Natural rock formations or man made?

Venus Figurines Fertility Symbols, Portraits, Dolls, or Upper Paleolithic Porn?

Dinner Invitations for Famous People from the Past

From the powerful civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley, to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Here we feature some of the most seminal and influential events and people throughout history, that have helped shape the world we know today.

Mummified Crocodiles Sacrificed to the Gods Uncovered in Egypt

While performing excavations at a site known as Qubbat al-Haw in southern Egypt in 2019, archaeologists from the University of Jan in Spain made a strange and startling discovery. They unearthed a...

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Faiyum Oasis: The Heart-Shaped Hidden Garden of Egypt

In TV shows and movies, if an oasis is shown, it is usually either a mirage or some tiny pool of water next to a palm tree in the middle of the desert. We could be forgiven for thinking that all...

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European Monarchies Pay Their Respects at the Funeral of Greeces Last King

The last man to serve as King of Greece, Constantine II, passed away on January 10, 2023 in an Athens hospital from complications related to a stroke. Constantine II hadnt served as king since the...

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Cousins Married to Protect Their Farmland in Bronze Age Greece

It was customary for cousins to marry in the Aegean Bronze Age, according to a team of archaeogeneticists studying ancient social customs. Cousin marriage is defined as the legal union of two...

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The One Night House: Squatters from Welsh Folklore

The story of the one night house, or tŷ unnos, is something heard from a friend or relative. The Welsh custom is a quaint tradition with interesting roots. Oral history is keeping the concept alive,...

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7 of The Most Skilled Sword Fighters in History

Besides perhaps the gun, no other weapon has been as heavily romanticized as the sword. For millennia, weve been using the sword to settle debates, both personal quarrels in the form of duels, and...

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Ten Mythical Creatures in Ancient Folklore from Around the World

Mythical creatures, legendary beasts , and supernatural, mystical, and god-like beings have fascinated us since ancient times. They have filled folklore, stories, songs, and works of art. Sometimes...

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The Lost Egyptian Origins of the Superstitious Numbers 13 and 18

The superstitious numbers 13 and 18 both have a long history reaching back millennia. The first is usually regarded as unlucky, the latter, lucky but why? What are the actual origins of these...

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Home DNA testing has exploded in popularity in recent years, with millions of people around the world using these kits to learn more about their ancestry and genetic health risks. However, while...

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St Knuts Day: Jan 13 - The Scandinavian Fun Finale To Christmas!

Every culture has its own unique holidays and traditions, but one of the most interesting cultural holidays is St Knuts Day. St Knuts Day, also known as the Feast of St Knut, is a traditional...

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Roland the Farter: Medieval Englands Celebrity Flatulist

A manor in Suffolk and a whopping 30 acres (12 hectares) of land was given to a person who was renowned for his ability to gas, quite literally, at the behest of King Henry II. Roland le Petour, also...

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Lasers Map Mysteries of the Maya Calendar, Centuries Older than Thought

Renowned for their precision, vision, and place in time, Mesoamerican calendars have long been held up as an example of the early advancement of the civilizations of the indigenous people of North,...

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14 Stunning Pictures of Ancient Ghost Towns

Whether the result of war, famine, disaster, or an empires downfall, hundreds of ancient and medieval towns and cities across the world have become deserted . Many of them remain today as abandoned...

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Murderous Medicine: Six Strange and Horrifying Ancient Medical Treatments

The medical field has advanced significantly compared to where it was fifty years ago, let alone over 1,000 years ago. Although modern technology has allowed us to understand more about the human...

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Sacred Calendars and New Years: Cycles of Time and Ages

The global holiday of a new year symbolizes all we have experienced for the duration of the year, and all our hopes and dreams for the year ahead. Such observances date back over 4,000 years, often...

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The Feast of Epiphany: Who Were The Three Kings and Where Did They Come From?

In Western Christianity, the feast of Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day, is celebrated annually on the 6th January to commemorate the visit of the Magi , wise men, or kings from the East to...

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Remorseless Chronicles of Slaughter: Fatal First Contact Between Ancient Greece and the Tribes of India

Unlocking the Identity of the Stirling Knight

Meat Eater Sarcophagi in Turkey Turned Bodies to Skeletons in 40 Days

Thessaloniki Metro Construction Reveals Unimaginable Treasures

Top Ten Giant Discoveries in North America

Deadly Poison Discovered on Medieval Book Covers Could Have Killed

Thoths Storm: New Evidence for Ancient Egyptians in Ireland?

