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1. Divination: Art, Luck or Whim of the Gods?

   ... for love need only to fire-up a dating app to find the man or woman of one’s dreams. Those planning an activity or ...

   Charles Christian - 26/03/2019 - 14:36

2. Johan de Witt: The Failed Politician who was Cannibalized by his Opponents

   Even after a successful political career, Johan de Witt has gone down in history for having suffered one of the most bizarre assassinations in history and one of the few recorded cases of cannibalism from the 17th century.

   Tracy McLoughlin - 19/06/2022 - 18:52

3. The White Horse Temple: China’s Very First Buddhist Temple

   The White Horse Temple is a Buddhist temple located not far from Luoyang, Henan, in China. This temple is reputed to be the first Buddhist temple in China, as, according to tradition, it was built during the Eastern Han Dynasty. The temple has survived for almost 2000 years. Over this period of time new buildings were added to the temple complex, whilst reconstructions and restorations were made on the older ones.

   dhwty - 03/01/2021 - 21:45

4. Archaeologists Identify Remains of the Early Colonists of Jamestown

   ... Cannabis: A Journey Through the Ages Mystery of Kennewick Man Identity Finally Solved - DNA is Native American One of ... he had secretly retained his Catholic beliefs. The fourth man was Reverend Robert Hunt who died in 1608, aged 39. He ...

   Robin Whitlock - 05/08/2015 - 10:21

5. The Saoba Stone Pillars of Taiwan Present A Peinan Culture Conundrum

   Taiwan is a modern and dynamic country, but it also has a rich culture and history, which is often forgotten by the wider world. The island has been home to a variety of communities and cultures since the Neolithic age. One of the most remarkable archaeological sites in Taiwan are the Saoba stone pillars in the Satokoay Historical Site which is a third-grade national historic monument and one of Taiwan’s most popular tourist attractions.

   Ed Whelan - 05/01/2019 - 01:54

6. Message from Outer Space? The Mysterious Indecipherable Script of the Inga Stone

   Standing amidst the waters of the Inga River in Brazil, the mysterious Inga Stone of Paraíba, Brazil is an archaeological treasure of much ongoing controversy. Covering most of its 150-foot length (46 meters) and 13-foot (4 meters) height are strange, unidentified geometric symbols, varied in size and shape, which are apparently carved into its Gneiss exterior. Although many observers have speculated on the origins and meaning of the symbols, no theory has yet been proven 100% factual.

   Kristen C - 04/08/2023 - 22:54

7. What Wondrous Sights Have Been Seen in the Brilliant Hall of Mirrors at Lavish Golestan Palace?

   Golestan Palace (which means the ‘Roseland Palace’ in Persian) is a palace complex that once was part of a group of monuments situated within the mud-thatched walls of Tehran’s Arg (citadel). The Golestan Palace consists of a number of magnificent buildings with well-kept gardens. Whilst the Arg and the Golestan Palace were developed as early as the 16th century by the rulers of the Safavid Dynasty, it was during the Qajar era in the 18th century that the palace received the form that visitors see today.

   dhwty - 24/02/2017 - 18:50

8. Where on Earth is Hell, Or Is It in Our Minds?

   One of the most common fears shared by most humans at some time in their lives, is what will happen to them after they die? Many parents freeze when their children ask this question and avoiding the finality of the cold truth ‘we don’t know’, they offer one of a range of comforting stories generally pivoting around notions of heavenly family reunions, where people and pets are cleared of ailments and brought back to life to live in an eternal state of bliss.

   ashley cowie - 29/08/2018 - 18:01

9. Breaking the Mirror of Heaven: The Conspiracy to Suppress the Voice of Ancient Egypt

   Exposes the many cycles of monument destruction and cultural suppression in Egypt from antiquity to the present day
   
   • Details the vandalism of Egyptian antiquities and suppression of ancient knowledge under foreign rulers who sought to cleanse Egypt of its “pagan” past
   
   • Reveals the real reason behind Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt: Freemasonry
   
