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  1. The Celestial Monsters and Demonic Wizards Of The French King’s Surgeon, Ambroise Pare

    Sometimes we lie in bed at night and think about our increasing mortgage repayments, getting that new car, or that idiot beside you at work, but there was a time in all of our lives when we lay there, eyes peeking over the duvet, frozen stiff with utter terror at the prospect of a monster in the cupboard, or one climbing out of that trap door beneath your bed, that you could never find, but knew was there. Monsters. Where on Earth, or otherwise, did they come from?

    ashley cowie - 07/09/2018 - 19:00

  2. Force of Personality or Forces of History?

    The Spanish conquest of Mexico, a turning point in human history comparable to the feats of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan, took place nearly 500 years ago, between February 1519, when Hernan Cortes and his small fleet first made landfall on the coast of the Yucatan, and August 1521 which saw the final apocalyptic siege and destruction of the Mexica capital of Tenochtitlan – the site of modern Mexico City.

    ancient-origins - 03/10/2013 - 14:13

  3. Abyssinia and the Ethiopian Empire: The Ancient History of a Struggling Nation

    The Horn of Africa is a region with a unique identity and vibrant history. Close to the Arabian Peninsula, it always stood out from the rest of the African continent. Today, the Horn of Africa is home to the modern nations of Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia, comprising some 115 million people. Throughout centuries of rich history, Ethiopia has managed to persevere and preserve its identity, despite many pressures.

    Aleksa Vučković - 19/09/2020 - 14:02

  4. Exodus: Were the Israelites Slaves in Egypt or Not?

    The Book of Exodus has intrigued churchgoers, academics and everyday readers. The approach to its content varies; an apologetic approach includes a literal interpretation of the Bible however a minimalist approach suggests the stories in the Bible are not entirely factual. This study embraces the middle ground between the apologetic and minimalist approach from a secular military standpoint. The focus of this article is on the mass Hebrew exodus.

    Cam Rea - 04/02/2019 - 16:59

  5. Universe may not be flat as we thought

    One of the main perspectives in the scientific community regarding the shape of the Universe is that it is flat. However, new research done at the University of Edinburgh in the UK suggests that the universe may not be flat after all.

    johnblack - 22/09/2013 - 07:05

  6. Plant/Human Symbiosis and the Fall of Humanity: Interview With Tony Wright

    Tony Wright and Graham Gynn are authors of Left In The Dark- the book that presents Tony’s research outlining a radical re-interpretation of the current data regarding human evolution and, they contend, our recent degenerated state we call “civilization”.

    trevorsmith - 25/08/2013 - 13:37

  7. Thermal Scan of Egyptian Pyramids Reveals Mysterious Anomaly in the Great Pyramid

    Scientists looking to uncover hidden chambers and other ancient secrets of the Egyptian pyramids for the first time using powerful scanning technology, have detected an ‘impressive’ anomaly within the Great Pyramid of Egypt, which could indicate something hidden behind the ancient walls.  The Egyptian Ministry has announced that they have several hypotheses, but will conduct more research before revealing them.

    aprilholloway - 10/11/2015 - 15:02

  8. Sultan Razia: The First and Only Female Royal of Delhi

    On the eve of October 1240, two armies faced one another ready for battle. This was a last-ditch effort by Sultan Razia to recapture her throne which had been usurped by her brother. Razia was the first and only female monarch of the Delhi Sultanate. It’s easy to see parallels between the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Hatshepsut, and the Indian Sultan.

