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The Confusing Horned Helmets Depicted in the Oseberg Viking Age Tapestries

... the Norse goddess Freyja – the goddess associated with love and fertility, but also with seiðr sorcery and death. ...

ancient-origins - 08/02/2018 - 01:55

Oldest Mummies in the World Are Turning into Black Slime

The Chinchorro mummies of Chile, which have been preserved for at least 7,000 years, are turning into black slime due to rising humidity levels causing bacterial growth on the skin. More than one hundred mummies – the oldest in the entire world – are turning gelatinous as a result of the rapidly spreading bacteria. Chilean researchers are now seeking funds to preserve the deteriorating mummies before they are lost for good.

aprilholloway - 29/10/2016 - 14:45

Marduk: Babylonian King of Gods and Reportedly Liberator of the Jews

Most people have heard of Zeus, Odin, or Jupiter, but not many have heard of Marduk. Born to the mother and father of all Babylonian gods, Marduk clawed his way to the top becoming the head of the Babylonian Pantheon. He fought against his mother and father to help mankind hold back the forces of chaos, his likeness brought both peace and pestilence to the lands surrounding Babylon, and he even helped the Jews rebuild their temples in biblical times.

Veronica Parkes - 17/08/2018 - 02:04

Domovoi: Stay on the Good Side of This Mischievous Slavic House Sprite

... to be signs of good fortune and of the Domovoi’s love for its family. The Domovoi. Credit: Aleksandr Maskaev ...

dhwty - 10/12/2018 - 13:57

Activist Group Tells Archaeologists Not to Assume Gender of Ancient Skeletons

Self-declared “anarchist archaeologists” are warning archaeologists not to assume the gender or race of ancient skeletons because they see the categorization of sexes as discriminatory to the dead and as enhancing “white supremacy.”

ashley cowie - 26/07/2022 - 14:58

Incredible Plans to Revive Submerged Ancient Thracian Capital

... 70,000 Years of Human Habitation Bulgarian City Named for Love has a Long History of Being Attacked and Bombarded ...

Alicia McDermott - 18/06/2016 - 21:49

Earliest known erotic graffiti found on an Aegean island

A Greek archaeologist has discovered a set of ancient erotic graffiti on a stone on the Aegean island of Astypalaia, believed to date back more than 2,500 years. Engravings of phalluses and inscriptions detailing racy sexual encounters between two men shed light on the private lives of those who inhabited ancient Greece, according to a news report in The Guardian.

aprilholloway - 07/07/2014 - 13:54

The Mysterious Pyramid of Bomarzo: Discovering The Etruscan’s Enigmatic Past

... Laran the god of war, and his consort Turan the goddess of love and fertility. Statues of Usil the god of the sun, ...

Aleksa Vučković - 27/07/2019 - 17:43

The Traditional Offering Ceremony of the Andes: How to Maintain Balance Between the Material and Spiritual Worlds

... offering ceremonies, the rituals also serve as acts of love for their participants, reminding them of their ...

Alicia McDermott - 05/04/2024 - 19:55

Squirrel! Fuzzy Messengers from the Ancient Underworld? The Little-Known Archetype in Mythology

When it comes to archetypal spirit guides, often the focus is upon ferocious guardians and large, intimidating beasts. However, one of the most important, yet overlooked animals in world mythology is a much smaller creature—the squirrel.

Jonny Enoch - 20/11/2017 - 18:59

Burana Tower, Kyrgyzstan’s Ancient and Last Monument to a Lost City

Central Asia has been home to various cultures and empires, and many of their materials remains can still be seen. One of the most important in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan is the Burana Tower. This minaret is virtually all that is left of the capital of a powerful empire. The tower is one of the older architectural structures in all of Central Asia and its design influenced architects all over the region and into India.

Ed Whelan - 03/09/2020 - 01:28

The Story of Carmilla: Literature’s First Vampire Was Actually a Woman

... sense of fear and disgust. […] I was conscious of a love growing into adoration, and also of abhorrence.” It is ...

Aleksa Vučković - 04/02/2022 - 18:00

Unearthed 'Tomb of Cerberus' Features Pristine Frescoes from Ancient Roman Era

... each with an erote, a winged Cupid -like baby symbolizing love and desire, perched on their arm. Hades, God of the ...

Gary Manners - 11/10/2023 - 22:54

Priestess’ Tomb Discovered in Egypt, Protected by her Soul Feeding Monkey

... Near the Nile The Magnificent Temple of Hathor, Goddess of Love: Best Preserved Temple in all of Egypt Wall painting ...

ashley cowie - 05/02/2018 - 18:32

Star Maps and Secrets: The Mysterious Tomb of Senenmut, Close Companion to Queen Hatshepsut

Senenmut was one of the closest people to the famous queen Hatshepsut. His impressive tomb contains very mysterious decorations which suggest that he was not only a government official and architect, but also an astronomer.

The tomb was discovered by a team led by American archaeologist Herbert Winlock. He was a director of the Egyptian Expedition of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They worked at the tomb during the 1925 – 1927 seasons.

Natalia Klimczak - 17/08/2016 - 00:54

The 10th Dimension of Pascal’s Triangle and Consciousness

... in the universe. Resonance between living beings yields love, collectivity, procreation, oneness. Resonance dissolves ...

Igor Oakwood - 24/10/2020 - 00:49

Meenakshi Amman Temple: Unique Towers, Migrants from a Lost Continent, and Sacred Marriage Celebrations

... in India The Magnificent Temple of Hathor, Goddess of Love: Best Preserved Temple in all of Egypt The White Temple ...

dhwty - 07/09/2017 - 01:58

Vichyssoise Is Served Cold Because King’s Taste-Test Took an Eternity

In the rich casserole of culinary history, few stories are as captivating as the legend surrounding the origin of vichyssoise soup. According to popular lore, the origin of this creamy delight is attributed to none other than King Louis XV of France, who reigned from 1715 to 1774.

Cecilia Bogaard - 05/03/2024 - 22:01