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A History of Hairpins and Hairdo’s of Ancient Women in Eastern Asia

Confucian values in ancient China held that since one's hair is a gift from one's parents it is to be treated with utmost respect. This rule applies to men and women alike. Haircuts were therefore considered to be a serious filial offense against one's family and was only allowed under special circumstances such as giving a lock of one’s hair as a solemn vow to a lover or shaving one's head when joining a religious order.

MartiniF - 20/03/2020 - 16:30

The Flavian Amphitheater that Bought Emperor Vespasian’s Popularity

Amphitheaters were a large part of the Roman culture and they were built in many of their cities across their empire, such as El Jem in Tunisia, Nimes Arena in France, and Leptis Magnus in Libya. They have fascinated people for centuries and today they are still popular with tourists. One of the best-preserved of the remaining amphitheaters is the Flavian Amphitheater in Pozzuoli, southern Italy.

Ed Whelan - 14/05/2020 - 01:50

The Enigmatic Zenigata Sunae – A Majestic Heritage of Feudal Japan

Japan is full of countless intriguing places and monuments from its rich and vibrant past. From centuries of rich, evolving history, to the devastating effects of the Second World War, Japan has certainly remained one of the most enigmatic cultures in the world, and, as such, it always offers new and unique details to be explored.

Aleksa Vučković - 26/09/2020 - 13:56

Therapies, Pseudo-Science And Bizarre Remedies Of Egyptian Medicine

... mixture of ground turtle shell and hippopotamus feet on a love rival’s head. Everything known about ancient Egyptian ...

Alessandra Filiaci - 17/03/2021 - 18:15

A Tiny Town with an Enormous History: Perast, The Pearl of Boka

Montenegro’s illustrious Bay of Kotor is a maritime region filled with unique places that boast a long and far-reaching history. Amongst the numerous historic cities that dot the bay’s shores, Perast stands out as one of the oldest and most attractive amongst them. And, of course, its history is brimming with unique tales, figures, and achievements. We will touch upon all the important sites of the Bay of Kotor, and the first stop on the journey is that small seaside port of Perast.

Aleksa Vučković - 10/09/2021 - 14:54

The Original Meaning Of The Mysteries Of The Ancient World

For probably over 2,000 years in antiquity, mystery rites were celebrated in many different cities stretching from parts of Europe and Africa all the way to India. There were many variations to the rituals and explanations for their meaning. But the use of ‘mysteries’, in this context, is a translation from “muein,” which specifically had to do with secrets, that were shared only with initiates (mystai).

Stephen Martin - 18/04/2022 - 20:31

The Mahabharata

... are the famous story of Nala, dealing with the theme of love in separation, and the story of Rama, the subject of the ...

ancient-origins - 01/02/2020 - 01:13

Soul Mapping & Connecting To Your Inner Intellegence With Hypnotheray

Cash Peters is an award-winning author and journalist. He is also a naturally gifted handwriting analyst who, almost twenty years ago, discovered that he had an amazing and significant talent for perceiving other people's energy through their writing and then channeling an interpretation of that energy. Since then, he has written three books on the subject, including Instant Insight, published by Warner Books, and The Telltale Alphabet, with Loveday Miller, published by Corgi.

ancient-origins - 09/07/2013 - 02:12

Modern version of ancient Egyptian practice of mummification now available

A company based in Utah, who has been mummifying beloved pets for the last three decades, are offering people a modern-day version of the ancient Egyptian practice of mummification, at a cost of around $65,000. So far, over 1,500 people have applied to go through the Egyptian burial rite when they die.

aprilholloway - 18/02/2014 - 01:13

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aprilholloway - 27/03/2014 - 00:46

Newly deciphered papyrus reveals ancient Greek wrestling matches were fixed

Researchers have translated an ancient Greek document from 267 AD, which talks about an ancient wrestling match that was fixed, Live Science reports.

aprilholloway - 17/04/2014 - 22:46

Anybody here from Glasgow,Scotland,UK?

Hi,I've just joined and would love to make contact with other members from my area either ...

pixicle23 - 08/08/2014 - 09:07

Are Mermaid Myths Inspired by a Rare Medical Condition?

Mermaids have occupied our imagination for thousands of years. The mesmerizing aquatic creatures, hybrid half-human and half-fish beings, have been spotted in seas around the world and appear in literature and folklore in diverse cultures.

Joanna Gillan - 27/03/2021 - 00:53

The Earliest Humans Swam 100,000 Years Ago, and Included Neanderthals

... use my liberty and swimming skills as freely as I can. I love the feeling of being in a large, fresh body of water, ...

ancient origins - 31/12/2022 - 00:45

Researchers Decode Secret Encrypted Letters of Mary, Queen of Scots

... in a coded language by the imprisoned monarch. A Royal Love Affair: The Mystery of Amy Robsart Dudley’s Death ...

ashley cowie - 08/02/2023 - 21:52

Archaeology Enigmas: Four Mystery Doors That Should Never be Opened (Video)

... This iconic building is not only a symbol of eternal love but also a place shrouded in mystery. Hidden behind ...

Joanna Gillan - 11/03/2023 - 15:57

Historians’ Gender Bias Accounts Of Illyrian Queen Teute’s Roman Encounter

In a clash of ego’s Teute, a third century BC widowed queen regent of the Ardiaei tribe of Illyria, faced off a Roman envoy, who challenged her policy on piracy, yet historians Polybius’ and Cassius Dio’s gender bias labelled her rage towards the Romans’ arrogance as female weakness, which, in their opinion, justified the First Roman-Illyrian War.

MartiniF - 07/04/2023 - 21:41