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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Jennifer and Alexander John
Jennifer John is an art historian, Mayanist and photographer. Her PhD, from University College London, examined Postclassic Maya ceramic iconography at Lamanai, Belize. Alexander John is a medical doctor who also trained in London, he is also an artist and student of anthropology.
For the last ten years they have lived on small islands off the coast of Australia, where they have conducted their research. In 2015 they adventured through Central America with their three daughters, searching for and photographing ancient Maya animations presented in their book Maya Gods of Time and on their website www.mayagodsoftime.com.
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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
Today, our planet teems with over 8 billion human beings, a staggering contrast to the world 800,000 to 900,000 years ago.
Ancient Technology
Out of all the amazing archaeological discoveries made each and every day around the world, my favorites have got to be those that emerge from the depths of the ocean.
Ancient Places
A controversial paper recently published in the journal Archaeological Prospection has generated debate and criticism from archaeologists and geologists alike.
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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