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1. The Time I Met The King of the Faeries

   ... plane, which some have called Tir Nan Nog, Avalon, or the Otherworld. The Tuatha Dé Danann as depicted in ‘Riders of ...

   Jonny Enoch - 16/03/2020 - 22:01

2. Could you Climb the Mystery Rock of Guatapé in Colombia?

   In the Colombian department of Antioquia between the towns of Guatapé and El Peñol there is an enormous monolith which is called the El Peñón de Guatapé. It is also called the Rock of Guatapé or the Rock of Peñol - depending on which town the speaker is from. The monolith stands out in the landscape surrounded mostly be grassy plains and lakes, which explains why the locals have long viewed this feature as something special and mysterious.

   Caleb Strom - 21/04/2020 - 19:24

3. Cathedral of the Holy Savior of Congo In Angola Is A Christian Landmark in Sub-Saharan Africa

   Angola is a country that is rarely visited and its tourist industry is underdeveloped. This is in part due to the devastation caused by the wars of independence and civil wars that only ended in 2002. But Angola has many historic monuments related to its pre-colonial and colonial past. One of the most important is the former Cathedral of the Holy Saviour of Congo which is significant in the history of Christianity in Africa as it’s the oldest church in Sub-Saharan Africa outside of Ethiopia.

   Ed Whelan - 09/01/2019 - 01:42

4. Rare Harvest Moon Occurs on Friday 13th

   ... after a lunar eclipse led it to be associated with the otherworld and the place where souls ascended after ...

   ashley cowie - 13/09/2019 - 14:03

5. Will the Mystical King Arthur Sword Excalibur Be Found This Year?

   The lore of King Arthur and his famed sword persists, even though Excalibur’s whereabouts or very existence remain unsolved and unproven. But undeterred by skepticism surrounding its existence, a team of experts has embarked on an ambitious quest to locate Excalibur within the waters of Britain.

   Sahir - 05/04/2024 - 21:30

6. A Celtic Creation: Sea-foam, the Placenta from the Birth of the Universe

   ... ‘transition’ in that it is formed out at sea ‘in the otherworld,’ and drifts to shore “where two worlds ...

   ashley cowie - 22/02/2018 - 22:47

7. Neolithic Drum Sculpture Declared ‘Most Important Piece of Prehistoric Art’

   ... in Neolithic Tomb in England Functioning Portal To The Otherworld Discovered at Maeshowe The Folkton drums. (The ...

   Nathan Falde - 11/02/2022 - 21:40

8. Secrets Behind the Namibian Fairy Circles May Finally Be Solved

   Hundreds of strange circular patches of ground where nothing grows can be found amongst the thick grass of the vast Namib desert. These bald spots apparently exist, and sometimes grow, for years before suddenly disappearing – leading to fanciful tales of fairies, UFOs, toxic dragon breath, and footprints left by a god. But there are also ecological explanations for this bizarre phenomenon – insects and plants competing for resources.

   Alicia McDermott - 26/01/2017 - 01:50

9. Unveiling the Mystical World of the Egyptian Coffin Texts

   One of the most fascinating discoveries of ancient Egypt was the discovery of the Egyptian Coffin Texts, a collection of spellbinding funerary spells and incantations inscribed on coffins, sarcophagi, and other funerary objects. 

   Lex Leigh - 25/04/2023 - 22:56

10. Diamond Secrets: Crown Jewels Gem Formed 400 Miles Deep

    Discovered at the Premier No.2 mine in Cullinan, South Africa, on January 26, 1905, the famous “Cullinan diamond” is the largest gem-quality diamond ever found. Weighing an incredible 3,106.75 carats, this monstrous and deeply-ancient stone was eventually cut into smaller stones, the largest of which were set into the crown jewels of Britain. Now a team of US researchers have probed the ancient origins of a series of large gem diamonds, similar to the Cullinan, discovering that they form “super deep” in the earth’s mantle.

    ashley cowie - 28/06/2020 - 14:02

11. These walls can talk: Australian history preserved by folk magic

    The 160,023 convicts transported to the Australian colonies between 1788 and 1868 left leg-irons and chains a’plenty, but surprisingly little in the way of clothing. Sydney’s Powerhouse Museum has a jacket and there are just three of the striped cotton shirts that we know the convicts wore.

    ancient-origins - 04/10/2015 - 21:51

12. Why the Christian Idea of Hell no Longer Persuades People to Care for the Poor

    Although many of us now associate hell with Christianity, the idea of an afterlife existed much earlier. Greeks and Romans, for example, used the concept of Hades, an underworld where the dead lived, both as a way of understanding death and as a moral tool.

    However, in the present times, the use of this rhetoric has radically changed.

    ancient-origins - 03/11/2018 - 00:52

13. 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

14. The Miracle of the Sun, 1917: Ancient Angels at Fatima? The Possible Common Origins of Star Gods

    If the apparitions which are said to have been witnessed at Fatima in 1917 had taken place centuries earlier they might have been described as Fairy encounters or visions of spirits and demons.
    Today, though, we might describe them as UFO events or perhaps messages from other dimensions. That is, of course, if we take these encounters as legitimate, physical experiences.

    David Halpin - 09/12/2016 - 14:46

15. Ten Diabolical Weapons and Strategies of War from the Ancient World

    ... of associating poisons with black magic, spirits, and otherworld creatures. The earliest references to toxic ...

    Joanna Gillan - 19/10/2015 - 14:35

16. The Ascension of Sleipnir: The Mythological Origins of Odin's Steed

    ... play an important role in helping carry the dead to the Otherworld. Sleipnir is depicted in various artistic forms ...

    Riley Winters - 21/10/2016 - 21:52

17. Love May Be Timeless, But the Way We Talk About It Isn’t

    By David Albertson/The Conversation

    ancient-origins - 14/02/2024 - 16:41

18. Cutting Edge Celtic Tech - 2,300-year-old Scissors Still Sharp and Shiny!

    A German bomb disposal squad called in archaeologists after they found a curious wooden structure buried beneath a Munich suburb. The 2,300-year-old Celtic grave was found to contain not only a ‘folded sword,’ but also a pair of “almost new” Celtic scissors.

    ashley cowie - 01/05/2023 - 18:58

19. US Vets and Others May Get Legal Access To Old World Magic Mushrooms

    It has often been said that nature’s ancient medicine cabinet holds everything required for humans to reach and maintain a state of homeostasis. Following this timeworn rule US veterans are now using psychedelic magic mushrooms to relieve the trauma of deeply distressing and disturbing experiences.

    ashley cowie - 15/03/2022 - 00:59

20. Grotte de Cussac And The Mystery Of The Cave Bear Nest Burials

    A remarkable cave in France is revealing secrets about early human ritual practices and burial traditions. Grotte de Cussac cave is located in Dordogne, in southwest France, set between the Loire Valley and the Pyrenees mountains.

    ashley cowie - 17/06/2020 - 23:01

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