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Ley Hunters: Were Bronze Age Britons Really Following Ley Lines?
Google Earth is an amazingly useful tool for investigators to explore the sacred landscapes of prehistoric Britain. For sure, its accuracy cannot be denied. Indeed, one can even survey and measure Stonehenge without even visiting the site and even draw lines connecting sites over vast distances. But this article is not to promote Google Earth, it is to explain a phenomenon which its users will notice when they examine alignments among the British Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, circa 4000 – 800 BC.
Dr. John Hill - 09/08/2022 - 14:50
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Archaeologists discover Assyrian fortifications from a legendary battle
... into a huge, horseshoe shaped fortification, protecting a man-made pier,” said Dr Fantalkin. It's likely that this ...
aprilholloway - 20/08/2013 - 08:02
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Ancient Chinese Burial Customs Exposed at Cliff of Tombs
In China, archaeologists have found thousands of burials on a cliff. The burial ground was in use for over 2000 years. Many important historical artifacts have been uncovered in the tombs. These graves could allow experts to trace the evolution of Chinese burial customs and indeed offer priceless insights into the culture’s religious beliefs over many centuries.
Ed Whelan - 15/05/2020 - 23:00
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Eros: Everything You Need to Know about the Greek God of Love and Sex
The ancient Greeks had a god for everything – and sometimes they had more than one god for things! This is the case for love and sex, which are most commonly attributed to Aphrodite. However, there was another god of love, Eros. Although in modern media he has been overshadowed by his mother, Aphrodite, Eros has his own deep mythology to explore. He was even the original inspiration for Cupid. Here is everything you need to know about Eros: (the original?) god of love and sex.
Robbie Mitchell - 13/09/2022 - 01:59
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Critically Endangered South American Forests were Planted by Ancient Peoples
Critically endangered South American forests thought to be the result of climate change were actually spread by ancient communities, archaeologists have found.
Huge swathes of land in Chile, Brazil and Argentina are covered with millions of Araucaria, or monkey puzzle trees, thanks to people planting or cultivating them more than a thousand years ago, a new study shows. Recent logging means the landscape is now one of the world's most at-risk environments.
ancient-origins - 18/05/2018 - 13:56
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Beyond Fertility: Goddess Heqet’s Extensive Influence on Ancient Egypt
In ancient Egypt, the goddess Heqet reigned supreme as a symbol of fertility and childbirth. Heqet’s following spanned the ages, from the Old Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period, due to her impact on fertility, agriculture, and funerary practices. As one of Egypt’s most popular deities among women, Heqet was heavily invoked by those wishing for protection during pregnancy.
Lex Leigh - 08/08/2023 - 18:52
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800 Archaeological Sites Unearthed in Northern Ireland
Since 2015 there have been approximately 800 sites with archaeological potential found in Northern Ireland. New rules mean that construction companies are obliged to record sites of possible archaeological interest. This has led to an amazing number of finds, from the prehistoric period right down to relatively modern times.
Ed Whelan - 16/10/2019 - 14:00
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The Dramatic Life and Death of Atahualpa, the Last Emperor of the Inca Empire
The Inca ruler, Atahualpa, is one of the key figures in the history of the European colonialization of South America. As the last emperor of the largest empire in pre-Columbian Empire, Atahualpa was an immensely powerful leader. In 1532, however, Atahualpa was taken captive by a small Spanish force of 200 men under the conquistador Francisco Pizarro at Cajamarca.
dhwty - 07/04/2015 - 04:11
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Notre Dame de Paris: Survivor of 850 Years of Upheaval, Revolution, World Wars and Fire
Notre Dame de Paris (which translates as ‘Our Lady of Paris’) is one of the best-known Gothic cathedrals in the world and among the most famous landmarks in France.
dhwty - 20/04/2019 - 01:55
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Cueva Pintada: Painted Cave of Gran Canaria Reveals Mystery of Ancient Inhabitants
... gives the site its name, lies at the heart of a network of man-made caves. The entire network is known as the Troglodyte ... in large villages in both houses and caves, including the man-made caves such as Cueva Pintada. The Gaunche culture was ...
Sarah P Young - 08/06/2019 - 14:03
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Eye-Opening Information Revealed on Day One of Citizen’s Hearing
... from Dr Edgar Mitchell, retired NASA astronaut and sixth man on the moon, who openly and firmly stated that we are not ... level. Military Involvement with UFOs Dr Steven Greer, the man behind the Sirius documentary and the first UFO ...
johnblack - 30/04/2013 - 20:57
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Two Very Different Interpretations of Corsica’s Filitosa Menhirs
Corsica, situated in the Mediterranean Sea, is a fascinating island with beautiful beaches, a place where you can hear the natives speak Corsu, and of course, it is well known for being the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte. There is also a great deal of history and Filitosa is an archaeological site with the highest number of megalithic statuaries on the island.
dhwty - 05/01/2021 - 14:03
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Did Iconic Renaissance Artist Raphael Die From Too Much Sex?
... Talents of Leonardo da Vinci Portrait of a Young Man , 1514, lost during WWII. Possible self-portrait by ...
dhwty - 20/11/2019 - 16:20
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The Wrath of the Gods: Sodom and Gomorrah
It is one of the largest catastrophes mentioned in the Bible, and one that—though still in dispute between archaeologists—has possibly been verified as true. It is the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah by the hand of God. The account of the event is mentioned in detail in chapters 18 and 19 of Genesis.
johnblack - 01/04/2013 - 16:31
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Balankanché Cavern: Underground World Tree Reveals Secrets of Sacred Maya Beliefs
... article uses as a source extracts from the book, ‘ The Man Who Owned a Wonder of the World: The Gringo History of ...
dhwty - 10/06/2017 - 19:01
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Construction Workers Stumble Upon Ancient Cemetery in Turkey
Construction workers digging a tunnel in the province of Izmir in Turkey have stumbled upon an ancient Jewish cemetery, and archaeologists believe that there may be many more remains still to be found.
aprilholloway - 02/11/2013 - 22:40
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Uncovering Ancient Pyramid Science at Teotihuacan, Where Men Become Gods
Teotihuacan’s Lost Kings, a television special, took an hour long look at the great city, its inhabitants, and the excavation of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, (also known as the Feathered Serpent Pyramid.) The program revealed evidence of advanced engineering built into a tunnel system, and placed directly
Cliff Dunning - 25/03/2021 - 02:36
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Skeleton with Elongated Skull Discovered in Russia
A skeleton with an elongated skull has been uncovered at Arkaim, known as the Stonehenge of Russia. Dating to the second or third century AD, the elongated skull has created a stir for alien enthusiasts and archaeologists alike.
The Akraim site is located in the Southern Urals in Russia and is dated to the 17th century BC. The settlement in which the skeleton with the elongated skull was found is dated to 4,000 years ago, while the skeleton itself is 2,000 years old.
Alicia McDermott - 28/07/2015 - 22:06
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Exquisite, ancient rock paintings spotted in remote Colombia
... been described as ‘masterpieces’ and depict a holy man, hunters and different animals species. “They reveal ... position among people of the Amazon that may mean the man depicted was a sage. It has been suggested that that the ...
Mark Miller - 22/06/2018 - 05:07
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The Ignored Prophet of Doom: The Curse of Cassandra of Troy
... Shadow Agamemnon: Greek King, Trojan War Leader and Man of Power The Greek leaders failed to punish Ajax, which ...
dhwty - 02/08/2021 - 19:01