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Archaeologists unearth 6,000-Year-Old Temple in Ukraine
A massive prehistoric settlement has been uncovered in the Ukraine consisting of a large temple, human-like figurines, and animal remains, which dates back to around 4,000 BCE. According to Live Science, the town once covered an enormous 238 hectares (588 acres) and would have contained more than 1,200 buildings and nearly 50 streets.
aprilholloway - 21/10/2014 - 23:35
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The Rise And Fall Of Seth, Egyptian God Of Volcanism
Numerous papers have been written about the Egyptian god Seth in recent years, but his essential identity seems to have evaded modern commentators. Seth's role is pivotal in determining the historical sequence of catastrophic events in the eastern Mediterranean region during the second millennium BC.
Nicholas Costa - 10/01/2024 - 16:16
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“Never Before Has Such a Terror Appeared”: Viking Raids into Ireland – Part I
Vikings struck terror into the hearts of many in Europeans—and their reputation still lingers today when you ask a person to describe them. The answers given are that they were violent, hairy brutes, blood thirsty, and a cool people. But who were the Vikings, and what were the causes of their raids across Northern Europe?
Cam Rea - 29/11/2017 - 15:25
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Archaeologists stunned to discover Britain’s A1 road is 10,000 years old
A team of archaeologists, who were working alongside the A1, the longest road in Britain, were shocked to discover evidence of a Mesolithic settlement which suggests the route may have been in use for 10,000 years, according to a report in The Express. This means the route predates previous estimates that claimed an ancient route in the same location was originally built by the Romans.
aprilholloway - 15/06/2014 - 03:47
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Rescued From A Dam: Nagarjunakonda, India’s Flooded Buddhist Center
Nagarjunakonda is a historical town located in what is now Guntur district of the south-eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It was a very important Buddhist site and center of learning from the first to the fourth century but now lies almost entirely submerged under the waters of the lake created by the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam on the Krishna River.
Sahir - 08/09/2022 - 14:49
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5,000-Year-Old Calendar Rock Found in Sicily Excites Archaeologists
... around Gela for World War II-era bunkers. After noting the man-made appearance of the hole, they decided to look for its ...
Alicia McDermott - 07/01/2017 - 00:50
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Saint Drogo was the Bilocating Patron of the Unattractive
... Peter and Paul. Described as a handsome and virtuous young man, Drogo's life took an unexpected turn after a particular ...
Cecilia Bogaard - 10/12/2023 - 14:00
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10 Historic Reasons Catalonia is Fighting for Independence from Spain
On Sunday 1st October, a referendum for independence – deemed illegal by the Spanish government – was held in Catalonia, an autonomous Spanish region, with 90% of Catalans choosing independence from Spain. So what is at the root of this intense drive for separation? Putting modern political reasons aside for just a moment, let’s delve into Catalonia’s historic past to understand why many Catalans are adamant that they will one day achieve an independent state.
aprilholloway - 03/10/2017 - 23:33
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11,300 Year-Old Mini Göbekli Tepe Unearthed In Turkey
Archaeologists have unearthed a Neolithic-era temple with three almost-intact stelae similar in form to the famous and controversial Göbekli Tepe.
ashley cowie - 01/11/2019 - 16:55
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Japan’s Killing Stone Has Cracked, Sparking Widespread Fear
A legendary volcanic rock in Japan associated with an ancient evil vixen-demon, has split in two. While geologists assure the occurrence is natural, others are convinced the chaotic fox spirit has been released to cause havoc. According to Japanese social media, an ancient dark force associated with an evil nine-tailed fox has been released through the splitting of the Sessho-seki or Killing Stone. Legends say the famous Killing Stone is so powerful that it kills anyone who comes into contact with it.
ashley cowie - 09/03/2022 - 17:58
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Does ‘New Evidence’ Prove Noah’s Ark Is Buried on a Turkish Mountain?
... ancient boat indicated by the locals,” said NAMI worker Man-fai Yuen. The team claimed they performed carbon dating ...
ancient-origins - 09/01/2018 - 01:57
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The Kama Sutra: Setting the Record Straight
Out of all the necessities in the world, three come to the forefront: food, water, and reproduction. While the first two are necessary for the survival of the individual among the many, the latter is necessary for the survival of the many. Thankfully, most people tend to enjoy the process, but in some cultures, it goes far beyond enjoyment. It is valued as an art and sometimes even worshipped as a religious ideal. Most simply call it sex; others call it a way of life. This is where the Kama Sutra comes into the story.
Riley Winters - 29/07/2020 - 20:35
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Ancient Cave Found in Egypt with Unique Predynastic Rock Carvings
In Egypt, archaeologists from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities have found a mysterious and diverse collection of rock art. They were located deep in a cave in the Sinai and are not like anything else found yet. These enigmatic images could provide invaluable insights into the prehistory of Egypt.
Ed Whelan - 26/04/2020 - 22:58
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Great Pyramid DECODED as Solar System -This changes history!
... shocking conclusion of a riddle left to decode from prior man of a book now opened for ALL to read; a book of mankind's ... to the Great Pyramid's interior layout showing a prior man's intelligence yet realised. ...
HumAnnunaki - 01/02/2015 - 19:10
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Ancient Persian Cuneiform Contract and Artifacts Discovered in Bahrain Fort
... Ancient Persian Inscriptions Link a Babylonian King to the Man Who Became Buddha Excavations uncover large ancient gate ...
Robin Whitlock - 03/06/2015 - 14:38
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Have explorers in Ecuador found ‘Lost City of Giants'?
Last year, a team of explorers and researchers discovered what they believed to be an ancient pyramid complex in a remote area of the Ecuador Amazonian jungle, one not known to the general public internationally or even within the country. Bruce Fenton, author and researcher, has completed an analysis of the findings, and believes the complex may be the ‘Lost City of the Giants’.
johnblack - 25/10/2013 - 07:54
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A Cycle of Life and Death: Slavic Goddesses Morana and Vesna
Forever intertwined, Morana, goddess of winter and death, and Vesna, goddess of spring and rebirth, could not exist without each other. However, they could not possibly exist in the same place at the same time either. They are the forces that kept the ancient Slavic world turning in a cycle of death and rebirth. One goddess loved for her beauty and bounty, the other feared and hated for her ugliness and darkness.
Veronica Parkes - 29/06/2021 - 19:45
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Untold Suffering of the El Palmar Maya Ambassador Revealed
... are telling a mixed story of rags and riches. While the man had lived a privileged adult life, his childhood was ... telling a mixed story of rags and riches. While the man had lived a privileged adult life, his childhood was ... in a small chamber. Unlike other elite Maya burials, this man was not buried with any jewelry or grave goods. In fact, ...
ashley cowie - 16/03/2021 - 21:57
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Toyotomi Hideyoshi: How an Adventuresome Peasant Boy Became Japan’s Second Great Unifier
... family, but eventually rose to become the most powerful man in Japan. Toyotomi Hideyoshi was a powerful Japanese ... family, but eventually rose to become the most powerful man in Japan. A Youthful Hideyoshi Searches for Adventure ... 1536 or 1539) in Nakamura, Owari Province. His father, a man by the name of Yaemon, was a farmer / ashigaru (foot ...
dhwty - 16/06/2017 - 13:59
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Henrietta of England and Her Tragic Life of Calamities and Heartbreak
... did not love his wife, he was an extremely jealous man and was furious when he heard of the rumors. Moreover, ...
dhwty - 09/12/2018 - 22:52