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300-Year-Old Ninja Master’s Oath Alludes To The Secrets Of The Masked Deadly Assassins
Historical researchers in Japan have uncovered a rare, three centuries-old, ‘Ninja ... “60 gods, for generations.” Historical researchers in Japan have uncovered a rare, three centuries-old, ‘Ninja ... by “big and small gods in more than 60 provinces across Japan” for generations. While this means little today, back ...
ashley cowie - 03/12/2018 - 18:59
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How DNA Analysis Ended Scientific Disputes in the Case of the Kennewick Man
... Native American to Polynesian, European and even Ainu from Japan. Nonetheless, in 2015/6 the persistent mystery ... measurements most closely resemble the Ainu people of Japan, thus making naming the skeleton’s origin difficult. ... northward and east to North America. An Ainu man from Japan. Scientists claimed that the Kennewick Man was closer ...
Joanna Gillan - 23/06/2023 - 14:59
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Cossack-Sorcerers: The Secretive and Magical Warrior Society of Ukraine
Almost everyone knows about Japanese Ninjas and Chinese Shaolin monks. Their combat skills are well promoted in Hollywood. However, few know that at one time in Europe there were soldiers, whose abilities were not inferior to the Japanese ninja or the Shaolin monks, and perhaps even exceeded them. These warriors were called the Cossacks and their combat skills extended to the use of sorcery.
Ingvar nord - 28/03/2018 - 18:55
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Ten Mythical Creatures in Ancient Folklore from Around the World
... The Kappa is one of the most well-known folk legends in Japan and many believe the mythical creature to be real. In fact, there are signs near some lakes in Japan warning people of their presence. However, others ...
Joanna Gillan - 14/01/2023 - 01:03
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750 Years of Flavor: The Story of Yuasa's Soy Sauce (Video)
In the captivating town of Yuasa, Japan, a remarkable secret has been safeguarded for an ... were established. In the captivating town of Yuasa, Japan, a remarkable secret has been safeguarded for an ... undergoing a lengthy fermentation process . Why Only 1% of Japan’s Soy Sauce is Made the Traditional Way (Video) A ...
Robbie Mitchell - 21/05/2023 - 17:01
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10 Spectacular Treasures That Have Never Been Found
... most powerful of the Asian belligerents – the Empire of Japan – conducted some organized and top secret plunder of ... or the future after it. Some of this gold managed to reach Japan, while most of it only went as far as the Philippines ... that in the closing stages of World War II, several of Japan’s princes, and their finest general, Tomoyuki ...
Aleksa Vučković - 09/11/2019 - 13:57
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Newly Discovered 1000 BC Pacopampa Priest’s Tomb in Peru Is Turning Heads
... University of San Marcos and the Ethnographic Museum of Japan team, pictured here, that discovered the Pacopampa ... University of San Marcos and the Ethnographic Museum of Japan have been working on the Pacopampa site continuously ...
Sahir - 01/09/2022 - 18:58
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Yoshitsune: The Silk Clad Warrior With a Noble Quest for Revenge
Apart from a very rich mythology, Japan also has numerous histories about heroes. One of these ... who dared to cross him. Apart from a very rich mythology, Japan also has numerous histories about heroes. One of these ... Hideyoshi: How an Adventuresome Peasant Boy Became Japan’s Second Great Unifier A close-up of the main gate of ...
valdar - 10/10/2017 - 02:01
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Clay Tablet From 3,300-Years Ago Tells Story of the Siege and Plunder of Four Hittite Cities
A 3,300-year-old clay tablet unearthed in central Turkey has painted a tale of a devastating foreign invasion of the Hittite Empire during a period of internal strife and civil war. As the civil war played out, the invasion allegedly supported one of the warring factions, as deciphered from the tablet's cuneiform script. Discovered in summer 2023, the palm-sized tablet was found amidst the ruins of Büklükale, situated approximately 37 miles (60km) southeast of Ankara, Turkey's capital.
Sahir - 12/03/2024 - 16:56
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For a Metal or Forgotten Parents: The Mysterious Origins of Lake Titicaca’s Name
... name from Japanese (Jomon period) settlers." Heritage of Japan . Accessed August 17, 2017. ...
