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‘Sensational’ Find is NOT Cleopatra’s Tomb, But May Be a Clue
Taposiris Magna was just another archaeological site in Egypt until a rumor arose that the tomb of the famous Queen Cleopatra and her lover Mark Antony may be there. This location rises and fades from public interest every few years, but now a new documentary, ‘The Hunt for Cleopatra’s Tomb,’ has brought it back to light once again. There are some interesting new discoveries at the site, including a couple of gold leaf coated mummies.
Alicia McDermott - 14/07/2020 - 22:15
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The Greek God Apollo and His Mystical Powers
... ( Ruslan Gilmanshin / Adobe Stock) The God of Music and Love It is clear that Apollo was a powerful god capable of ... by both gods and mortals. In turn, Apollo had various love affairs, though most of them did not end well. For ... was attracted to Cassandra, who promised to return his love if she was given the gift of prophecy. The god obliged, ...
dhwty - 10/12/2019 - 02:03
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Humans Were Kissing in Mesopotamia As Early As 4,500 Years Ago
Humanity's love affair with kissing goes way back, but just how far? Humanity's love affair with kissing goes way back, but just how far? ... tradition. As well as transmitting that warm feeling of love and affection, and releasing the dopamine we all love, ...
Gary Manners - 18/05/2023 - 19:00
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Nine Absolutely Disgusting Ancient Foods Our Ancestors Enjoyed
... evolved throughout history to become the foods we know and love today. Cuisine is an essential aspect of one’s ... evolved throughout history to become the foods we know and love today. However, these foods weren’t always as ... 7 Weirdest Foods in History 12 Ancient Foods That We Still Love Today Eating flamingo tongue may seem like a disgusting ...
Lex Leigh - 30/12/2022 - 17:38
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Byzantine-Era Sandals with Heartfelt Inscription Unearthed in Istanbul
... inscription unearthed in Istanbul. ( History of Istanbul ) Love for Patterns and Cloth Revealed by Byzantine-Era Sandals ...
Sahir - 13/04/2023 - 22:53
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The Hunt for Ankhesenamun: How Did a Young Woman Stop an Ancient Dynasty from Imploding? Part I
The names of Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Tutankhamun—prominent players from the Eighteenth Dynasty of the New Kingdom period in ancient Egypt—have been in the spotlight for well over a century. Extensive research, documentaries, and publications have served to keep the mystique of the Amarna royals alive in our collective consciousness.
anand balaji - 26/07/2017 - 19:05
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Explainer: The Gods Behind the Days of the Week
... Venus, which in turn took its name from Venus, goddess of love. The origins of our days of the week lie with the ... Venus, which in turn took its name from Venus, goddess of love. The origins of our days of the week lie with the ... The name does appear, however, as a common noun meaning “love, affection” in poetry. That is why Frig was chosen to ...
ancient-origins - 20/01/2018 - 02:01
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Turning of the bones and the Madagascar dance with the dead
... But most importantly, he says, famadihana is an act of love. As one foreigner who witnessed the ceremony described, ... forever, the festivities of famadihana are a way to shower love and affection upon them. Death is not a sad occasion for ... ceremony is a collective expression of respect and love”. Featured image: Famadihana festivities. Photo credit ...
aprilholloway - 15/02/2014 - 22:38
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The Saga of the Völsungs: Epic Story of the Greatest Norse Heroes
... Lovers Song of the Nibelungs: The Epic Germanic Tale of Love, Death, and Revenge In the ancient Norse Völsungs saga, ... two sons, Helgi and Hamund. As a young man, Helgi fell in love with a maiden named Sigrun. The only problem was she’d ... and assembled a large army which he used to attack his love’s betrothed. A savage battle ensued, with Helgi ...
Robbie Mitchell - 23/01/2023 - 21:53
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Unearthing the Ancient Roots of Vegetarianism
The vegetarian diet has become very popular around the world over the last decades. However, the history of this lifestyle and its foundation on the respect for animal life and the planet has its roots in the Indus River valley and ancient Greece.
Natalia Klimczak - 13/11/2016 - 03:58
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Theia—Greek Goddess of Light, the Sun, the Moon, and Wisdom
... a personification of the underworld, Eros, the god of love which could be thought of as a personification of the ... story in which Selene is prominent involves her falling in love with Endymion. Zeus cast him into eternal sleep, but she ... prominently in two stories. In one story, she falls in love with a mortal named Tithonus. She asks Zeus to grant him ...
Caleb Strom - 30/03/2023 - 01:54
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An Outstanding Narcissus Painting is Found in Pompeii… Would it Have Pleased Him?
... he saw reflected back at him led to his demise. His self-love story has inspired writers, musicians, poets and artists ... and a winged figure “who may be Eros, the Greek god of love,” reports the New York Times . It is similar in style ... of the myth, popularized by the poet Ovid, a nymph fell in love with the handsome youth. However, he spurned her ...
Ed Whelan - 16/02/2019 - 22:42
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My Mother's Persian Stories: Folk tales for all ages in English and Farsi
... to bed. And now, they have a grandson, who will certainly love to hear them as well. My Mother's Persian Stories: Folk ...
ancient-origins - 17/08/2018 - 23:50
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10 of the Weirdest Things Consumed as Aphrodisiacs
... at one point or another, been consumed in the name of love and desire. 1.Tiger Penis: A Controversial Elixir of ... desire. The Romans considered oysters to be a symbol of love and they were often served at lavish feasts (or orgies!) ... fans and associated them with Aphrodite, the goddess of love in Greek mythology. This belief in oysters' aphrodisiac ...
Robbie Mitchell - 16/09/2023 - 18:59
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Socrates: The Father of Western Philosophy
... Question of Ancient Spaceflight Socrates’ Philosophy of Love Inspired by Diotima Princess, Priestess and Philosopher ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 09/04/2020 - 20:09
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The Sacred Sex and Death Rites of the Ancient Mystery Groves
... the culmination of the rituals, the hierodule would make love with the high priest, or hierophant. Demeter and ...
ishtar - 09/10/2014 - 14:24
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Giulia Tofana: Queenpin of the Criminal Magical Underworld
... who between them told fortunes and cast horoscopes, sold love potions and lucky charms, curried toothache, and offered ... primary services included blessing ingredients, concocting love potions , and acting as middle men in the sale of all ... incense, all the way to sexually alluring items such as love potions, breast milk, and dried menstrual blood. The ...
B. B. Wagner - 16/08/2020 - 23:02
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Local History Enthusiasts Discover Oldest Medieval Scottish Bridge
A lost medieval bridge, dating back to the 1300s, has been discovered submerged beneath the whiskey-tinted waters of Scotland’s River Teviot. The cities, towns and villages of Middle Age Europe were built around harbors, rivers and canals. If you look at a map of Britain and Ireland, notice the number of major population centers built around the estuaries of rivers. Like in ancient Rome, Britain was knitted together by a mesh of waterways.
ashley cowie - 30/10/2020 - 13:14
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From India and Taiwan to Tibet, the Living Assist the Dead in their Passage
Many people see death as a rite of a passage: a journey to some new place, or a threshold between two kinds of being.
ancient-origins - 09/11/2023 - 17:56
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Who Was La Voisin? France’s Socialite Poisoner For Hire
... and magical objects to sell. Then she started making love potions and aphrodisiacs. She was also hired to perform ... France after holding a black mass to win victory in the love, and to get the king’s attention. But even after using the love potions provided by Catherine, the king started becoming ...
Bipin Dimri - 18/07/2021 - 22:47