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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Jim Patterson
Co-founder of the Louisville Esoteric Society and avid researcher of ancient megalithic architecture. I have an ongoing obsession with the magnificent temple complex at Baalbek, Lebanon - - among many ancient architectural wonders that are impossible to reproduce based on orthodox explanations. I definitely favor a catastrophism/cyclical theory of history versus a gradualism/evolutionary perspective. Always questioning.....always seeking.
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The seductive scenery along the east coast of Attica in Greece overlooking the Aegean Sea, easily lures one back to an era when mythical gods and goddesses still claimed the land and implored their heroes to build temples for them and their heroines to serve in their sanctuaries as priestesses.
Kondiaronk was a legendary Native American Chief of the Wendat people in New France who faced the challenge of leading his people in the face of war and destruction.
In June 2017, kayakers in Washington encounter a strange occurrence on Yale Lake.
Warfare has unfortunately been a recurring part of human history, with conflicts arising from territorial disputes, cultural differences, and the drive for power.
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Myths & Legends
Imagine a group of rats whose tails have become so entangled that they've formed a grotesque, single entity - that's what's known as a "rat king."
Human Origins
Peering into the development stages of the Neolithic cultures of Old Europe has always been a challenging task for archaeologists and scholars. Reaching so far back into time in the hope of piecing together a detailed picture is a task that involves decades of dedicated work.
Ancient Technology
When we think of ancient technology, we often imagine simple tools and primitive machinery.
Ancient Places
Throughout history, humans have sought refuge and safety in the mountains.
Opinion
What is the origin of the legend of the Christed Son who was born of a virgin on December 25th? I am sure you are familiar with his legend which states that he was born in a manger surrounded by shepherds
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At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.
The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe.
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