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Marie D. Jones and Larry Flaxman
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ancient-origins - 02/01/2013 - 08:14
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Cascadia: A Vast, Dark Green Land of Mystery – Part II
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10 Strange, Unexpected, and Controversial Discoveries from 2016
Anomalies have been documented for centuries, and while many odd events or unusual artifacts have been explained over the years, strange happenings continue to incite controversy and imagination.
ancient-origins - 17/02/2017 - 14:15
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From Slave to Sultan: Baibars I - The Slave Warrior Who Fought His Way to the Top
Baibars I was a powerful Sultan who is remembered most for his military leadership, especially against Crusaders and Mongols, but also for his diplomatic skills. He is often regarded as the most famous of the Mamluk Sultans who ruled Egypt and Syria during the Medieval period.
dhwty - 15/06/2017 - 02:01
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Challenges of Infant Mortality in Ancient Egypt: Amulets, Spells and the Divine—Part II
Among all the perils that the ancient Egyptians battled through their use of religion and magic, none came close to the poignant and desperate prayers they made to save the lives of their offspring. In a time when the lack of proper medication and the understanding of how and why diseases struck existed; the people did the very best they could by beseeching the pantheon of gods and goddesses for help.
anand balaji - 23/05/2018 - 15:31
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ANCIENT ORIGINS MAGAZINE: Unearth Your Beginnings
FIRST ISSUE FREE FOR DIGITAL DOWNLOAD! Available September 15th! With a new exciting theme each month, uncover the latest scientific and archaeological findings to gain insight into the birth of humanity. Read about history, anomalies, legends, and unsolved mysteries from the dawn of time that still baffle modern scientists. Discover the secrets of your origins today.
ancient-origins - 11/12/2018 - 15:15
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Roman Wine Barrels Reveal Details Of Intricate Roman Trade and Craft
Archaeologists digging on the banks of the Vesle River near Reims in northern France in 2008 unearthed something unusual. They found three large and remarkably well-preserved ancient Roman wooden wine barrels. They were certain the barrels were constructed at some time in the far-distant past but it was initially impossible to place the wine barrels in time with exact precision. However, it was eventually determined that they had been assembled sometime between the first and fourth centuries AD and were of Roman origin.
Nathan Falde - 21/01/2021 - 19:43
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Civilizations Out of Nowhere
Graham Hancock, in his famous work “The Fingerprints of The Gods” argues that certain civilizations around the globe showed these signs of unusual intelligence in their architecture, science and writing systems. Intelligent human civilization extends much farther than we originally believed.
Tashi Javed - 24/10/2014 - 02:26
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Giants on Record: America's Hidden History, Secrets in the Mounds and the Smithsonian Files
Over a 200-year period thousands of newspaper reports, town and county histories, letters, photos, diaries, and scientific journals have documented the existence of an ancient race of giants in North America. Extremely large skeletons ranging from 7 feet up to a staggering 18 feet tall have been reportedly uncovered in prehistoric mounds, burial chambers, caves, geometric earthworks, and ancient battlefields.
ancient-origins - 29/07/2017 - 00:32
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10 Strange, Unexpected, and Controversial Discoveries from 2016
Anomalies have been documented for centuries, and while many odd events or unusual artifacts have been explained over the years, strange happenings continue to incite controversy and imagination. Historians and archaeologists often unearth objects and information they do not expect - and sometimes these discoveries are bizarre, baffling, or at least controversial. 2016 is no exception.
ancient-origins - 01/01/2017 - 01:00
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Ancient Gods: Lost Histories, Hidden Truths, and the Conspiracy of Silence
Where do we come from? What are the origins of modern civilization? Do the world's pyramids, the Nazca Lines, Easter Island statues, and other enigmatic structures, archaeological wonders, and geographic anomalies contain evidence of ancient gods?
ancient-origins - 29/08/2020 - 17:20
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Antongona and the Mystery of the Early Madagascans
Madagascar is an island nation off the southeast coast of Africa and is most famous for its exquisite environment and unique wildlife, especially lemurs. It is the 4th largest island in the world. One of the most important archaeological sites in Madagascar is Antongona and yet, its origins and story remain largely a mystery.
Ed Whelan - 28/02/2020 - 01:30
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The Oldest? 17,300-Year-Old Kangaroo Painting Discovered in Australia
A life size red ochre kangaroo painting has been discovered in Australia. The ancient artwork has been dated to around 17,300 years old and the researchers are calling it “the oldest dated painted figure in an Australian rock shelter.” What can it tell us about the ancient history of Australia?
ashley cowie - 23/02/2021 - 17:20
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How Ancient Greek Philosopher Diogenes Teaches Us: Live Simply, Find Happiness (Video)
Ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes lived in the 4th century BC and is known for his unconventional and radical lifestyle. He rejected materialism and believed that true happiness could only be achieved by living a simple life in accordance with nature. Diogenes famously lived in a large ceramic jar and owned nothing but a cloak and a staff. He rejected social norms and conventions, often engaging in provocative behavior to challenge the status quo.
Joanna Gillan - 13/03/2023 - 19:55
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King Charles III’s Coronation: A 900-Year-Old Ceremony in the Modern Day
Cominh this weekend, King Charles III’s coronation will be the 39th coronation ceremony of a British monarch at Westminster Abbey. It is an ancient ritual that dates back over 900 years and is the only remaining religious coronation ceremony in Europe.
Sahir - 01/05/2023 - 14:59
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The British Tradition of Wig Wearing in the Courtroom (Video)
The meticulous art of handcrafting legal wigs for British courts weaves a tapestry of tradition that reaches back through the annals of time, tracing its origins to the late 17th century. Entrusted to the skilled hands of Eden Ravenscroft's venerable tailors, this ancient practice continues to thrive.
Robbie Mitchell - 25/08/2023 - 01:54
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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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Judaism's Strange Gods
In Judaism's Strange Gods: Revised and Expanded Christian scholar Michael Hoffman documents his provocative thesis that Judaism is not the religion of the Old Testament, but the newly formalized belief system of the Pharisees, which arose in Babylon with the commitment of the formally oral traditions of the elders to writing, in the wake of the crucifixion of Israels Messiah and the destruction of the Temple.
ancient-origins - 18/11/2016 - 21:16
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Unraveling Tutankhamun’s Final Secret: Enigmatic Sarcophagus the Key to Proof of a Double Burial? – Part II
The sarcophagus in which Tutankhamun was interred upon his untimely demise in the confines of his tomb has for long puzzled Egyptologists. The existence of anomalies on its surface is perplexing. Even though it is obvious today that the coffer was not made with the boy-king’s burial in mind, the question remains, who was it appropriated from, and what’s more, could this grand sarcophagus lead us to the elusive Nefertiti?
anand balaji - 28/04/2017 - 15:45