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Reviving The Ancient Intuitive Skill of Dowsing
... at Iowa State University, where he was a professor of music theory and a successful composer. He established ...
Elyn and Gary - 26/10/2020 - 17:46
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The Fascinating Life of a Chinese Eunuch in the Forbidden City
... eunuchs are said to have made contributions to the court music of China. Eunuchs during the Ming dynasty were recorded as the first Chinese to play Western Classical music, while the emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty ...
dhwty - 05/08/2020 - 21:51
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Changing Beauty: The Use of Elaborate Wigs in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptians are known by many as a historical symbol of ancient beauty, vanity, and hygiene. Appearance was very important in the country near the Nile River. The way people looked was a symbol of their wealth, status, and role in society. The desire for a beautiful body influenced fashion, but the climate and medical issues also formed a unique style.
Natalia Klimczak - 07/03/2016 - 03:55
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Discovered: The Lost Mountain Gods of Colombia
... sexual liberation, drunkenness, pleasure, arts, dance, music and grant good luck and bountiful crops, rain for the ... sexual liberation, drunkenness, pleasure, arts, dance, music After discussing the attributes of this goddess at ...
ashley cowie - 22/08/2017 - 14:00
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Father Crespi and the missing golden artifacts
The story of father Crespi is one of the most enigmatic stories ever told - an unknown civilization, unbelievable artifacts, massive amounts of gold, depictions of strange figures connecting America to Sumeria, and symbols belonging to an unknown language. The account of what occurred reveals once again a conspiracy to hide the truth from the eyes of the public.
johnblack - 04/01/2014 - 10:08
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2,100-Year-Old Royal Tomb Discovered in China
Archaeologists in China have announced the discovery of an ancient tomb belonging to a King Liu Fei, who ruled over the Jiangdu Kingdom in China 2,100 years ago, according to a report in Live Science. The spectacular mausoleum, which contains three main tombs and eleven attendant tombs, was found to contain more than 10,000 artifacts, including several life-size chariots, dozens of smaller chariots, a weapons cac
aprilholloway - 05/08/2014 - 13:51
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Babak Khorramdin – The Freedom Fighter of Persia
... already involved in arms trade and business. He enjoyed music and singing and learned to play the Persian string ...
Mahbod Khanbolouki - 21/01/2015 - 12:21
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The Origins of Christmas
... portray Joseph as an old man? When did the first Christmas music appear? And who was the real St. Nicholas, and how did ...
ancient-origins - 22/12/2018 - 03:24
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Amenhotep III, The Man and his Monuments: Age of Empire and Architecture –Part II
With the empire witnessing an unprecedented era of peace and prosperity, Amenhotep III embarked on a grand building project that spanned the length and breadth of Egypt. The monuments he commissioned were breathtaking in scope, scale and artistry. Nebmaatre dedicated temples and shrines to several gods, primarily Amun-Ra, and also to himself—but most important of all, he built sanctuaries and lakes in honor of his beloved wife, Queen Tiye.
anand balaji - 23/04/2018 - 15:42
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How the Roman Theater of Bosra Became a Muslim Citadel
The Romans, along with their successors the Byzantines, occupied the Levant for almost 800 years and left many preserved remains.
Ed Whelan - 08/09/2019 - 01:40
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Dirty Dancing in Ancient Religion and Rituals
... their rituals. The Hindu faith has a close connection to music as they claim that it was the dance of the Supreme ...
MartiniF - 01/04/2020 - 23:37
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Ancient Chacoan Settlements Used Conch-Shell Trumpets to Keep in Touch
A team of archaeologists from universities in New York and Arizona have just published a fascinating new study that reports on the impressive auditory range of conch-shell trumpets used by Native Americans who occupied the lands of modern-day New Mexico more than 1,000 years ago.
Nathan Falde - 02/05/2024 - 00:01
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The 4,000-Year-Old Sumerian Love Poem and the Sacred Ritual of Marriage
... festival, and at banquets and festivals accompanied by music and dance. Uruk Vase, with procession of naked priests ...
aprilholloway - 09/08/2014 - 13:37
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Did the mythical Saraswati river of the ancient Vedas really exist?
... of a goddess. Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, wisdom and nature. She is a part of the trinity ...
aprilholloway - 07/10/2014 - 01:45
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Tiny Black Sea Island may be Hiding Lost Temple of Apollo
... coast, hides a lost temple to the patron god of the sun, music, poetry, art, medicine, light and knowledge, according ...
lizleafloor - 30/05/2018 - 00:29
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The Golden Section: Nature's Greatest Secret
... philosophy, nature, mathematics, geometry, and music--and beautifully illustrated in the Wooden Books ...
ancient-origins - 11/03/2016 - 23:28
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Seeing Fairies: From the Lost Archives of the Fairy Investigation Society, Authentic Reports of Fairies in Modern Times
Its accounts of fairy experiences, mostly from the twentieth century, have come from business men and women, housewives, journalists, clergymen, bus drivers, anglers, gypsies, school teachers, university professors, soldiers, artists, authors, poets, musicians, sculptors, actresses, and many others who have seen fairies of various types in houses, churches, and sheds; in gardens, fields, woods, country lanes, and public parks; on moors, hills, and mountains; and even on sewing machines, typewriters, and kitchen stoves.
ancient-origins - 20/07/2019 - 05:16
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The Temple at the Gates of Dawn: Ancient Sites are Forever Sacred - It’s only the Name of the Gods That Change
... Weird Tales Radio Show , exploring Ghosts, Geeks, Magick, Music, Urban Myths & Folklore! Charles Christian is a ...
ancient-origins - 09/02/2018 - 14:38
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Lavish Chu State Emperor’s Tomb Unearthed in China, Dated to 2,200-Years-Old
A lavishly decorated tomb discovered in eastern China may be the resting place of the ruler of the Chu state, one of the dominant powers during China's tumultuous Warring States period, which occurred around 2,200 years ago. This tomb, located near Huainan in Anhui province, is unprecedented in its size and complexity among Chu state tombs.
Sahir - 07/05/2024 - 18:00
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Norse Mythology - Creation of the Universe
... the old tales are given extra dramatic perspective by the music of Mahler, Greig, Smetana, They come to life as never ...
ancient-origins - 22/04/2013 - 20:47