Riley Winters - 28/08/2017 - 02:01
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Beware the Supernatural Bathroom Spirits, Toilet Deities, and Dung Demons
... Toire no Hanako-san: A Small Girl Haunting Schools In Japan, Toire no Hanako-san (meaning “Hanako of the ... World Beneath his Basement Aka-Manto Popular in Japan and Korea, Aka-Manto is an evil spirit of the toilet. ... ) Mask Death Demon: Kashima Reiko Another evil spirit from Japan who hides in restrooms is Kashima Reiko. Having turned ...
valdar - 18/06/2016 - 03:39
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Ancient Purification Rituals: Exploring Cleansing and Spiritual Renewal
... banks of the River Nile in Ancient Egypt to the shores of Japan and the heart of Australia, countless civilizations ... Rare ritual jars found buried under ancient ruins in Japan intended to purify, bring eternal youth Ancient Healing ... 5. Japanese Misogi- Purified by Nature In Japan, one of the most popular purification rituals is known ...
Robbie Mitchell - 25/08/2023 - 18:57
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Man and Bird Join Forces: The Unique Tradition of Cormorant Fishing
... of the world, with a particular emphasis on China and Japan. However, the method is documented in Greece and ... The Emperor’s Finest Fishermen: Gifu’s Pride In Japan, the cormorant fishing tradition is well-documented. It ... This fishing method is established in 13 cities across Japan, and is traditionally called ukai (鵜飼). But one of ...
Aleksa Vučković - 09/10/2020 - 21:55
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Legendary Wizards: Philosophy Meets Magic in the Ancient World
... at the Egyptian Museum. ( CC BY 2.0 ) The ‘Merlin of Japan’ Another wizard who served in a royal court was a man ... name of Abe no Seimei , often dubbed as the ‘ Merlin of Japan.’ Seimei was a historical figure who lived between ... Hugo, 2011. The Merlin of Japan: Abe no Seimei!. [Online] Available at: ...
dhwty - 20/12/2019 - 23:50
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Haunting Tales: Exploring 4 of the Most Famous Ancient Ghost Stories
... shivers down our spines. From ancient Rome to modern-day Japan, some of the most famous ghost stories are those that ... Ghost The Ghost of Okiku is a well-known ghost story from Japan from the Edo period (1603-1868). The story is set in ... and movies. The story has become a popular legend in Japan, and it is often used as a cautionary tale about the ...
Lex Leigh - 04/06/2023 - 18:52
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Zheng He, The Eunuch Who Became A Ming Dynasty Admiral
... of thousands of ships that he then sent out to attack Japan, Vietnam and Java. Although these naval offensives did ... China an opportunity to gain control of the sea lanes from Japan to Southeast Asia. Japanese samurai boarding Mongol ...
MartiniF - 18/09/2020 - 20:28
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Ancient tablets reveal whole family underwent Sallekhana, ritual fasting unto death
... mankind The body of Shinnyokai Shonin, found in Oaminaka, Japan. He had practiced Sokushinbutsu (self-mummification). ( ...
aprilholloway - 03/04/2015 - 22:43
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The Devil’s Sea: Bermuda Triangle of the Pacific
... grandson of Genghis Khan, attempted two major invasions of Japan in 1274 and 1281 AD. However, on both occasions, the ... attackers to abandon their plans and fortuitously saving Japan from foreign conquest. The Japanese believed the ...
Joanna Gillan - 27/05/2021 - 19:00
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Magu: The Hemp Goddess Who Healed Ancient Asia
... Maiden. ( Public Domain ) Magu’s Story Throughout China, Japan, and Korea, Magu (or Ma Gu MaKu, Mako) is depicted as a ... "Goddess Mago, Ma_Ku, Magi: Goddess of China, Korea and Japan." Gaia's Garden . Accessed August 19, 2017. ...
Riley Winters - 31/08/2017 - 22:51
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Viruses Sleeping in Mummies—Could Ancient Corpses Lead to Modern Epidemics?
Mummies fascinate historians, archaeologists, and anyone with antiquarian leanings. Mummies allow scientists to learn more about the diets, clothing, appearance, genetics, and general lifestyle of ancient populations than would be otherwise possible. The process of mummification, however, may preserve more than just the flesh and clothing of ancient pharaohs and desert nomads. Forensic scientists have discovered that ancient viruses and possibly other potential pathogens can remain dormant within the bodies of mummies.
Caleb Strom - 05/12/2017 - 18:55