India is among the list of sites expected to get World ...
aprilholloway - 20/06/2014 - 00:10
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Cahokia: The Largest Mississippian Archaeological Site on the North American Continent
From about 700 to 1400 CE, Cahokia flourished as one of the greatest cities in the world. The complex society at Cahokia prospered in the fertile lands off of the Mississippi River (situated across the river from modern St. Louis, Missouri), and it was booming long before Europeans came to America.
chickasaw - 25/09/2014 - 00:09
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Legendary Lia Fáil: A Roaring Rock for the Coronation of Ancient Irish High Kings
Lia Fáil is a carved standing stone on the Hill of Tara. Legends say this Stone of Destiny roared at the touch of a true king, making it the coronation stone for the High Kings of Ireland from the earliest monarchs all the way until 500 AD.
mrreese - 12/03/2019 - 15:37
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Mystery of island visited by 15th Century Chinese Explorer Zheng He now solved
... trade and influence through voyages to Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, Persia and East Africa. However, one of ...
lizleafloor - 09/04/2015 - 21:58
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The Rise and Fall of Sumer and Akkad
... day Turkey. Others suggest they might have come from India and were Caucasian in origin. They were established in ...
Bryan Hill - 08/05/2020 - 18:45
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The Slavic Star Goddess Zorya, Guardian of the Doomsday Hound and Servant of the Sun God
Slavic mythology is one of the less appreciated of all the ancient folklore traditions. The myths grew in the hearts of the tribes of a great civilization, and in the minds of people whose lives were full of struggles and dreams for a better future. The goddess who guarded their lives was named Zorya.
Natalia Klimczak - 19/07/2016 - 03:43
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Fortune & Glory: Tales of History's Greatest Archaeological Adventurers
"Fortune & Glory" follows the exploits of the intrepid and sometimes piratical adventurers who put life, limb and reputation at risk in the discovery of some of the world's best-known historical monuments.From 4004BC to the 21st century, "Fortune & Glory" chronicles all of the major discoveries these awe-inspiring explorers have made, through vivid first-hand accounts, maps, images and captivating commentary.Learn about the evidence of our ancestors and the birth of man, explorations and adventures in the classical world and
ancient-origins - 17/08/2019 - 04:55
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A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca
In 1528, a mission set out from Spain to colonize Florida. But the expedition went horribly wrong: Delayed by a hurricane, knocked off course by a colossal error of navigation, and ultimately doomed by a disastrous decision to separate the men from their ships, the mission quickly became a desperate journey of survival.
ancient-origins - 28/10/2016 - 15:11
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Wise Lord of the Sky: Persian Myth
Wise Lord of the Sky traces the growth of the rich world of Persian myth, from its roots in Assyro-Babylonian and Aryan belief, to the complex system that eventually emerged. Covers the early worship of archaic gods, the fire cults, the religion of the Magi, the birth of Islam and Sufism, and the creation of Indian mythology by its Persian conquerors.
ancient-origins - 20/10/2018 - 05:51
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Ferocious Beast-Head Masks, Heavy Robes & Swirling Colors: What are the Unspoken Messages in Ancient Chinese Opera?
In “Civilization of China” (1911), Herbert Giles wrote that “for pleasure pure and simple, independent of gains and losses, the theater occupies the warmest place in every Chinaman's heart”. The fact that the Chinese theater is also known by the name guo cui (“quintessence of the nation”) solidifies its prestige as the most important form of entertainment in China where it has been for centuries.
MartiniF - 10/07/2017 - 15:39
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Richard Cassaro Store
... travel adventures to Egypt, Peru, Mexico, Italy, Spain, India, China, and other ancient sites described in his ...
ancient-origins - 24/08/2017 - 14:35
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Mithridates Clashes with Kings and Swallows up Territory: The ‘King of Kings’ of Ancient Iran — Part II
... and Media, and continued until Parthia’s border touched India. Mithridates was patient, and struck when targets were ...
Cam Rea - 29/09/2017 - 15:36
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The Knights Templar in the New World: How Henry Sinclair Brought the Grail to Acadia
Uses the principles of sacred geometry, archaeological evidence, and Native American legend to discover the site of a secret Templar settlement in Nova Scotia
• Offers evidence that Scottish prince Henry Sinclair not only sailed to the New World 100 years before Columbus, but that he also established a refuge there for the Templars fleeing persecution
• Shows that the Grail, the holy bloodline connecting the House of David to the Merovingian dynasty through Jesus and Mary Magdalene, was hidden in the New World
ancient-origins - 09/05/2020 - 19:46
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The Story of World History
History books often consist of boring facts and stories that can bore even the most enthusiastic reader. Not with this book; discover the history of the world anew and get a basic understanding of the times and developments of historical periods.
From the beginning of civilization and Alexander the Great to the First World War, each section takes you on an adventure through time to discover the most important moments in history and how they shaped civilization today.
ancient-origins - 24/02/2018 - 03:12
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Thousands of Gold and Precious Metal Items Found in Saka Burial Mound
... was in Central Asia and from here they expanded into Iran, India and Central Asia. They were renowned for their ...
Ed Whelan - 01/08/2018 - 22:52
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The Ilkhanate Had Only Two Goals: Conquest and Power
The Ilkhanate was one of the four khanates that emerged after the fragmentation of the Mongol Empire. This khanate was founded by Hulegu Khan, one of Genghis Khan’s grandsons, and lasted from the middle of the 13th century to the first half of the 14th century. The Ilkhanate was based in Persia, and its territory extended from Turkey in the west to the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent in the east. Like the other khanates, this one also had goals of conquest and power.
dhwty - 22/10/2018 - 13:57
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Edwin Smith Papyrus: 3,600-Year-Old Surgical Treatise Reveals Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Medical Knowledge
... Ayurvedic Medicine: A Traditional Knowledge of Life from India that Has Endured the Passage of Time Medical Astrology: ...
dhwty - 15/04/2019 - 19:01