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  1. Grave of Napoleon’s Favorite General, With Blown Off Leg, Found!

    A 200-year-old mystery, dating from Napoleon’s invasion of Russia, may have been solved. Researchers believe that they have finally found the remains in Smolensk of one of Napoleon’s favorite generals. If confirmed, the body of the general is expected to be repatriated to France.

    Ed Whelan - 31/08/2019 - 18:45

  2. The Fall of Tenochtitlan - Truly the End of the Aztec Empire?

    The fall of Tenochtitlan is an important event in the history of the Americas as it marks the end of the Aztec Empire. This event took place on August 13, 1521 and was the result of a three-month long siege. However, it may be argued that the Spanish were not really the masters of Mexico upon completing this task, and they would only achieve this status some decades later.

    dhwty - 08/12/2020 - 00:57

  3. The Aztec Map of Cuauhtinchan And The Hidden Pyramid of Teoton

    Within the Mexican State of Puebla, atop the ruins of a Pre-Columbian pyramid, stands the Convent of Cuauhtinchan. In 1891 AD, an ancient Aztec map was found concealed in the monastery. This exquisite artifact dates back to the time of the conquistadors and depicts a far older memory of pilgrimages, rituals, deities, sacrifices, sacred mountains, pyramids, subterranean structures, and overall, what appears to be the dawning of civilization in the region.

    Mark A. Carpenter - 06/08/2021 - 18:09

  4. Talos of Crete: A 2,000-Year-Old Tale of the First Robot God

    Believe it or not, but ideas of artificial intelligence and automata were alive and well over 2,000 years ago within Greek mythology. The myth of Talos (‘Τάλως’)—the first robot-like creature in mythology—is certainly a fascinating example. Its name is related to Zeus, as on the island of Crete, Zeus was also called Talios, and in the ancient Greek dialect Talos was the name of the Sun.

    ancient-origins - 21/05/2022 - 23:01

  5. Earliest Evidence of Hardcore Horseback Riding in China

    The oldest evidence of horseback riding in China has been discovered and it is revealing lost volumes about how horses revolutionized ancient cultures in the East. But it also tells a bleak story about how ancient Chinese people treated their animals.

    ashley cowie - 21/12/2020 - 21:50

  6. ‘Scorpion King’s Domain’: The Oldest Place Name Sign in the World

    The oldest place name sign in the world has been found in Egypt. The inscription, which was etched into a rock in Wadi el Malik east of Aswan, dates back to the late fourth millennium BC. It names the location as part of the “Domain of the Horus King Scorpion.”

    Alicia McDermott - 05/12/2020 - 02:39

  7. Dido of Carthage, Mediterranean Princess Turned African Queen

    Dido, known also as Elissa in some sources, is a legendary queen who is credited with the founding of Carthage. The legend of Queen Dido is found in Greek and Roman sources, the best-known of which being Virgil’s Aeneid.

    dhwty - 17/03/2019 - 17:54

  8. La Llorona: The Terrible Truth About Mexico's Weeping Woman

    Of all the Latin American folktales and legends, none are more prolific and well-known as that of La Llorona.

    Robert Lopez - 25/05/2019 - 01:43

  9. Restoring and Rebuilding the Cultural Heritage of Timbuktu

    Timbuktu is a town in the West African nation of Mali on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. It was once ... the region until early this year. Now, the Government of Mali and UNESCO have begun work to restore the monuments and ... to world heritage, Islamist rebels seized much of northern Mali, including Timbuktu, after a military coup in the ...

    aprilholloway - 01/09/2013 - 07:54

  10. Mansa Musa, History’s Richest Man, Wrecked Egypt’s Economy Just by Passing Through

    ... Century West African ruler named Mansa Musa (Musa I of Mali). Mansa Musa ruled the kingdom of Mali from 1312 to 1337 and was so rich and extravagant in his ...

    Alicia McDermott - 29/07/2022 - 01:59

  11. The Lost Knowledge of the Ancients: Were Humans the First? Part 5

    This series has highlighted many real modern world phenomena that don’t quite fit the conventional wisdom regarding the ancient history of the world as we think we know it. In this section, we will look at anomalies in skulls and some mysterious early metallurgy.