    Khadija Tauseef - 23/08/2020 - 14:02

  9. Biblical Archaeology: An Introduction with Recent Discoveries that Support the Reliability of the Bible

    Each year archaeologists discover many new finds at sites throughout the lands of the Bible, but few of them make the news headlines. Revisionist scholars often seek to undermine and downplay the relevance of many of the discoveries, believing that Sodom never existed, the Exodus never happened, Jericho never fell to the Israelites, and David was never a great king.

    ancient-origins - 22/12/2018 - 03:25

  10. Study of Atacama Skeleton Slammed as Scientifically Flawed and Unethical

    University of Otago-led international collaborative research calls into question the ethics of skeletal and genomic analysis surrounding research into the much publicized "Atacama mummy."

    ancient-origins - 27/07/2018 - 02:00

  11. Indian Man Removes His Devil’s Horn

    A sebaceous horn, popularly known as Devil’s Horn, grew from an old Indian man’s head after an injury.

    ashley cowie - 18/09/2019 - 23:04

  12. Land Diving in Vanuatu: Would You Take the Leap of Faith?

    Throughout the history of the world, tribal and slightly primitive people of remote corners of the globe, have always had unique beliefs and traditions. From Papua New Guinea, to Australia to the Pacific island nations, each separate tribe has a different view on the world around them.

    Aleksa Vučković - 30/12/2019 - 13:58

  13. 10 Must See Ancient Cities to Add to Your Bucket List

    ... ancient ruins, Machu Picchu is a must-see! 5. Timbuktu, Mali The Djingareyber Mosque in the ancient city of Timbuktu. ... you ever happen to find yourself in the African nation of Mali, visiting the ancient city of Timbuktu can’t be ... great wealth, it is today an impoverished regional city in Mali. First settled in the Iron Age, the site saw the rise of ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 29/11/2021 - 17:57

  14. Five Fortified Ancient Cities May Be Part of King David's Lost Kingdom

    The ruins of five fortified cities outside of Jerusalem were allegedly part of the empire of King David, is the controversial claim of an Israeli archaeologist. In a new story, the archaeologist argues that they were created in the 10th century BC, 200 years earlier than previously thought.

    Sahir - 14/07/2023 - 18:57

  15. The lost world of Socotra, a remote island with plants up to 20 million years old

    The remote island of Socotra could be straight out of a science-fiction movie. Its native flora is so unique and foreign to the eye that it has been described as the most alien looking place on earth.

    aprilholloway - 26/09/2013 - 13:12

  16. Ten of Africa’s Most Powerful Kings, Queens, Warriors and Legends

    ... Warrior Musa I was the tenth Mansa (sultan or king) of Mali. His reign was between 1312 and 1337 AD. He was an extremely powerful leader and under his leadership Mali was able to conquer 24 cities. He had a great deal of nick names and titles, including the ‘Lion of Mali’ and ‘Conqueror of Ghanata’. One of his nicknames, ...

    Sarah P Young - 03/04/2019 - 14:02

  17. Gods of Carthage and The Punic Power House of Baal Hammon and Tanit

    According to tradition, the city of Carthage was founded in 814 BC by the legendary Queen Dido.

    dhwty - 13/06/2019 - 19:01

  18. Artifacts Thought to be of Spanish Conquistador’s Fleet Found

    Marine archaeologists may have found artifacts linked to the Spanish Conquest of Mexico. They have discovered anchors on the seabed in the Gulf of Mexico. These finds are believed to have belonged to ships of the Spanish Conquistadors’ invasion fleet.

    Ed Whelan - 20/12/2019 - 19:01

  19. Godlike Power and Monster Malevolence: Mishipizheu of Lake Superior

    In Gordon Lightfoot’s 1976 song The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, he figuratively blames the sinking of that ship on the “witch” of November. Folks more familiar with Ojibway mythology might, however, have pointed to Mishipizheu, one of the most important of the underground mythological creatures of the Northeastern and Midwestern North American tribes.

    Daniel Gauss - 27/07/2021 - 02:01

  20. Did Ancient Aliens Impart Advanced Astronomical Knowledge to the Dogon Tribe?

    ... of the arguments on both sides concerning this tribe from Mali, Africa, and its purported knowledge of the motions of a ... of the arguments on both sides concerning this tribe from Mali, Africa, and its purported knowledge of the motions of a ... an interstellar visitor. ( Public Domain ) Dogon people, Mali. ( CC BY 3.0 ) The article ‘ Did Ancient Aliens Impart ...

    ancient-origins - 24/05/2017 - 02:02

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