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Former Home of South African Statesman Rumored To Be Haunted
... a pilgrimage to Pretoria just to visit the old house.” A statue of General Smuts in the garden. The Current Owners: ...
micki pistorius - 27/05/2021 - 01:53
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The Legendary Founder of Korea, Dangun Wanggeom
... (an immortal mountain spirit) at the age of 1908. A statue of Dangun. ( San-Shin ) Dangun as a God and ...
dhwty - 17/02/2016 - 03:55
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Raiders of Hispania: Unravelling the Secrets of the Suebi
... suppress rebels against the Suebi, and defy the Visigoths. Statue of Rechiar, Suebic King of Galicia (sculpted ...
Caleb Strom - 28/12/2018 - 18:49
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Skulls in Ukraine Reveal Early Modern Humans Came From the East
By Eva-Maria Geigl & Thierry Grange/The Conversation
ancient origins - 13/11/2023 - 21:52
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Exploring the Cupisnique Civilization: First Amongst the Supernatural Decapitators?
... act of decapitation. A reproduction of a Moche decapitator statue on display at the Army Museum in Stockholm. (Peter ...
B. B. Wagner - 06/08/2019 - 13:27
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‘Super-Father’: One in 200 Men are Descendants of Genghis Khan
... were quite productive! Top image: Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, Tsonjin Boldog, Mongolia. Source: Guy Bryant / Adobe ...
lizleafloor - 17/05/2022 - 01:58
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Sangam Literature: These Tantalizing Tales Offer a Window into Ancient Tamil Life
... information about Tamilakam during that time. Kannagi statue in Marina Beach, Chennai. (Balamurugan Srinivasan/ CC ...
dhwty - 12/06/2018 - 01:55
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An Intriguing Empire: The Lasting Impression of the Nomadic Liao Dynasty on Chinese Culture
... was when Abaoji formally established himself as emperor. Statue in Huairen County, Shanxi, China, commemorating Abaoji ...
dhwty - 27/09/2017 - 13:58
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Fascinating Facts About the Hellenistic Age (Video)
... civilization, a Greek temple ruins with a female goddess statue. Source: Royalty-Free /Adobe Stock By Robbie ...
Robbie Mitchell - 21/04/2024 - 20:50
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Ix Chel’s Coiled Snake Headdress: Sacred Symbol of Maya Women
... of the crone goddess is associated with the waning moon. Statue depicting a crone aspect of the goddess Ixchel (Ix ...
lennie - 12/05/2020 - 20:20
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The City of Refuge: Ancient Hawaiian Sanctuary Protected Law Breakers from Death Sentence
For the ancient people living on the Hawaiian Islands, kapu was a major factor in their day-to-day lives. Kapu was a system of laws that governed political and religious affairs as well as lifestyle choices and gender roles. Anyone caught guilty of breaking kapu was sentenced to death. The only refuge a kapu rule-breaker could find was at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, a sanctuary that also protected defeated warriors and civilians in times of war. No one could be harmed while they were within the sacred walls of Puʻuhonua.
Kerry Sullivan - 09/12/2016 - 21:48
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Hwarang, The ‘Flowering Knights’ of Korea: Deadly Warriors That Looked and Smelled Good!
... 8th Century Toilet Unearthed at Korean Palace Complex A statue of General Kim Yusin at Hwangseong Park in Gyeongju, ...
dhwty - 29/04/2019 - 22:59
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Talatat Blocks and Akhenaten’s Failed Architectural Revolution
Egypt has a rich history of architectural monuments that dot its landscape. Each monument is a testament to the pharaoh who created it. These buildings have forever cemented the names of the pharaohs in the annals of Egyptian history, granting them the everlasting immortality that they craved. And yet, there is one pharaoh who was robbed of this honor. In the New Kingdom era, mysterious, alien-like pharaoh Akhenaten would lead a revolution that would shake the very foundations of Egyptian culture.
Khadija Tauseef - 14/04/2022 - 23:01
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Kesaria Stupa: Ancient Site Commemorating the Alms Bowl of the Buddha
... Rain Reduces Indian Buddhist Stupa to Rubble Large, Rare Statue Portraying the Death of Buddha Unearthed at Ancient ...
Cecilia Bogaard - 11/09/2021 - 14:37
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Controversy Surrounds Artifacts on Azores Islands: Evidence of Advanced Ancient Seafarers?
... artifacts, or that they may have been fake. Rumors about a statue found on one of the islands by early settlers have ... were there, though the precise whereabouts of this statue (if it really existed) are now unknown. Costa ...
ancient-origins - 17/10/2016 - 22:01
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Was Llywelyn the Great Wales’ Greatest Native Ruler?
... he campaigned alongside the English against the Scots. A statue of Llywelyn the Great, Conwy. (Rhion Pritchard / ...
dhwty - 24/05/2020 - 18:39
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What Makes Spartan Women So Different From Other Ancients?
... bodily exercise, it becomes very apparent to why this is. Statue of woman wearing a short chiton, to show what Spartan ...
B. B. Wagner - 23/01/2020 - 18:46
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Juana Ines de la Cruz – 17th Century Philosopher, Composer, and Poet Who Spoke For Women’s Rights
... Ines’ real claim to fame, i.e. as a literary genius. Statue of Juana Inés in Madrid, Spain. (Sanbec / CC BY-SA ...
dhwty - 04/03/2019 - 01:46
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Minerva Is Often Identified With The Greek Athena, But Her Origins Ran Deeper
... goddess of wisdom can still be seen today. For instance, a statue of Minerva stands in the center of Rome’s La ...
dhwty - 25/12/2018 - 23:06
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Did a Sultan Find Medusa’s Sarcophagus in the Basilica Cistern?
... that Medusa and Shahmeran are actually the same woman. Statue of Shahmeran in Tarsus, Turkey (Nedim Ardoğa / CC BY ...
Mark Brophy - 26/09/2022 - 14:55