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    Sam Bostrom - 15/08/2017 - 13:58

  12. Shiva: Stories and Teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana

    The traditional understanding of Shiva told through stories and teachings from the Shiva Mahapurana

    • Explains Shiva’s contradictory forms, such as destroyer or benefactor, and how his form depends on the needs of the devotee

    • Reveals how Shiva’s teachings allow one to see through the illusions at the root of all grief and alienation in human life

    • Explores Shiva’s relationships with Durga, Shakti, Sati, and Parvati and with his sons Ganesha and Kartikeya

    ancient-origins - 08/06/2019 - 03:00

  13. Antichrist: The Deceiver, Betrayer and Herald of the End of Times

    The Antichrist. The name itself is enough to instill dread into the hearts of all devout Christians as well as others. It is a name that was ever connected to the negative, the malicious, and the fundamentally anti-Christian. And indeed, the Antichrist is a seldom mentioned but very malevolent entity from the Christian Bible. But the concept of a primordial, all-encompassing evil entity that threatens Christ and his devoted flock, and all of humanity was present for a very long time. 

    Aleksa Vučković - 02/01/2021 - 17:57

  14. A Rediscovered Unit of Length and Implications for the Neolithic

    Following work which began in the 1970s and spanned nearly 40 years, Peter Harris and Norman Stockdale identified a “new” unit of length in 2015. They called it the Harris and Stockdale Megalithic Foot, or the HSMF for short, to distinguish it from other similar lengths. It is 14.142 inches (35.92 cm) or 1.1785 feet (35.92 cm), the length of the diagonal of a 10-inch (25.4 cm) square.

    ancient-origins - 27/02/2022 - 14:00

  15. High Status Brothers Had Access to Cranial Surgery in Bronze Age Israel

    In ancient Megiddo, a city on the crossroads of major trade routes, two upper-class brothers underwent "angular notched trephination," the earliest example of its kind found in the Ancient Near East. The procedure, which involves cutting the scalp and carving four intersecting lines in the skull, is a form of cranial surgery that could have been used to treat various illnesses. Both brothers had skeletal abnormalities and were buried with valuable possessions, suggesting they were elite members of society.

    Sahir - 23/02/2023 - 14:59

  16. What Did the Biblical Writers Know & When Did They Know It?

    There have been numerous and exciting discoveries from the Levant since the 2001 publication of William Dever’s research, What Did the Biblical Writers Know & When Did They Know It? Dever is an American archaeologist and professor whose focus has predominantly centered around Biblical Israel and the general Near East. While I have a high level respect for Dever, this publication specifically was a bit of a disappointment.

    pkoutoupis - 20/08/2014 - 04:41

  17. IT Guru Unlocks Secrets of Ancient Indus Script

    The Indus Valley civilization, also known as the Harappan civilization, was the earliest known urbanized ancient culture that emerged on the Indian subcontinent between 2500–1700 BC, and according to Britannica.com, southern sites may have lasted later into the 2nd millennium BC.

    ashley cowie - 04/01/2020 - 17:01

  18. The Dogon’s Extraordinary Knowledge of the Cosmos and the Cult of Nommo

    ... opportunity was given to him during a period of study in Mali alongside his pupil Germaine Dieterlen, who was also a ... The Dogon are a tribe that lives in a desert land of Mali, near the border with Burkina Faso. It is a place that ... was red, but when it touched the ground it became white. Mali, Dogon container This container shows the "Ark of the ...

    Dr Massimo Bonasorte - 17/05/2018 - 19:03

  19. Picking Apart the Words of Herodotus: Was He a Father of Histories or Lies?

     “I owe it to tell what is being told, but I by no means owe it to believe it”.
    Herodotus, [Book 7.153-2]

    dhwty - 05/11/2017 - 12:49

  20. Five Female Monarchs of the Muslim World

    The death of British Queen Elizabeth II earlier this year provoked retrospectives on her reign, as well as reflection on the rule of other female monarchs. Many powerful women leaders of the West are well-known, but there have also been numerous Muslim queens and sultanas, who ruled over powerful kingdoms.

    Khadija Tauseef - 30/10/2022 - 21:53

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