   • Shows how the censorship of nonofficial Egyptology as well as new archaeological discoveries continued under Antiquities Minister Zahi Hawass
   

   ancient-origins - 08/07/2017 - 00:27

10. Sherlock Holmes and the Foil Covered Brain of Lake Michigan

    On Tuesday morning, Jimmy Senda, a 47-year-old construction worker and part-time artist from Racine, U.S.A., was strolling along the shore of Lake Michigan at Samuel Myers Park in search of sea glass, which he builds into his creative sculptures, when a curious looking package lying on its own close to the water’s edge caught his eye.

    ashley cowie - 18/09/2020 - 03:44

11. An Archaeological Needle in the Haystack: The Viking Village of Kaupang

    Ancient Norse literature is filled with place names of towns, farms, and fjords. While many of these names have survived to the modern day, making their discovery relatively straightforward, others have faded into obscurity. Kaupang, a harbor town supposedly located within the larger district known in the literature as “Skiringssal,”, Norway is one such example.

    Mark Johnston - 12/07/2022 - 22:57

12. Enigmatic 7,000-year-old Figurine Found In Italian Cave Shocks Archaeologists

    When archaeologists in Italy were exploring the spectacular Battifratta Cave, they did not expect to unearth “a rare” clay female figurine. And neither were they ready for the dating of the piece, which determined the artifact was created some 7,000 years ago.

    ashley cowie - 17/05/2023 - 22:55

13. Did A Fragment of The True Cross Just Sink with Russia’s Destroyed Warship?

    Was the recently sunk Russian flagship, The Moskova, carrying a fragment of the ‘true cross' of Christ?

    The Moskva was Russia's Black Sea fleet flagship. The warcraft sank last Thursday after an onboard explosion. In 2020, Russian state media reported that the ship was due to take a holy relic onboard. Now, the question is being asked whether she sank with or without the piece of wood believed to have been a fragment from the cross of the crucified Christ.

    ashley cowie - 17/04/2022 - 14:58

14. Inca Empire Constructed Over 40,000 Kms of Roads and Superhighways in 100 Years

    The Inca Empire was a superpower that was centered on the western coast of South America. This prevailing civilization flourished between the 15th and 16th centuries, and at its height of power it extended from Quito, Ecuador, in the north, to Santiago, Chile in the south.

    dhwty - 09/10/2019 - 02:20

15. The Time I Met The King of the Faeries

    ... strange metal knocker, three times. Finally, a jolly old man with a thick accent opened the door and stared at me with ... night in my dreams, I was introduced to a lively little man dressed in all green that smoked a tiny pipe, who gave me ...

    Jonny Enoch - 16/03/2020 - 22:01

16. The Dynamic Dance Of The Earth, Solar System, And Precession

    ... The Greeks called their lowest age the Iron Age, or Age of Man, next was the Bronze Age, known as the Age of the Hero, ...

    Walter Cruttenden - 31/07/2023 - 19:48

17. Advanced Technology of the Ancient Chinese Automata

    ... before King Mu again. This time, however, he had another man accompanying him. When asked who he was, Yen Shih replied ...

    dhwty - 04/06/2016 - 03:34

18. People Alarmed Over Announcement of 13th Astrological Sign

    ... . It was conceived as a zodiac sign, represented as a man with a serpent in his hands, in ancient times. This sign ...

    Ed Whelan - 19/07/2020 - 21:42

19. Friends to Foes: The Surprising Origin and Evolution of Karate

    ... role to play in the evolution of modern karate. This man was Gichin Funakoshi, the founder of Shotokan karate.  ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 04/09/2022 - 14:59

20. Witch of Eye Burned Alive at the Stake: Did She Use Black Magic to Bewitch a King in a Game of Thrones-Style Plot?

    ... uncle, the Duke of Gloucester. King Henry VI as a young man. ( Public Domain ) Necromancy and the Black Arts Against ...

    Charles Christian - 03/07/2017 - 15:26

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