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  1. The Emperor is Dead, Let Confucianism and Chaos Reign! The Rise and Fall of Wang Mang and the Xin Dynasty

    Some saw Wang Mang as an evil usurper – others a selfless visionary. Either way, an emperor lay dead, and a learned Confucian scholar sought to bring peace and harmony, but the dynasty would descend into chaos and bloodshed. This was the rise and fall of Wang Mang and the Xin Dynasty; a legacy that lasted only one man’s lifetime.

    dhwty - 16/05/2018 - 13:58

  2. Hidden in the Glyphs: Deciphering Bilingual Mayan-Olmec Text

    In my book, Olmec Language and Literature, I explain how I deciphered the Olmec language. One of the most important documents used in my research was a Bi-lingual Mayan-Olmec text inscribed on a brick.

    Clyde Winters - 10/12/2016 - 21:49

  3. Singer-Storytellers: The Griot Tradition in West Africa

    ... his inheritance”, and how he became the founder of the Mali Empire . As is common with oral telling there are ... the poem have been adopted into the national anthem of Mali. One of the reasons epics like this have remained so ... time to time and from place to place. For example, in the Mali Empire of West Africa (which lasted from 1226 to 1670), ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 14/03/2023 - 17:52

  4. Buried Planet: Evidence of Earth’s Collision with Theia Revealed

    While scanning at a depth of 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) below the Earth’s surface, geologists found two huge continent-sized masses embedded in the planet’s mantle (a solid area of silicone rock sandwiched between the Earth’s crust and the molten inner core) in the 1980s.

    Nathan Falde - 02/11/2023 - 21:56

  5. In the Lost City of Sri Krishna: The Story of Ancient Dwaraka

    Journey Back to the Time of Krishna, His Holy City, and the Mahabharata War

    Located on the west coast of India in the state of Gujarat, the city of Dwaraka is considered one of the seven holy cities of India. Archaeological discoveries of ruins and artifacts off the city’s coast have now conclusively proven what many have long believed: Modern Dwaraka is built on the same site as the famed city of the same name from the Puranas and the Mahabharata, the “Golden City” of Lord Krishna.

    ancient-origins - 07/07/2018 - 03:06

  6. The fight to save the ancient texts of Timbuktu

    Located at the gateway to the Sahara desert in what is now Mali, within the confines of the fertile zone of the Sudan, ... ruled over Timbuktu, including the French, who colonised Mali between 1892 and 1960, and terrorist groups such as Al ...

    aprilholloway - 20/01/2014 - 11:05

  7. Rapa Pyramid and the Mummified Family of Poland

    The Rapa Pyramid is a monument located in Rapa, a village in the north of Poland, just a short distance away from Russia’s Kaliningrad Oblast. This pyramid was built during the 19th century and served as the mausoleum of the von Fahrenheid (spelled also as von Fahrenheit) family. The Rapa Pyramid was severely damaged during the Second World War when the Soviet army advanced through the area. The mausoleum was abandoned during the Communist era, but was rebuilt over time by locals.

    dhwty - 06/06/2018 - 18:55

  8. Healing energy of the prehistoric tunnels beneath the Bosnian Pyramid Complex

    More than a decade of research into the Bosnian pyramids has revealed many surprising results. Could the mysterious prehistoric tunnels that wind beneath the Bosnian Pyramids possess healing energy?

    In this editorial on the possible health benefits found in the prehistoric stone tunnels beneath the Bosnian pyramid complex, Dr. Sam Osmanagich delves into the scientific conclusions he and other research teams have discovered.

     

    samosmanagich - 07/10/2015 - 00:46

  9. O My Prophetic Soul! A History of Paranormal Activity in South Africa

    ‘O my prophetic soul!’, cries Hamlet when he encounters the ghost of his murdered father in Shakespeare’s play.

