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The Truth Behind 5 Disney Movies That Are Based On Real Histories
Many of us grew up watching Disney movies and their tales of fairy princesses and evil queens are undeniably a part of the modern zeitgeist.
Sarah P Young - 11/04/2019 - 23:02
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Aurignacian Secrets Revealed in Cutting-Edge Dental Research
Who exactly were the Aurignacians who lived in the Levant 40,000 years ago? They first appeared in Europe some 43,000 years ago, bringing a cultural golden period of the Paleolithic with them.
ancient-origins - 07/11/2019 - 01:54
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Polyphemus - Whose Prayer for Revenge Was the Origin of the Odyssey
... popular theme in art, including painting, literature, and music. The name ‘Polyphemus’ may be translated to mean ...
dhwty - 09/02/2020 - 14:00
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Ancient Mesopotamian Lullabies, Sung to Soothe and Warn Babies
... childhood culture. Specifically, a song, with or without music, performed for children, lullabies are often utilized ...
Riley Winters - 13/08/2020 - 22:57
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The Banquet of Chestnuts: A Perverse Pastime at the House of Borgia?
... rumored to contain decadent food and wine, invigorating music and dance, and an unending orgy with Rome’s most ...
B. B. Wagner - 06/07/2021 - 18:59
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Alexander’s Indus Folly: Bizarre Search for the Source of the Nile in India
... peculiar peoples – their philosophy, culture, attire, music and manner of living – and immense wealth of the ...
anand balaji - 28/07/2021 - 20:53
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Neolithic Drum Sculpture Declared ‘Most Important Piece of Prehistoric Art’
Archaeologists unearthed a highly unusual 5,000-year-old carved drum ‘sculpture’ made from stone during excavations near the village of Burton Agnes in Yorkshire in northern England. The object was discovered at the site of an old estate in the Yorkshire countryside in 2015, and experts have spent the last few years studying this unique item. They’ve called it one of the most significant examples of prehistoric art ever found on British soil.
Nathan Falde - 11/02/2022 - 21:40
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Proof of Evolution You Can Find on Your Body (Video)
The human body reveals compelling evidence of evolution. By examining its intricacies, we uncover remnants of our animal ancestors. One such example is the palmaris longus, a vestigial muscle in the forearm.
Robbie Mitchell - 25/06/2023 - 17:00
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The Intrigue and Mystery of Ancient Hawaii (Video)
... allowed for cultural and artistic expressions, such as music, storytelling, and unique craftsmanship using non-metal ...
Robbie Mitchell - 08/02/2024 - 19:55
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Creation of binary code inspired by 5,000-year-old text
... is behind the digital images we view on LCD screens, the music we listen to on CDs, and the movies we watch. It is ...
aprilholloway - 21/03/2014 - 23:00
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Mexico Sees Resurgence of Pulque, Ancient Alcoholic Beverage of Mesoamerica
... of pulque caravan complete with food, horseback riding, music, pulque-drinking competitions and burros laden with ...
aprilholloway - 08/12/2016 - 03:47
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Why was Edward II Such A Hated King?
... the future King of England is said to have enjoyed music and acting. In 1301 Edward II was made the Prince of ...
dhwty - 29/12/2018 - 14:02
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New Film Shatters 'Fake News' of Occultist Aleister Crowley’s Scottish Boleskine House
A filmmaker from the north of Scotland has vowed to dissolve decades of “fake news” surrounding a famous Boleskine House Jacobite era hunting lodge, and center of Aleister Crowley’s “magical operation” for 14 years on the banks of Loch Ness, Scotland.
Perhaps best known as the former home of the infamous English occultist, author and artist Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), Boleskine House has become “iron-clad in pop-cultural myths.”
ashley cowie - 21/03/2022 - 21:58
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King Charles III’ Coronation, Tradition, Pomp And Ceremony
... pageantry, the procedure, the regalia, the costumes, the music, the coaches and the guest-list. But is all this just ...
Dr Michael Arnheim - 05/05/2023 - 17:12
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From Block to Beauty: The Intricate Art of Vietnamese Dong Ho Painting
The rich and fascinating history of Dong Ho painting spans centuries and reflects several cultural and political changes in Vietnam. This art form, born in the Red River Delta region in the 17th century, began as a simple way to adorn homes during festivities, but soon became a potent tool for propaganda during times of war and revolution.
Lex Leigh - 26/06/2023 - 18:51
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How Artists Are Keeping the Ancient Practice of Theyyam Alive (Video)
... Theyyam is a mesmerizing blend of dance , mime, and music, deeply intertwined with the natural world. Through ...
Robbie Mitchell - 10/09/2023 - 21:03
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Auld Lang Syne - The New Year's Eve Song Explained (Video)
Robbie Mitchell - 31/12/2023 - 19:57
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The Lost Secrets of Ancient America
... secret societies. Through radio, videos, films, and even music, Josh Reeves presents his restless effort of research ...
ancient-origins - 09/07/2013 - 02:10
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A rare treasure of ancient Roman frescoes comparable to Pompeii has been unearthed in France
Archaeologists have excavated an ancient Roman villa in Arles, France, with fresco murals depicting a musician playing a harp, Dionysus and the entourage of Bacchus. Researchers say it is rare to find such fresco paintings from the ancient Roman era outside of Italy, and in France these frescoes are unique. Though these frescoes are broken and fragmentary, researchers will be able to piece them together.
Mark Miller - 13/07/2015 - 22:30
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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