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  1. Satanic Temple Weaponizing US School Children In Spiritual Wargames

    A new “Satan Club” has opened in a US school for children as The Satanic Temple pushes back on the success of Christian Good News clubs. The term “Spiritual warfare” describes the ancient Christian war against the perceived forces of evil, including a host of malevolent spirits and demons who are believed to do the malicious work of the devil on Earth.

    ashley cowie - 21/02/2022 - 13:59

  2. Trophy Head Shows Child Victim Consumed Psychedelic San Pedro in Peru

    Psychoactive substances and child sacrifice seem to come together more often than not when it comes to examining the Mesoamerican cultures and their history. Earlier this month, 76 child sacrifice victims with their hearts ripped out were found in Peru, and to now add to that tally is a Nazca child’s trophy-head, examined in a new study.

    Sahir - 01/11/2022 - 16:51

  3. Fur Coats from 300,000 Years Ago: Earliest Evidence of Bear Skin Use

    Fur coats aren’t just a product of the modern industrial period, but now are seen to have a tradition stretching back some 300,000 years ago, albeit in a different setting altogether. People have been using bear skins as evidenced from a bear cave at the old Paleolithic site in Schöningen, Lower Saxony, Germany. No other documentation stretching back this far has been found anywhere in the world before! This site has previously yielded wooden hunting weapons along with the Schöningen mammalian skeletal assemblage.

    Sahir - 29/12/2022 - 17:56

  4. Why Was This Valley of the Kings Tomb Undecorated? (Video)

    In January 2011, Swiss archaeologists stumbled upon an unexpected find in a remote corner of the Valley of the Kings. They were initially focused on excavating the known tomb, KV40, but during their work, they made a significant discovery. Beneath layers of stones, they revealed a hidden tomb, known as KV64.

    Robbie Mitchell - 02/11/2023 - 00:56

  5. Pharaoh Akhenaten: An Alternative View of the Heretic King

    Amenhotep IV, also known as the Pharaoh Akhenaten, was destined to be remembered for his attempt at a religious conversion of ancient Egypt; one that saw the old gods put aside and replaced by a single god, the Aten.

    tedloukes - 03/05/2019 - 22:55

  6. Cascadia: A Vast, Dark Green Land of Mystery – Part II

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    D.W. Naef - 25/08/2016 - 21:47

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Archaeologists Discover Two Long Lost Ancient Maya Cities in Jungle of Mexico

    In an amazing new discovery in the jungles of Mexico, archaeologists have uncovered two ancient Mayan cities, including ruined pyramid temples, palace remains, a monster mouth gateway, a ball court, altars, and other stone monuments, according to a new release by Discovery News. One of the cities had been found decades ago but all attempts to relocate it had failed.

    aprilholloway - 16/08/2014 - 00:36

  13. The 2,200-year-old Tale of the Chinese Cinderella

    Before there was Cinderella, there was Ye Xian. Undeniably one of the most well-read fairy tales made popular by Disney’s 1950s film, Cinderella describes the life of a young woman forced into servitude by her stepmother until she is freed by her fairy godmother and a charming prince.

    Riley Winters - 29/07/2015 - 03:15

  14. Marie D. Jones and Larry Flaxman

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    ancient-origins - 02/01/2013 - 08:14

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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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