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The Ancient Philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita, Song of God
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Aztec Weapons: The Horrifying Aztec Armory
... that had usually aided in their capture. A large ceramic statue of an Aztec eagle warrior exhibited at the Museo ... of the Aztecs, unleashed a furious macauahuitl attack on a statue of the Virgin Mary, according to one Franciscan monk. ...
Jake Leigh-Howarth - 03/04/2022 - 22:59
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The Roman god Bacchus as a Christian icon
... from these rules. The Bacchanalia: Bacchanal before a Statue of Pan, 1631 – 1633, Nicolas Poussin ( Public Domain ...
Riley Winters - 21/10/2014 - 13:47
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Archaeologists Piece Together Ancient Ice Age Artwork
Recent archaeological excavations at Vogelherd Cave in the Lone Valley of Southwestern Germany recovered the head of an ivory figurine whose body was first uncovered at the original site dig in 1931, enabling researchers to finally complete the work of art and identify the figurine as that of a lion.
aprilholloway - 19/07/2013 - 02:39
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Striking at the Heart of the Pharaoh: Social Injustice and Deception in the Place of Truth – Part I
A couple of years before he celebrated his jubilee, Ramesses III was beset by internal problems. A great king who had combated vicious enemies from all corners and was deified by his subjects for his decisiveness; he was cast into a cauldron of unpopularity for a brief while, when a seemingly innocuous protest about delayed wages by elite artisans from Deir el-Medina turned into a commentary on corruption and social injustice which led to the world’s first recorded strike.
anand balaji - 10/12/2018 - 16:41
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Why does culture sometimes evolve via sudden bursts of innovation?
Human beings inherit many genetic traits directly from their parents. However, cultural traits – tools, beliefs and behaviors that are transmitted by learning – can be passed on not only by parents but also teachers and peers. Many animals have learned behaviors, but people are uniquely good at building on existing knowledge to innovate further.
ancient-origins - 14/06/2016 - 03:49
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Burial Mounds in Serbia Reveal Skeletons of 5,000-Year-Old Painted Men
Entombed inside two large barrows (burial mounds) located on an open plain in northern Serbia, a team of scientists from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IAEPAN) found some highly anomalous skeletons. The men in these burial mounds were of significant height, and the bones of each had been painted over with red ochre dye made from the clay of the earth.
Nathan Falde - 24/02/2022 - 14:00
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Roman Era Tombs Discovered in Egypt Reveal Diverse Trends in Burial Architecture and Grave Goods
... incense burner, and the base of a small sandstone sphinx statue. The funerary mask found in one of the tombs. ( ...
Alicia McDermott - 24/08/2017 - 23:01
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The Vulture Stone of Gobekli Tepe: The World’s First Pictogram?
A report in the Hürriet Daily News published in July of this year announced that the world’s earliest pictogram had been discovered at the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe, Southeast Turkey. It was not specified what example was being referred to, but it is clear that Müslüm Ercan, Director of the Șanliurfa Museum, was referring to a relief depicted on the west-facing side of Pillar 43, Enclosure D. Pillar 43 is known more widely as the ‘vulture stone’.
Alistair - 27/10/2015 - 23:44
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Ice Age Figurines and the Sanctity of Prehistoric Obesity
While we all know too much icing can lead to obesity, a new study now says too much “Ice Age” can too, linking the famous Ice Age Venus figurines with a widespread prehistoric desire for “female obesity.”
ashley cowie - 02/12/2020 - 17:47
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River of Mercury in Underworld of Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl may lead to Royal Tomb
Archaeologists believe that a recent discovery of liquid mercury in a subterranean tunnel beneath the Temple of the Feathered Serpent in Teotihuacan, Mexico, may represent an underworld river that leads the way to a Royal tomb or tombs. The remains of the kings of Teotihuacan, some of the most powerful rulers of the pre-Hispanic world, have never been found. Such a discovery would be monumental as it would unravel many of the mysteries surrounding this ancient civilization.
aprilholloway - 25/04/2015 - 20:55
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Petra, Jordan: Gorgeous Rose-Red City and Wonder of the World
Petra, Jordan is one of the world's most famous archaeological sites, where ancient Eastern traditions blend with Hellenistic architecture. The lost city of Petra - named as one of the new 7 Wonders of the World - is a majestic place that is thousands of years old, yet it still holds hidden secrets waiting to be unveiled.
Joanna Gillan - 27/08/2020 - 21:32
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Venta Icenorum: Excavating Romans In Boudicca’s Lands
... and she is a part time History tutor. Top Image : Statue of Boudicca commissioned by Queen Victoria ( Rixie / ...
Rebecca Batley - 04/01/2023 - 23:09
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Sayhuite Monolith: Can You Solve the Mystery of the 200 Designs Carved by a Forgotten Creator?
... The Monolith of Tlaloc: Did Moving This Massive Stone Statue Incite the Fury of the Aztec Rain God? Underwater ...
dhwty - 16/12/2017 - 18:50
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The Valley of the Temples – Glorious Greek Monuments in Sicily
... rock, built around an open area. Within this sanctuary a statue of a deity was on display flanked by a colonnade of ...
Ed Whelan - 28/07/2019 - 01:59
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Etruscan Temple Unearthed In Shadow Of Tempio Grande, Vulci
A team of Italian archaeologists excavating at the ancient Etruscan city of Vulci has discovered a previously unknown of monumental temple near the legendary Tempio Grande sacred site.
ashley cowie - 11/11/2022 - 21:57
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The Ghosts and Superstitions of Ancient Rome
... omen) was an omen of misfortune, as well as when a divine statue was sweating blood. Deep terror shook those who heard ...
Alessandra Filiaci - 01/07/2020 - 21:36
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Mysteries of the Tayos Caves
A detailed examination of the controversial expeditions to the Tayos Cave complex in Ecuador and the treasures glimpsed in its depths
ancient-origins - 04/01/2020 - 16:34
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Two Exceptional Greek Temples Uncovered in 2,600-Year-Old City of Poseidonia Paestum
... the cella served as a sacred space housing a cult image or statue representing the specific deity venerated in the ...
Sahir - 16/01/2024 - 13:56
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Ancient Pattern Poetry – A Visual Story
... make the Trojan Horse , and the latter on the wings of a statue representing Love as a bearded child. The last poem, ...
dhwty - 04/11/2019 - 23:02