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1. Shocked by His Own Brutality, Ashoka Converted to Buddhism

   One of the most remarkable transformations in history unfolded during the life of Ashoka the Great, a ruler who transitioned from a brutal conqueror of a vast empire to a benevolent emperor guided by nonviolent principles of Buddhism. The pivotal moment in this extraordinary journey—from which rulers across the world would do well to take inspiration—occurred on the blood-stained sands of Kalinga, forever altering the course of Ashoka's reign.

   Cecilia Bogaard - 30/01/2024 - 13:48

2. Emperor Justinian the Great: The Life and Rule of a Visionary Roman

   From the numerous emperors in the long and exciting history of Rome and Byzantium, one manages to stand apart – Justinian the Great. His rule marked a turning point, an opening of a new era filled with revolutionary changes on the grand stage of Europe. It brought a renewed spark, a surge of hope for the once great Roman Empire – hope that would never be as strong in the following centuries.

   Aleksa Vučković - 10/08/2019 - 22:43

3. The Mithraic Mysteries and the underground chamber of San Clemente

   ... Wikipedia By Ḏḥwty References Beck, R., 2011. The Pagan Shadow of Christ?. [Online] Available at: ...

   dhwty - 08/07/2018 - 22:32

4. The Cerne Giant and the Egyptian Osiris Hypothesis

   ... Denmark. Some have speculated that the Cerne Giant was a pagan response to the building of Cerne Abbey, in the Late ...

   Andrew Swan - 05/06/2022 - 23:00

5. Apocalyptic Apocrypha: What was Removed from the Bible - and Why?

   ... their own beliefs. If an early Bible story had a strong pagan influence, for example, it became heretical and ... the Infancy Gospel of Thomas resembles the gods of the old pagan myths. Spoiled, rash, and with little regard for the ...

   Robbie Mitchell - 02/09/2022 - 14:51

6. The Ancient Sioux Tribe, A Ghost Dance, and a Savior That Never Came

   ... in language, culture, and traditional way of life. Perhaps pagan Europeans had thought similarly to the White River ...

   Mark Miller - 15/03/2024 - 21:51

7. Ancient Wonder of the World: Egypt Approves Plan to Rebuild Pharos of Alexandria

   The Pharos of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most famous lighthouse in antiquity. The incredible feat of ancient engineering stood at an impressive height of 130 meters (430ft) until it was destroyed by an earthquakes in the 14^th century AD. Now it is destined to rise again as Egyptian authorities have just approved plans to rebuild the towering monument.

   aprilholloway - 07/05/2015 - 17:09

8. Large Phallic Carving from Roman Era Gets Public Exposure in Spain

   ... with 59 known etchings of male genitalia found here. In pagan faiths as well, the phallus was associated with natural ...

   Sahir - 26/08/2022 - 18:44

9. Medieval Alemannic Warriors Welcomed Foreigners into their Fold

   ... for help to crack it. Double Medieval child burial, one Pagan, one Christian, mystifies German researchers Dance ...

   ancient-origins - 07/09/2018 - 14:01

10. The Sacred Prehistoric Neolithic Complex of the Thornborough Henges

    ... visit the central henge and attend the celebration of the pagan festival of Beltane (For more information about this ...

    Bryan Hill - 25/08/2018 - 02:44

11. As the Bulldozers Continue, Will the Recently Discovered Ruins of a Byzantine Church Be Lost Forever?

    ... In the late 4th and early 5th centuries, most of the pagan temples were destroyed in Gaza and replaced with ...

    Natalia Klimczak - 07/04/2016 - 00:47

12. Gold Pendant Found in Denmark Depicts Norse God Odin, and May Have Been a Sacrifice to Avert the Disastrous Weather of 536 AD

    Odin, the high god of Norse mythology, rode his eight-legged horse Sleipnir through the nine worlds dispensing ecstasy to all those who invoked him. Now an image of a man with a horse depicted on a gold pendant from the 6^th century AD has been found by an amateur with a metal detector on a Danish island. Experts speculate it depicts Odin in part because it has the text “The High One,” one of Odin’s titles.

    Mark Miller - 14/12/2016 - 00:48

13. Researchers Reveal True Story of Hyksos Dynasty in Ancient Egypt

    Researchers have revealed the truth behind the rise of the first “foreign” rulers of Ancient Egypt. It was long held that the Hyksos, the first non-native dynasty to rule Egypt, were invaders.

    Ed Whelan - 16/07/2020 - 22:56

14. Builders Uncovered Unique Sarcophagus in Israel… and Hid It

    ... The city of Ashkelon was once a city containing a mix of pagan Romans , Jews and Samaritans. Nonetheless, the ...

    Alicia McDermott - 04/09/2015 - 03:39

15. Stabbed in the Back and Buried Face-Down: A Deviant Medieval Burial Found in Sicily

    ... Less Was Often More Double Medieval child burial, one Pagan, one Christian, mystifies German researchers ...

    Ed Whelan - 21/02/2019 - 22:57

16. Enigmatic Bronze Hand Holds First Basque Script Ever Discovered

    A linguistic expert has decoded curious symbols on a 2,100-years-old bronze hand that was discovered last year at an Iron Age castle in Spain. The symbols represent the “earliest” text ever discovered written in Basque.

    ashley cowie - 15/11/2022 - 21:55

17. Cerridwen: Mother, Magician, and Crone from Old Welsh Mythology

    ... Wigington, Patty. "Cerridwen: Keeper of the Cauldron." Pagan Wicca from About.com. Accessed May 20, 2015. ...

    Riley Winters - 08/06/2015 - 00:45

18. More Than 80 Exceptionally Rare Anglo-Saxon Coffins Found in Previously Unknown Cemetery

    ... pre-dates Christianity and may be an example of mixing Pagan and Christian traditions. The Magnificent Treasures of ...

    Alicia McDermott - 16/11/2016 - 00:48

19. Unknown Estranged Daughter of Marco Polo Revealed In Venetian Will

    The Venetian merchant, explorer, and traveler, Marco Polo, is one of history’s most revered names, and his travels through Asia along the Silk Road at the end of the 13th century are documented in the seminal The Travels of Marco Polo, published around the year 1300.

    Sahir - 16/02/2022 - 17:49

20. Ancient Hauntings in the Hills

    ... burial mounds. The Royal Mounds of Gamla Uppsala, Ancient Pagan Site of Sweden World’s 8 Most Haunted Castles: The ...

    valdar - 07/01/2020 - 12:43

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