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Dr. Heather Lynn

Dr. Heather Lynn is an author, historian, and renegade archaeologist; on a quest to uncover the truth behind ancient mysteries. She holds multiple degrees and certificates in both history and archaeology and is a member of professional organizations, including: the American Historical Association, the Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA), Association of Ancient Historians, and the World Archaeological Congress.

ancient-origins - 08/02/2013 - 12:11

The Guennol Lioness and Her Secrets: An Enigmatic Figure in Ancient Iran

... it was contemporaneous with the earliest civilizations of Sumer, in Mesopotamia. And the states of Elam and of ... of these is the famed goddess Inanna . A major deity of Sumer, she was also worshiped extensively by the Babylonians, ...

Aleksa Vučković - 24/01/2022 - 14:00

Neolithic Butterfly-Like Markings Discovered Through A Trick of the Light in Scotland

Archaeologists excavating an archaeological site in Orkney, Scotland, are stunned by the discovery of some Neolithic butterfly-like markings, which were noticed coincidentally only after they were illuminated by the early morning sun.

Theodoros Karasavvas - 21/07/2017 - 22:52

Unidentified Flying Objects – The Reality, the Cover-Up and the Truth

Unidentified Flying Objects, or UFOs as they are commonly known, have been witnessed by millions of people all over the world and have been recorded in history books, myths, legends and traditions for thousands of years. However, many accounts that are recorded in ancient texts are dismissed as mere myths and legends, while UFO sightings that have taken place in the last few centuries have been classified as misinterpretations of natural phenomena, illusions, or conspiracy theories.

johnblack - 25/01/2022 - 14:00

Lost Codes Discovered in Terrorist’s Treasure Tunnel

... the world, king of Assyria, governor of Babylon, king of Sumer and Akkad, king of the kings of lower Egypt, upper ...

ashley cowie - 20/02/2018 - 19:01

Scotland’s Longest Neolithic Cairn Destroyed by Bird Watchers

A 5000-year-old stone burial structure in northern Scotland has been deliberately ripped apart to make way for an unsightly red-neck bird hide, constructed from a wooden pallet and the canopy for a pick-up truck. And to add an element of class, the hide was painted camouflage!

ashley cowie - 26/06/2018 - 22:47

Unemployment Under Edward VI Was Punished with Branding and Slavery

In the annals of history, peculiar laws are often found, shedding light on the societal norms and governance of bygone eras. One such oddity is the Vagrancy Act of 1547, a draconian decree that sent shockwaves through the populace of Tudor England. This law, implemented during the reign of King Edward VI, imposed harsh punishment on those unfortunate enough to be unemployed.

Cecilia Bogaard - 04/01/2024 - 23:55

Skeletons in Giant Jars Unearthed at Corsica Necropolis

French archaeologists digging in the commune of Île-Rousse on the Mediterranean island of Corsica have unearthed more than 40 tombs that have been dated to the mid-first millennium AD. The skeletal remains of these individuals were interred in an ancient Corsica necropolis located right behind the town’s parish church. The exploratory excavations that led to the discovery of the Corsica necropolis were made in anticipation of an upcoming construction project.

Nathan Falde - 12/04/2021 - 18:55

The Lost Knowledge of the Ancients: Were Humans the First? Part 6

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Sam Bostrom - 20/08/2017 - 18:55

Hieroglyphics Deciphering The Origin Of The One God

It is not possible to genetically identify any person living or past as a Jew. Gerald Massey, a Victorian self-taught Egyptologist, researcher and author, explained it thus: “To follow the Jews as the AIU of Egypt in their world-wide dispersion, we shall have to think in continents rather than in Petticoat Lanes and Ghettos.

Calumy - 25/05/2020 - 19:10

Alex Teplish

Alex Teplish was born in Odessa, Ukraine, formerly known as the USSR. Having his grandparents survive concentration camps during the Holocaust and his parents struggling to live a decent life, they decided to immigrate to the United States, while Alex was still young.

ancient-origins - 07/01/2013 - 03:27

Ancient Symbolism of the Owl: Omen of the Good, the Bad and the Deadly

About 48 million years ago, an owl swooped down to catch its prey in broad daylight - we know this because in 2018 Dickinson Museum Researchers found the exquisitely preserved remains of the owl. Its skull shares a telltale characteristic with modern-day hawks which also hunt by day. As they have evidently existed since the ancient times, the owl has been regarded with fascination, awe and fear throughout history. They feature prominently in the myths and legends of a variety of cultures.

MartiniF - 25/02/2019 - 18:29

Adam’s Calendar: Oldest Megalithic Site in the World?

... on Earth. July 14, 2008. http://www.bibliotecapleyades.net/sumer_anunnaki/esp_sumer_annunaki34.htm Tellinger, Michael. "Adamâ€™s ...

Bryan Hill - 02/06/2015 - 00:47

The Lost Desert Cities of Dubai: The Hidden History

Dubai cultivates an ultra-modern image of dazzling architecture and effortless wealth. Yet its deserts conceal forgotten cities and a hidden history which reveal how its early inhabitants adapted and overcame dramatic past climate change.

There is no question that Dubai is the ultimate 21^st century city. It boasts the tallest building in the world, attracts thirteen million visitors per year, and its airport recently claimed the crown of busiest in the world, by number of international passengers.

David Millar - 25/08/2015 - 00:38

The Grail Code: The Mystic Druidic Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth

What advanced wisdom was Jesus passing on to his inner circle?

ancient-origins - 11/09/2018 - 20:20

Drugs in War: A Long, Troubled History

When we hear the two words, “drugs” and “war,” used in the same sentence, we might think of the “War on Drugs” but what about drugs during war or drugs after war? Addictive drugs and armed warfare have a long and storied history from the Roman legion soldiers drinking too much wine to frenzied Viking berserkers on magic mushrooms. However, the almost unexplored amphetamine addictions of Nazi Germany in World War II were literally Hitler’s drug problems.

Sahir - 14/06/2022 - 01:42

From Urfa To Edessa To Şanlıurfa: Spanning 10,000 Years Of History

During the Hellenistic Period from 312 BC to 63 BC, the Seleucid Empire was a major superpower and at its apex encompassed Anatolia, Persia, the Levant, (now modern Turkey, Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, and parts of Turkmenistan) yet one would struggle to find the city of Edessa, founded by Seleucus I Nicator, one of the Diadochi of Alexander the Great, on a modern map.

micki pistorius - 29/04/2022 - 22:04

4,000-Year-Old Lost Mesopotamian City Discovered in Iraq

A 4,000-year-old lost city has been discovered in Iraqi Kurdistan, according to researchers.

“We weren’t expecting to discover a city here at all,” said Christine Kepinski, who explored the site, according to the French National Center for Scientific Research journal.

ancient-origins - 08/04/2019 - 18:56