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1. Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, The Father of Modern Magic Who Stopped a Revolt with His Abilities

   Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin was a French magician who lived during the 19th century. Amongst other things, Robert-Houdin is commonly regarded today as the originator of the modern style of conjuring (the performance of magical tricks), and has even been dubbed by some as the ‘father of modern magic’. Robert-Houdin was a very successful magician during his lifetime, and some of his acts have even become classics.

   dhwty - 29/03/2016 - 00:55

2. Would You Like to Try the King Midas Feast? Chemical Analysis Revealed it was a Slap-up Meal

   King Midas was a legendary figure in Greek mythology who ruled over Phrygia in western Anatolia. He is best-known for his ‘golden touch’, i.e. that everything he touched turned to gold. Behind this mythical figure, however, is a real person who lived during the 8th century BC. His tomb (or that of his forefathers) was discovered during the 1950s. One of the most intriguing finds in the tomb was the remains of the funerary feast. That luxurious feast has been recreated.

   dhwty - 17/10/2018 - 22:58

3. The Epic of Gilgamesh Unveiled: Enlightenment and Source of Religions

   ... that could go to other lands. He has just rebuffed a request of marriage from Ishtar, which angered the goddess. ...

   Gordon Board - 19/05/2019 - 22:58

4. Cannibal Jack Jones and the Beachcombers of Samoa

   ... on the islands. “…some were paid off at their own request; others deserted or were marooned; some were ...

   Maya - 09/05/2014 - 14:28

5. The Columbus Myth

   The name Christopher Columbus is the Anglicization of the Latin Christophorus Columbus. His name in Italian is Cristoforo Colombo, and in Spanish Cristóbal Colón. The story of Columbus is not at all that we have been told. This article is not written to infer that Columbus did not travel to America; there is plenty of historical evidence to establish that fact.

   afaram - 03/08/2014 - 23:38

6. How Columbus, Of All People, Became a National Symbol

   Christopher Columbus was a narcissist. He believed he was personally chosen by God for a mission that no one else could achieve. After 1493, he signed his name “xpo ferens” – “the Christbearer.” His stated goal was to accumulate enough wealth to recapture Jerusalem. His arrogance led to his downfall, that of millions of Native Americans – and eventually fostered his resurrection as the most enduring icon of the Americas.

   ancient-origins - 08/10/2017 - 13:56

7. Zecharia Sitchin and the Mistranslation of Sumerian Texts

   In a previous 2-part article (1), the authors wrote about the faulty associations of the Sumerian deities known as the Anunnaki as they are portrayed in the books, television series, and other media, which promotes Ancient Astronaut Theory (hereafter “A.A.T.”). The article traced the portrayal of the Anunnaki popularized by A.A.T.

   Jason Jarrell - 15/01/2018 - 18:44

8. Prehistoric American Indian Skull Found in Kansas City

   Two teenagers in Kansas City have stumbled upon the skull and tooth of a woman that is many centuries old.  The discovery of the skull was initially believed to be that of a homicide victim, particularly since it was found with a puncture on the top of the skull, like that caused by a bullet.

   ancient-origins - 27/03/2013 - 11:31

9. Mysterious Man Made Structure Found in The Sea of Galilee Perplexes Scientists

   A massive man-made structure was found, using a sonar scan, at the bottom of the Sea of Galilee in Israel in 2003 and has been perplexing archaeologists ever since. However, researchers are now putting together proposals and funding requests to permit them access to study the submerged stones.

   aprilholloway - 27/05/2013 - 13:00

10. Vatican Announced Bones of St Peter will be Displayed Publicly for First Time

    ... held that he was crucified upside down at his own request, since he saw himself unworthy to be crucified in the ...

    aprilholloway - 12/11/2013 - 11:17

11. Crossing the Veil: The Pre-Christian Origins of Halloween and Samhain

    Halloween, or the ancient Samhain, is considered the time of year when the veil between our world and the spirit world is at its thinnest. As darkness falls and families light their pumpkin Jack-o'-lanterns, they are, perhaps unknowingly, repeating the ancient traditions of honoring the dead and marking the beginning of the ‘dark half’ of the year.

