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The 1,500-Year-Old Love Story Between a Persian Prince and a Korean Princess that Could Rewrite History
... reached Korea’s shores, the Persian Empire was writing love stories about Korean princesses. It’s a little-known ... reached Korea’s shores, the Persian Empire was writing love stories about Korean princesses. It’s a little-known ... of Silla Kingdom (57 BC – 935 AD) ( CC BY-SA 2.0 ) A Love Letter to Korea Korea comes into play when the story ...
Mark Oliver - 08/05/2018 - 18:51
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Cupid and Psyche: True Love Conquers All
... However, in the ancient world, Cupid and Psyche's love was well documented and appreciated among the literary ... Ancient Gold and Onyx Ring Depicts Cupid, God of Love Who’s Who of Greek Mythology Depicted on the Most ... use one of his arrows of desire to ensure Psyche fall in love with a human monster. Obedient as always to his mother, ...
Riley Winters - 20/08/2019 - 19:35
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From China with Love: Tang Xianzu Was the Shakespeare of the Orient
... Shakespeare’s tragedy Coriolanus with Tang Xianzu’s love story The Peony Pavilion. (Performance Infinity/ Author ... Du Liniang. In his dream, he and Du Liniang fall madly in love. It is the strength of this love that helps Liu Mengmei to revive Du Liniang from the ...
ancient origins - 04/09/2017 - 01:55
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Romantic Love: The Evolution of Courtship Rituals
... rituals have existed as long as the concept of romantic love. Such rituals exist to allow couples to get to know each ... rituals have existed as long as the concept of romantic love. Such rituals exist to allow couples to get to know each ... in Early Modern Wales: The Sweet Symbolism of a Welsh Love Spoon Why Do Couples Exchange Rings with Vows? The ...
dhwty - 20/11/2018 - 18:50
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1,700-Year-Old Ancient Gold and Onyx Ring Depicts Cupid, God of Love
... and gold ring from about the 300s AD depicting the god of love Cupid, found by a metal detectorist, will go on display ... preceded the other gods. A later myth is told of Cupid’s love and rescue of Psyche, a strikingly beautiful woman who ... ruling gods and was said to predate them. The god of love (“Eros” means love) was said by some ancients to ...
Mark Miller - 24/11/2015 - 00:49
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How the Light of the Wives of Julius Caesar Was Dimmed by an Egyptian Lover
... life in 48 BC. He was charmed by and perhaps fell in love with the exotic and unique woman. Due to the nature of ...
Natalia Klimczak - 06/06/2016 - 21:45
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Sacred Plant of Eternal Love and Healing: The Mythology and Magic of Basil
... Gardens (Los Angeles). ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) Tears of love In the Middle Ages, in order to collect basil, one had ... In Boccaccio's Decameron we find one of the strangest love stories that has as its protagonist the basil plant. ... Faccenda / flickr ) By Massimo Sacred Plant of Eternal Love and Healing: The Mythology and Magic of Basil ...
Dr Massimo Bonasorte - 07/01/2018 - 01:58
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Mademoiselle Maupin: A Damsel Who Was Never in Distress
Swords, brawls, and clandestine love affairs are often the stuff of fairy tales and adventure ... kidnapping and arson. She was later pardoned by her first love, the Master of the Horse. Marguerite de La Rocque: 16th ...
Riley Winters - 03/09/2016 - 03:50
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Trying to Align Forbidden Love, God, and Science: The Secret Relationship of Nicolaus Copernicus and Anna Schilling
... the most beautiful women near the Baltic Sea. A Forbidden Love Copernicus was also a man of flesh and blood, who couldn't stay cold when love came knocking. The woman who changed the life of the ... when his merchant father came to the city and fell in love with his distant cousin. So too, it is said that the ...
Natalia Klimczak - 28/01/2016 - 03:51
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The Bold and Beautiful Valkyries and Their Mortal Lovers
... left, the husband is devastated and searches for his lost love. In his travels, he comes across an old man, typically ... the poem Sigrdrifumal . While Sigrdrifa does not fall in love with the man she is training, she does become quite ... and woke the maiden with a kiss. They instantly fell in love and were then engaged, but Sigurd left her to continue ...
