As Greek mythology goes, the universe was once a big soup of nothingness. Then, two things happened: either Chaos or Gaia created the universe as we know it, or Ouranos and Tethys gave birth to the first beings.
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Lynda Telford
Lynda Telford writes historical articles and is Events and Projects Officer for the Yorkshire Branch of the Richard III society. As a member of the Roman Society her first book concerns the Dictator Lucius Cornelius Sulla, who was blamed for many of the ills of the late Roman Republic. Other interests include medieval monasticism, particularly the Cistercian order in Yorkshire, and early Tudor history. She is a keen amateur archaeologist, leads guided tours to historical sites and she is the author of five books, including 'Women of Medieval England' , 'Women of the Vatican' and her latest Women of Ancient Rome for Amberley. She lives in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
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Myths & Legends
Throughout the long ages of our collective history, gods and goddesses have been revered, worshiped, and feared. Ancient mythologies from around the world are rife with deities who instilled awe and dread in the hearts of their followers.
Human Origins
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Ancient Technology
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Ancient Places
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Opinion
How old is the Tarot? This is a question that seems easy to answer today. As playing cards, we can confidently map the Tarot to the early 15th century. Mystery solved? Well, it’s not quite that simple.
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