This comprehensive book explores the spectacular art of the first millennium B.C. from the Near East to Western Europe. This was the world of Odysseus, in which trade proliferated with Phoenician merchants; of King Midas, whose tomb was...Read more
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Runes are the ancient Norse alphabet used for communication, divination, and magical work. In Futhark, American runologist Edred Thorsson introduces readers to the 24 runes of the Elder Futhark, their definitions, and mystic properties...Read more
Saturday, July 14, 2018 - 06:24
Since prehistory, humans have braved sharp knives, fire, and grindstones to transform raw ingredients into something delicious—or at least edible. Tools shape what we eat, but they have also transformed how we consume, and how we think...Read more
Saturday, July 14, 2018 - 06:24
It always seems counterintuitive to moderns that warfare and religion can be consistent. Ideally, followers of the prince of peace are to avoid the sword and shield. Clearly, this has not always been the case. Frequently in the...Read more
Saturday, July 14, 2018 - 05:58
La Merica (la mer’.e.ca) Ancient Portuguese name for America. Meaning: “The Western Star” This book is made possible by the re-discovery of an ancient science handed down to the Portuguese, by successive secret societies, within the...Read more
Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 03:08
The Book of Daniel is a study, a commentary of the book of Daniel in the Bible. Each verse and each sentence is dissected to unveil great prophesies which are coming to fruition today. It cannot be over-emphasized how relevant this book...Read more
Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 03:08
In recent years, the common perception of the Neanderthals has been transformed, thanks to new discoveries and paradigm-shattering scientific innovations. It turns out that the Neanderthals’ behavior was surprisingly modern: they buried...Read more
Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 03:07
Since the days of conquistador Hernán Cortés, rumors have circulated about a lost city of immense wealth hidden somewhere in the Honduran interior, called the White City or the Lost City of the Monkey God. Indigenous tribes speak of...Read more
Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 03:07
New Evidence Showing That the Earliest Origins of Human Culture, Religion, and Technology Derive From the Lost World of the Denisovans
Built at the end of the last ice age around 9600 BCE, Göbekli Tepe in southeast...Read more
Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 03:06
Journey Back to the Time of Krishna, His Holy City, and the Mahabharata War
Located on the west coast of India in the state of Gujarat, the city of Dwaraka is considered one of the seven holy cities of India. Archaeological...Read more
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From the epic stories of Homer to the philosophical insights of Marcus Aurelius, The Essential Classics is a bountiful anthology of one thousand years of Greek and Roman literature. It is a treasure trove of familiar masterworks by such...Read more
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A compelling new account of religion in Roman Britain, weaving together the latest archaeological research and a new analysis of ancient literature to illuminate parallels between past and present
Two thousand years ago, the Romans...Read more
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The Question is a magical fable about a seer, a seeker, and a scribe. It is about being lost and finding the way, of learning to ask the most important questions and discovering the deepest answers. It is a journey that reaches beyond...Read more
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Why are so many people fascinated by treasure? Is it purely a desire for wealth, or is it also the romantic appeal of tales of lost ancient artifacts?
It is certainly true that the stories behind the loss and recovery of a number...Read more
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 17:13
Providing a series of fascinating views of Imperial Rome, The Letters of the Younger Pliny also offer one of the fullest self-portraits to survive from classical times. Pliny's lively and very personal letters address an astonishing...Read more
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 17:12
Research has long since established that the civilisations of Europe, Persia, and India are linked, linguistically and culturally, dating back to some point in prehistory that has been lost to human memory. Many scholars have postulated...Read more
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 17:09
Five hundred years ago Michelangelo began work on a painting that became one of the most famous pieces of art in the world—the Sistine Chapel ceiling. Every year millions of people come to see Michelangelo's Sistine ceiling, which is the...Read more
Friday, June 22, 2018 - 17:07
During the last centuries of the first millennium BCE, most of the Mediterranean basin and the Near East were either directly or indirectly under the influence of Hellenism. The Greeks spread their ideas to Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Persia...Read more
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This landmark book brings together the lineages and teachings of the spiritual masters around the world whose symbol has been the serpent or dragon. The book traces the fabled beginnings of these adepts from the legendary continents in...Read more
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When Michael J. Behe's first book, Darwin's Black Box, was published in 1996, it launched the intelligent design movement. Critics howled, yet hundreds of thousands of readers -- and a growing number of scientists -- were intrigued by...Read more
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