    lizleafloor - 28/10/2020 - 22:47

12. Michelangelo: A Mixture of True Talent Meeting Great Luck and Perseverance

    Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, better known as Michelangelo, is one of the most famous figures of the Italian Renaissance period (between the 14th and 16th centuries AD). The Renaissance marked the transition from the Medieval period to the Early Modern period. During this period of European history, numerous changes and achievements were taking place in the city states of Italy. These included developments in science and technology, as well as in the arts and architecture.

    dhwty - 03/10/2018 - 03:18

13. The Battle of Carrhae: A crushing defeat of the unstoppable Roman juggernaut by the Parthian Empire

    Ancient Roman invasion forces were considered to be unstoppable juggernauts, but the tables were turned by a formidable Parthian Empire general and devastating tactics. This clash led to one of the most crushing defeats in Roman history.

    Leading the Romans was Marcus Licinius Crassus, who was a member of the First Triumvirate and the wealthiest man in Rome. He, like many before him, had been enticed by the prospect of riches and military glory and so decided to invade Parthia.

    Cam Rea - 09/06/2016 - 15:56

14. The Emerald Tablets of Thoth The Atlantean

    The history of the Emerald Tablets is strange and beyond the belief of modern scientists. Their antiquity is stupendous, dating back some 36,000 years B.C. The author is Thoth, an Atlantean Priest-King who founded a colony in ancient Egypt, wrote the Emerald Tablets in his native Atlantean language which was translated by Dr. Michael Doreal. This edition of the Emerald Tablets is unique in that it includes both the translation and interpretation by Dr. Doreal.

    ancient-origins - 02/12/2016 - 20:01

15. The Heroic Story of Roland: A Valiant Knight With an Unbreakable Sword

    ... when Charlemagne led his army into Zaragoza, Spain at the request of an opportunity to extend Christendom as well his ...

    Theodoros Karasavvas - 10/01/2017 - 14:54

16. Kyaiktiyo Pagoda: Sacred Boulder Teeters Terrifyingly on Cliff Edge

    Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (known also as the ‘Golden Rock’) is a Buddhist pilgrimage site located in the Mon State, an administrative region in the southern part of Myanmar / Burma. The site consists of a small pagoda resting on top of a giant granite boulder which is covered with gold leaves. Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is considered to be one of the three most important Buddhist sites in Myanmar / Burma, along with the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, and the Mahamuni Buddhist Temple in Mandalay.

    dhwty - 03/03/2017 - 18:56

17. Clever King Harald: Swift Doom Targets the Viking Who Wants the English Throne – Part II

    Harald Hardrada of Norway used cunning and surprising tactics to bring down foes. Although he was wounded in the face during one of his campaigns, he continued to see victory after victory. 

    [Read Part 1 Here]

    Of all the castles Harald stormed, his last one in Sicily was by far the cleverest.

    Cam Rea - 22/12/2017 - 20:29

18. God Vs Satan In Washington State Showdown

    ... that while Washington legislators rejected the Satanists request to perform their ritual ‘inside' the State Capitol ...

    ashley cowie - 25/02/2020 - 14:05

19. Skeleton On Irish Riverbank Points To Long Lost Medieval Cemetery

    In Ireland, two people out for a walk made a disturbing discovery. They found the skeletal remains of a human on the bank of a river. It is believed that the skeleton comes from a long-lost medieval burial site. This chance discovery could be of huge archaeological significance.

    Ed Whelan - 08/04/2020 - 14:03

20. Highly Unusual Ancient Tomb Discovered By Farmer in Ireland

    An Irish farmer has discovered a "highly unusual and untouched" ancient tomb in County Kerry during land improvement works, which could date back 4,000 years or earlier.

    ashley cowie - 19/04/2021 - 15:02

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