Veronica Parkes - 17/06/2020 - 22:49
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Anniversary Gifts: From Medieval Wreaths to Modern Getaways
... it was uncommon for marriage to take place on the basis of love. People believed that love was a weak emotion. Thus, basing an agreement on it ... Spirits Take the example of ancient Greece - they valued love ; however inheritance was more important. Thus, when a ...
John Bradley - 25/08/2019 - 01:52
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The Medieval Church on Slovenia’s Emerald Lake (Video)
Situated approximately 30 miles from Slovenia's capital, Ljubljana, a captivating alpine lake graces the landscape. Lake Bled, adorned with a picturesque cliff-side castle, offers a serene ambiance against the backdrop of the Julian Alps. At the heart of the lake lies an island hosting the medieval Assumption of Mary Church.
Robbie Mitchell - 25/08/2023 - 16:55
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Spells, Charms, Erotic Dolls: Love Magic in the Ancient Mediterranean
... poppets), and even directing curses against rivals in love. Magic is widely attested in archaeological evidence, ... language is hardly indicative of any emotion pertaining to love, or even attraction. Especially when combined with the ... troll) and even misogynistic. Indeed, rather than seeking love, the intention behind the spell suggests seeking control ...
ancient-origins - 03/07/2018 - 01:39
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Top 10 Royal Scandals That Left Society Aghast
... that truly shocked society. Royal Scandals #1: The Love Triangle of Cleopatra, Julius Caesar and Mark Antony In the annals of ancient history, few tales of love and political intrigue rival the sensational story of ... This ancient royal scandal is a timeless reminder that love and power often intertwine with enormous consequences. ...
Aleksa Vučković - 11/11/2023 - 17:30
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Be My Matelotage! The Civil Union of 17th Century Pirates
Love strikes hard like the broadsiding from a warship, ... can do but accept the bombardment with both arms open. Love strikes hard like the broadsiding from a warship, ... for economic and contractual reasons or whether it was for love, the civil union between two men was not only accepted ...
B. B. Wagner - 29/08/2019 - 19:02
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A 2000 years old love story
Love stories are ageless and show the beauty of human nature. ... because Valeria died at the age of 27 in Italy . Their love was so strong that Fabius travelled 600 miles to bring ... task that few would do. Such an action shows the depths of love that Fabius had for his wife. Fabius wasn’t a wealthy ...
johnblack - 30/06/2013 - 15:03
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The Alternative Lifestyle and Loves of Pinudjem II
... gave the world an important pharaoh and also a scandalous love story. He was a High Priest of Amun from 990 BC – 969 ... In modern Egyptology, Pinudjem is famous for his love affairs as well. He appears as one of the most ... respected in his kingdom. The Priest of Amun Falls in Love When Pinudjem was older, he fell in love with his ...
Natalia Klimczak - 03/04/2016 - 22:11
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Homosexuality in Ancient Greece - One Big Lie?
... practices: they were simply part of aphrodisia , love, which included men and women alike.” To put it ... context. Indeed, Plato wrote that “the only type of real love is the love between two men”, and he dedicated two of his ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 28/12/2018 - 13:59
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Does This Explicit Medieval Poem Hold Dark Undertones?
... text is styled as an allegorical dream vision about love where a young man attempts to possess the “rosebud” ... looked. Song of the Nibelungs: The Epic Germanic Tale of Love, Death, and Revenge Holy Conversations: The Impact of ... new pages of the medieval poem show an X-rated side to the love affair. ( Diocese of Worcester ) Because of its explicit ...
ashley cowie - 10/10/2019 - 19:00
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History’s Love of Lavender: From Mummies to Bathhouses and Beyond!
... lavender has one other primary use in history – in love. Lavender is frequently related to love throughout ancient history in terms of its use as a ... Day, a Christian tradition, to discover their true love’s identity. Alpine maidens would leave lavender in ...
Lex Leigh - 01/05/2022 - 14:59