    31 October marks Halloween, All Hallows' Evening or All Saints' Eve, originally a three-day observance dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints, martyrs, and all the faithful departed.  The roots of Halloween may be traced back to the Pagan Gaelic harvest festival of Samhain which had been transformed by the church to commemorate the deceased.

    ancient-origins - 11/10/2018 - 16:26

  10. Ancient Attraction: Mesoamerican Sculptors Created Magnetic Stone Figures

    Researchers from the world-famous Harvard University in America have made an astounding discovery in Guatemala.  They have collected evidence that a very ancient Mesoamerican culture intentionally created monumental human sculptures which are

    Ed Whelan - 07/05/2019 - 13:58

  11. Fight For Your Honor! The Holmgang And Viking Law

     Throughout their history, the Vikings were known as ferocious fighters, seafarers, raiders, and traders. The popular image depicts them as somewhat rambunctious and lawless - but that is far from the truth. To maintain a functioning society, the Vikings relied on strict laws and social norms. One of the most popular of these - and best attested - was the holmgang. 

    Aleksa Vučković - 20/08/2021 - 19:03

  12. How Did They Do It? Masters of the Steppe: Battlefield Medicine and Gruesome Cures—Part III

    Much is known about the ancient Mongol military and their incredible victories on the battlefield, but little is ever discussed about their arms, armor, horses, and logistics. What gear did they use? How did they deal with their wounded? How did they partner with horses to become masters of the steppe?

    Cam Rea - 21/04/2017 - 15:32

  13. 6000-Year-Old German Burial Chamber Destroys Egalitarian Ideologies

    Archaeologists in Germany have discovered a 6,000-year-old hilltop burial mound that indicates Neolithic societies were much more hierarchically organized than previously thought.

    ashley cowie - 26/05/2020 - 00:00

  14. Ancient Egyptian Mummy Shows Evidence of Nose Cancer

    Archaeologists in Poland have been studying the mummy of a 2,000-year-old Egyptian woman who died young and evidence suggests she died from nose cancer. Scientists suspect this mummy could provide new information about cancer origins in the ancient world.

    ashley cowie - 10/07/2022 - 18:47

  15. The Rich Mythology and Megalithic Culture of the Ancient Berbers, Lords of the Desert

    ... as well as regions south of the Sahara , such as Niger and Mali . Archaeologists have traced their origins to the ...

    Bryan Hill - 24/04/2019 - 01:57

  16. The Relic of Bir Hooker & The Giants of the Past - Part 2

    Ancient Origins Part 1 of the relic of Bir Hooker outlined the true account of Swiss club owner Gregor Spörri and his encounter with an elderly farmer in Egypt, Nagib, a descendant of an ancient family of grave robbers.

    annemieke - 13/12/2023 - 13:32

  17. Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl: A Tragic Romance of Aztec Legend

    Mexican natural structures are the topic of many legends and mythical stories connected with pre-Columbian tribes like the Aztecs and Mayas. Two of the many volcanoes in Mexico became the symbols of one of the most beautiful yet tragic love stories of this land.

    Natalia Klimczak - 26/04/2016 - 14:50

  18. Mystery of island visited by 15th Century Chinese Explorer Zheng He now solved

    The 15th century voyages of Chinese maritime admiral and diplomat Zheng He have been well documented by historical accounts. Zheng He, highly influential in Ming emperor Yongle’s court, was instrumental in widening Chinese trade and influence through voyages to Southeast Asia, India, Arabia, Persia and East Africa.  However, one of Zheng He’s destinations has largely remained a mystery to researchers, until now.

    lizleafloor - 09/04/2015 - 21:58

  19. Beneath a Celestial Dome, A Land Unlike Any Other in the History of Earth. Questioning the Global Flood: Part I

    Critics of the literal interpretation of the Bible have argued that the Genesis flood was a local flood. This interpretation has been vehemently opposed by Biblical literalists and fundamentalists, who maintain that the flood was global. But the skeptics have a point; at the very least, the proponents of a global flood have failed to come up with a convincing scientific explanation for a flood truly universal in extent.

    Brad Yoon - 20/01/2018 - 13:53

  20. The Dome of the Rock: A Magnet Attracting Multiple Religions to a Single Sacred Spot

    The Dome of the Rock (known also as Qubbat al-Sakhrah in Arabic) is an Islamic shrine located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. This shrine dates to the 7th century, and is the oldest extant Islamic building in the world. The Dome of the Rock is sacred not only to Muslims, but also to Jews and Christians.

    dhwty - 13/11/2018 - 18:57

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