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New Theory Links Serpent Mound Cults, Impact Craters and High Science
Within the lush Ohio River Valley lies the famous Serpent Mound effigy. It is an earthen mound aligned with the solstices, which rests on the ridge of a meteorite impact crater. This ancient, spellbinding effigy has been the subject of controversy and fascination, but what is so often overlooked, is the fact that this seemingly serpentine mound is not one of a kind. Two more (known) mounds exist, Serpent Mound Park in Ontario Canada (which has been closed since 2009), and Loch Nell Serpent Mound in Scotland.
Mark A. Carpenter - 04/05/2021 - 22:49
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The Infamy of Clodia Metelli
Clodia Metelli lived in the first century BC, a time when the Roman Republic was controlled by a handful of affluent families, whose quarrels would soon lead to civil war and the rise of an empire. Clodia descended from one of these families, a branch of the Claudian line.
Miriam Kamil - 30/08/2014 - 02:40
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Hidden Gems: The Use of Pearls Throughout History
Pearls are one of the most beautiful gemstones in the world. Beyond their shimmering beauty, they also have a fascinating history in countless regions throughout the world. From religious texts to mythological stories, pearls have been culturally significant for centuries. The Ancient Egyptians, for example, valued pearls so much that deceased Egyptians were often buried with them as a sign of reverence.
Lex Leigh - 05/08/2022 - 22:56
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The Bizarre Tales of Four Lesser Known English Mermaids
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Hereditary or Head-Binding? Archaeologist Seeks Answers on the Strange Achavanich Beaker Burial
In 1987, the remains of an 18-22-year-old woman, now dubbed Ava, were discovered at Achavanich in Caithness in the north of Scotland. The site was excavated by the Highland Regional Council Archaeology Unit, and the burial was later dated to the Middle Bronze Age. Although the discovery is interesting, and one aspect of it has been hotly debated by researchers, it was soon forgotten by most people. Now, an archaeologist is working to change that.
Alicia McDermott - 16/02/2016 - 14:54
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15 Incredible Cliff Constructions from the Ancient World
... / Adobe Stock) Situated in a remote corner of Mali, the Cliff of Bandiagara is a sandstone cliff which ...
Cecilia Bogaard - 18/09/2022 - 14:57
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Divination and Omens in Mesopotamian Society
Ancient civilizations, throughout history, depended on the skill and intricacy of their diviners. Divination is the method of ritually foreseeing the future and the outcome of big events. In this way, ancient peoples could “predict” the outcome of their battles or see if their next crop year would be bountiful or not. One of the oldest practices of divination is recorded in Mesopotamia, considered by many as the cradle of civilization. How did divination work in Mesopotamian society, and what methods of divination were used?
Aleksa Vučković - 04/02/2024 - 16:37
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Curious Bone Growth Found on Portuguese Skeleton Buried Centuries Ago
The skeletal remains of a woman who lived in Portugal between the 14th and 19th centuries show that she suffered a physical injury so severe that it caused an extraordinarily large growth to appear on her leg bone, a new study reports.
Nathan Falde - 14/04/2023 - 14:52
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When Salt Was Traded for Gold: The Salt Trade of West Africa that Built Kingdoms and Spread Culture
... the establishment of great empires including the Ghana , Mali , and Songhai Empires. Moreover, important cities were ... Available at: https://www.britannica.com/place/Timbuktu-Mali The Metropolitan Museum of Art. 2000. The Trans-Saharan ...
dhwty - 28/04/2019 - 14:00
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The Battle of Cajamarca – The Conquest of the Spanish and the End of the Inca Empire
The Battle of Cajamarca was a battle fought between the Spanish and Inca in 1532. The battle, which is sometimes considered to be an ambush or a skirmish, saw a small band of Spaniards led by the conquistador Francisco Pizarro capture Atahualpa, the Sapa Inca, i.e. the ruler of the Inca Empire.
dhwty - 15/02/2020 - 14:07
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Babylonian Talmud is More Detailed On The Birth Of Jesus Than The Bible
For historians, whether Christian, Jewish or Muslim, the Talmud is in many ways the perfect primary source, a first-hand account with a direct connection to Judaism. Through the Talmud, we can learn more about the birth of Jesus as a historical event and, also, the “meaning” of the Star of Bethlehem.
Robert W. Weber - 06/12/2020 - 17:53
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What was the Deadly Cocoliztli Disease that Decimated Aztec Society?
When the Spanish crossed the Atlantic and started arriving in hordes to begin their conquest and plunder of the Americas, they had a weapon in their arsenal that they had not anticipated: disease. Isolated indigenous tribes, who had no immunity to ‘Old World’ diseases like smallpox, measles, or influenza, among others, started dropping like flies overnight.
Sahir - 26/12/2022 - 13:57
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The Wieliczka Salt Mine in Poland is a Timeless Masterpiece
A travel along the corridors of the Wieliczka salt mine inspired Polish writer Bolesław Prus to write his most famous novel -''Pharaoh''. Over the centuries, all of the explored chambers of the salt mine in Poland have been transformed into artistic masterpieces.
Natalia Klimczak - 30/09/2020 - 00:29
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The Bizarre Disappearance and Discovery of Dale Stehling at Mesa Verde
Dale Stehling vanished without a trace for seven years after he wandered off from his family in the wilderness of Colorado. Within the southwestern United States, atop the arid red rocks and scattered forests of the Colorado Plateau, resides the highest concentration of archaeological sites in North America. At the core of this bygone society’s ruins is Mesa Verde National Park. Mesa Verde is the biggest archaeological preserve in the US at a massive 52,485 acres (21,240 ha).
Mark A. Carpenter - 27/04/2021 - 23:08
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ancient-origins - 28/11/2012 - 17:00
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The Lost Years of Nabonidus, Last King of the Neo-Babylonian Empire
Nabonidus was the last king of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, reigning from 556-539 BC. He took the throne after the assassination of the boy-king Labashi-Marduk, who was murdered in a conspiracy only nine months after his inauguration. It is not known whether Nabonidus played a role in his death, but he was chosen as the new king soon after. During many years of his kingship, Nabonidus was absent at the Arabian oasis of Tayma.
Joanna Gillan - 02/01/2024 - 00:00
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Do you dare enter a fairy ring? The mythical mushroom portals of the supernatural
For thousands of years, the sudden appearance of a ring of mushrooms was a sure sign of otherworldly presences. These rings would seemingly appear overnight, or travel from one location to another, with no clear rhyme or reason. Warnings of the dark forces that must create these abnormalities were passed down between generations, and the folklore of fairy rings was established.
lizleafloor - 28/08/2018 - 16:08
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Hunting the Haunted: Ghosts, Ghouls and Geists of South Africa
In Quantum Physics, the First Law of Thermodynamics - The Law of Conservation - states says that: “Energy is never created, energy is never destroyed, energy can only ever be transferred or transformed”. This may explain why so many different types of ghosts can exist. Paranormalist, Mark Rose-Christie explains the phenomena of paranormal manifestations, commonly known as ghosts.
Mark Rose-Christie - 17/10/2018 - 15:45
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Dr. Eran Elhaik
Dr. Eran Elhaik is the Chief of Science Officer (CSO) of Ancient DNA Origins.
ancient-origins - 08/02/2013 - 12:02
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The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn
In this "energetic" (Kirkus Reviews) re-creation of Anne Boleyn's tragic life -- and death -- Robin Maxwell offers a pitch-perfect version of a bawdy and exuberant time filled with lust, betrayal, love, and murder.
ancient-origins - 29/02/2020 - 13:01