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Bellerophon – The Escapades of a Bad Boy Hero With Hidden Lessons
... time, however, he was obliged to fulfil his son-in-law’s request. Therefore, he decided to do what Proetus did, i.e. ...
dhwty - 08/05/2020 - 14:00
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The Eerie Charm of Sedlec Ossuary: A Gothic Masterpiece of Human Bones
Deep beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in Sedlec, Czech Republic, a chilling monument to human mortality has been carefully crafted over the centuries. Decorated with the bones of over 40,000 souls, the small Roman Catholic chapel is adorned with bone chandeliers, candelabras crafted from femurs, and even family crests and monstrances. The eerie Sedlec Ossuary is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region, drawing in visitors who are both fascinated and unsettled by the somber displays.
Joanna Gillan - 11/03/2023 - 21:56
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The Malleus Maleficarum: A Medieval Manual for Witch Hunters
... certification, it is generally believed that Kramer’s request was rebuffed, and that the letter of approbation was ...
ancient-origins - 29/11/2015 - 14:46
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Controversy Reignites as British MPs Propose Finally Returning Ancient Parthenon Marbles to Greece
When the British Empire ruled much of the world, many artifacts and artworks, including reliefs and statues from the Parthenon in Athens known as the Elgin Marbles, were taken to Britain. For years Greece has been trying to get those sculptures back, saying they are an important part of the country’s heritage. Could there be a glimmer of hope that the marbles will return to their homeland?
Mark Miller - 15/07/2016 - 21:41
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The Darker Side of Irish Fairy Lore: When Encounters Turn Dangerous
... the case for a person seeking to marry; they can make a request to the fairies and ancestor spirits of this place and ...
David Halpin - 09/03/2019 - 18:53
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Wadi Al-Salam: Magnificent Ancient Cemetery in Iraq is Largest in the World
Wadi Al-Salam, meaning Valley of Peace in Arabic, is an ancient Islamic cemetery located near the holy city of Najaf, Iraq.
Bryan Hill - 23/07/2018 - 21:35
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Unravelling the Mysteries of Ancient Artifacts Ebook
... address, it means you are already registered. Click on ‘Request new password’ to reset your login details. If you ...
aprilholloway - 22/02/2015 - 01:48
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The Wolves of Dacia Take On the Roman Empire
In ancient times, Dacia was the name given to the area of Central Europe bounded by the Carpathian Mountains. This area corresponds roughly to the modern countries of Romania and Moldovia. Additionally, Dacia included parts of present-day Hungary, Bulgaria, and Ukraine.
dhwty - 03/05/2020 - 14:09
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The Enigma of the Tomb of Alaric, King of the Visigoths
... Corinth and Sparta. Only Athens, paid the " mercede " request. Alaric entering Athens, illustration, (circa 1920s) ...
Roberto Volterri - 29/04/2019 - 23:55
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May Day’s Weird and Wonderful Pagan Roots
... the Senate believed it was necessary to please Flora and request her protection once again. The Triumph of Flora by ...
Joanna Gillan - 01/05/2019 - 18:50
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Was a Portuguese Queen Really Exhumed for her Coronation?
... with her to end. So, in addition to refusing his son’s request, Afonso banished Inês from court. But her exile ...
ancient-origins - 02/04/2017 - 02:02
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The Majapahit Empire: The Short Life of an Empire that Once Defeated the Mongols
The Mongols are perhaps best known as one of history’s greatest conquerors. As they extended their borders, numerous empires were destroyed and dynasties replaced. Perhaps less well-known is the Mongol (under Kublai Khan’s Yuan Dynasty of China) expedition to Java. This expedition ended in a Mongol defeat, and gave rise to one of the last major powers in the Southeast Asian region, the Majapahit Empire.
dhwty - 19/08/2015 - 03:56
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The Hard and Dirty Life of a Medieval Peasant
... worked or labored for. To move or get married, they had to request the permission of the lord, and to obtain the land in ...
Molly Dowdeswell - 15/07/2022 - 14:59
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The Kusanagi: Unseen Legendary Japanese Sword
... was the god who asked for the girl’s hand in marriage, a request which her father assented. In any event, Susanoo’s ...
dhwty - 26/05/2016 - 00:44
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When the Church Bells Ring: Themes and Proclivities of the Danish Folktale "Agnete and the Merman"
... Vowing to return the following day, the merman grants her request, and she leaves her children with her husband to ...
Riley Winters - 01/08/2016 - 02:22
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Cyril and Methodius - Spiritual Fathers of Slavic Civilization
... and Methodius Around 860, Emperor Michael III received a request from Moravian princes to send missionaries to spread ...
Caleb Strom - 03/11/2018 - 13:15
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Tracing the Paths of the Vikings Through Their Graffiti
One of the things that the Vikings are renowned for is their seafaring abilities. As a result of their expertise in this field, the Vikings were able to travel around Europe (and beyond) via various waterways such as seas and rivers. Archaeological traces of the Vikings have been found in many of the places where they travelled to and settled on. Such traces include runestones, burials (including grave goods), and even ships. One of the lesser known traces left by the Vikings is perhaps their graffiti.
dhwty - 23/04/2016 - 15:04
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The House of Arsacid Falls to the House of Sasan: It Started with a Wedding – Part I
... could be lifted. Artabanus at first did not approve of the request, saying, "that it was not proper for a barbarian to ...
Cam Rea - 10/06/2016 - 15:56
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A War That Pail-s in Comparison to Any Other: The Medieval Bucket War
... / Fotolia By Carly Silver References Beneš, Carrie. “Request to chat for article.” Message to Carly Silver. 22 ... Marrone. New York: Routledge, 2007. Gulizia, Stefano. “Request to chat for article.” Message to Carly Silver. 19 ...
Carly Silver - 24/10/2016 - 14:47
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Didius Julianus, the Man Who Bought the Roman Empire
... him from taking the throne. The Senate declined the request, stating that an emperor who could not protect ...
Jake Leigh-Howarth - 28/06/2022 - 22:44