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1. 10 Deadly Martial Arts of the Ancient World

   The need for self-defense has always been present in history, especially in the ancient world. Sometimes, however, the common folk were not provided with adequate weapons or sufficient training, which greatly reduced their effectiveness in battle. In many cultures, people chose to instruct themselves, and thereby developed unique martial arts that could be very deadly forms of self defense. Many of these martial arts survived through the centuries, being refined and perfected.

   Aleksa Vučković - 22/10/2023 - 18:53

2. Elon Musk's “Ancient Aliens” Twittersphere Controversy Continues

   The modern world is filled with self-appointed experts who investigate various events, legends and historical texts looking for evidence of historic contact between humans and extraterrestrial life forms.

   ashley cowie - 03/08/2020 - 22:49

3. Ivory Hunters Decimate 50,000 Year Old Mammoth Graveyard

   ... two kilometers to each side of the river there are endless man made caves washed out by the destructive pumps of ivory ... on change.org website. Top image: Bone hunters inside a man-made permafrost cave of the Yunyugen mammoth graveyard ...

   ancient-origins - 03/09/2019 - 23:02

4. Simurgh, the Mysterious Giant Healing Bird in Iranian Mythology

   The image of the serpent is widely acknowledged in western culture to symbolize medicine. One of the most recognizable symbols for medicine today is the rod of Aesculapius with its entwined single serpent. It was originally a symbol representing Aesculapius, the Greek god of medicine, from around the 6th century BC.

   MartiniF - 11/05/2018 - 15:31

5. Chinese Teapot Skyrockets From £1000 to £1 Million At Auction

   A small Chinese teapot that was found by chance has made some lucky person a millionaire. The 18^th century teapot crafted in China has sold for a staggering and totally unpredicted £1 million, or over $1.2 million.

   Ed Whelan - 13/11/2019 - 17:21

6. The Mystery of the Lost Ancient Culture of the Maya

   The collapse of the Maya civilization is considered one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the ancient world. One can only speculate their downfall from the numerous explanations presented by researchers. The differences of their accounts imply the Maya and their way of life is virtually a complete mystery to our modern way of thinking. How did this advanced society disappear without leaving any solid evidence of their downfall?

   davidcarr - 04/06/2014 - 14:12

7. Traces of Rainforest in Antarctica Point to a Warmer Prehistoric World

   Researchers have found evidence of rainforests near the South Pole 90 million years ago, suggesting the climate was exceptionally warm at the time.

   ancient-origins - 02/04/2020 - 02:00

8. The Trung Sisters – Venerated First-Century Freedom Fighters Of Vietnam

   Trần Lệ Xuân, or Madame Ngo Dinh Nhu, the First Lady of the Republic of Vietnam from 1955 to 1963, once celebrated the holiday to commemorate the Trung sisters by riding an elephant in honour of their service and sacrifice. To this day, the Trung sisters are revered as freedom fighter heroes in Vietnam in their struggle for their country’s independence.

   MartiniF - 11/11/2022 - 16:25

9. Eye of Horus: The True Meaning of an Ancient, Powerful Symbol

   The Eye of Horus is one of the best-known symbols of ancient Egypt. Known also as the Wadjet, this magical symbol is believed to provide protection, health, and rejuvenation. Due to its powerful protective powers, the Eye of Horus was popularly used by the ancient Egyptians, both the living and the dead, as amulets. Even today, the Eye of Horus continues to be used as a symbol of protection.

   dhwty - 18/11/2018 - 19:06

10. Gold, the Peacock, the Lotus Flower, and Other Sacred Indian Symbols Explained

    India is a very beautiful country and it has a culture full of symbolism. In what follows, some of the more popular Indian symbols are presented. These are some of the icons that are very relevant in revealing the nature of Indian culture.

    The Importance of Gold in Indian Culture

    Gold is very important in Indian culture, as it is a symbol of the goddess Lakshmi. She is considered a benevolent goddess; thus, it is believed that buying gold can bring a lot of luck to an individual.

    valdar - 25/06/2018 - 14:00

11. New Evidence Ancient Chinese Explorers Landed in America Excites Experts

    By Tara MacIsaac, Epoch Times 

    ancient-origins - 19/05/2015 - 14:32

12. Genes of 92 prehistoric Native Americans give further evidence of a terrible holocaust

    The genocide of Native Americans is considered by many to be the worst of any in history—outstripping the later Jewish and Roma Holocaust by as much as an order of magnitude. Now a study of the maternal genes of skeletal and mummified remains of 92 North and South Americans dating from 8,600 to 500 years ago shows that all those lineages were wiped out. No living person descended from any the individuals tested is known to be living today.

    ancient-origins - 03/04/2016 - 00:44

13. Cave Art in the Dark: Thousands of Indigenous Pre-Columbian Paintings Brought to Light

    A team of British and Puerto Rican archaeologists claim to have uncovered the long-lost art of a forgotten civilization on a tiny and remote uninhabited island in the Caribbean. Experts suggest that the specific indigenous civilization may have contributed more to modern culture than we originally thought.

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 30/10/2017 - 21:55

14. Fierce in Battle, Fierce in Trading. Viking Sea States of Merchants – Part II

    By the 9th century, the Scandinavian sea nomads that had tormented the British coastline, had conquered parts of the land and assimilated cultures. They established the Danelaw, territories where soon their equally honed skills as traders would lead to economic growth and riches. Yet setting up house, was not in every Dane’s blood, and the Vikings set their sights on the spoils of more distant lands. 

    Cam Rea - 22/01/2018 - 15:27

15. World’s Oldest Pearl Found in Abu Dhabi is 8,000-Years-Old!

    Archaeologists in Abu Dhabi have found an 8,000-year-old pearl - the world’s most ancient specimen.

    ashley cowie - 21/10/2019 - 18:47

16. Evidence of Opium Use By Canaanites in 14th Century BC Found

    Human beings have been using hallucinogenic or psychoactive drugs to experience pleasurable sensations or induce altered states of consciousness for thousands of years. It is possible this activity dates back tens of thousands of years, although definitive proof of this fact remains elusive.

    Nathan Falde - 20/09/2022 - 22:55

17. Bizarre Mortuary Practices and the Jericho Plastered Skulls

    ... of the individual characteristics of the deceased. Face of Man Who Lived 9,500 Years Ago in the Biblical City of Jericho ...

    Joanna Gillan - 07/05/2022 - 18:57

18. 9 Crazy Things Ancient People Gave as Gifts

    The holiday season is upon us, and gifts have been given to loved ones and friends. After a time of wracking your brains for the perfect gift, you may have wondered what types of items ancient people gave as gifts to one another. In the past, the gifts people valued looked much different to the gifts of today because ancient people had different needs, values and preferences than in the modern age. Odds are, the gifts you received this year were very different to the gifts your ancestors would have received centuries ago.

    Lex Leigh - 26/12/2022 - 18:00

19. Egyptian Tomb Dating To 4,400 Years Ago Has Hidden Shafts Which Might Hold The Treasures Of The 'Divine Inspector’

    ... announced that the tomb had been constructed for a man called Wahtye, known during his lifetime as the “Divine ...

    ashley cowie - 17/12/2018 - 18:53

20. The Enigmatic and Elusive Virgil

    ... the test of time and continue to entertain us, the man who wrote them continues to remain a mystery. Featured ...

    pkoutoupis - 04/07/2015 - 03:53

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