When ancient Egypt and Ireland are spoken about in the same breath it usually results in the rolling of eyes, polite exits and the sound of murmurs citing pseudo-history and new age babble. At least...

Prison Hulks, Devil Dogs and Smuggling on Deadmans Island

Who Was Shahmaran? Lover, Trickster, Ancient Persian Snake Lady

Tarchon and Tyrrhenus: The Etruscan Romulus and Remus?

The Dramatic True Story Behind Disneys Mulan

Eight Bizarre Superstitions from Ancient History

Han Purple: A 2,800-year-old artificial pigment that quantum physicists are trying to understand

Han purple is an artificial pigment created by the Chinese over 2,500 years ago, which was used in wall paintings and to decorate the famous terracotta warriors, as well as ceramics, metal ware, and...

6 Shockingly Successful Ancient Warfare Tactics

Ten amazing inventions from ancient times

The Evidence is Cut in Stone: A Compelling Argument for Lost High Technology in Ancient Egypt

The Vajra: An Ancient Weapon of War

The Discovery that Revealed Ancient Humans Navigated the Seas 130,000 Years Ago

Harmony with Nature Revealed at 10,500-year-old Hunter-Gatherer Site in Yorkshire

At a site near Scarborough in North Yorkshire, the exceptionally well-preserved remains of a small settlement dating back 10,500 years have been found which was once inhabited by a group of hunter-gatherers.

Unlocking the Secrets of the Holloways: An Exploration of Englands Sunken Labyrinths

10 Shocking Facts about the Ancient Romans

Prison Hulks, Devil Dogs and Smuggling on Deadmans Island

Faiyum Oasis: The Heart-Shaped Hidden Garden of Egypt

Were Vikings in South America Over 400 Years Before Columbus?

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.Mother and Child Reunion Of Thetis And AchillesThe Iliad can provide new insights on the role of motherhood among the ancient Greek gods, and by extension, amongst ancient mortal Greek women themselves. Very much like the lyrics of the famous...Mother and Child Reunion Of Thetis And AchillesSeductive Sirens of Greek Mythology and How Heroes Resisted ThemCelestial Goddess Selene: The Ancient Greek Goddess of the MoonPegasus of Greek Mythology: Majestic Winged Horse of Mount OlympusDreams of Human-Powered Flight: Daedalus and the Story of IcarusFamous PeopleEuropean Monarchies Pay Their Respects at the Funeral of Greeces Last KingThe last man to serve as King of Greece, Constantine II, passed away on January 10, 2023 in an Athens hospital from complications related to a stroke.7 of The Most Skilled Sword Fighters in HistoryAre You Related To An Ancient VIP?Roland the Farter: Medieval Englands Celebrity FlatulistThe Feast of Epiphany: Who Were The Three Kings and Where Did They Come From?7 Child Monarchs from History and How They Changed the WorldUnexplained PhenomenaThe Chilling Mystery of the Octavius Ghost ShipThere are many strange mysteries that reside in history, but one of the most unsettling is that of the Octavius ghost ship.What is a Wendigo? The Beast with an insatiable Hunger for Human FleshThe Awe-Inspiring Karnak Temple Complex and Vatican of Ancient EgyptThe Mysterious Man from Taured Evidence for a Parallel Universe?7 Legendary Cryptids that Turned Out to Be Real!Lost and Found Evidence of Extreme Size Life Forms Everywhere!Important EventsFaiyum Oasis: The Heart-Shaped Hidden Garden of EgyptIn TV shows and movies, if an oasis is shown, it is usually either a mirage or some tiny pool of water next to a palm tree in the middle of the desert.The Stories Behind Seven of the Worst Massacres in Ancient HistoryDid the Yuan Dynastys Use of Paper Money Cause Hyperinflation?The Plague of Athens Killed Over a Quarter of the Citys PopulationWhat was the Deadly Cocoliztli Disease that Decimated Aztec Society?17th Century British Christmas Ban Led to Civil WarTop New Stories16-Meter-Long Papyrus Discovered Within Saqqara SarcophagusAn exciting discovery has been made in Egypts Saqqara region, where a team of archaeologists have uncovered a 16-meter-long (52.5 ft) ancient papyrus - a true historical treasure that hasnt been...St Helena, Discoverer of the True Cross, Was the First ArchaeologistMummified Crocodiles Sacrificed to the Gods Uncovered in EgyptHarmony with Nature Revealed at 10,500-year-old Hunter-Gatherer Site in YorkshireSons of God: Sumerian Elite Ruling Sumerian Class Abducting Khabiru WomenRebuilding the Newport Ship: The Welsh Shipwreck Rivalling the Mary RoseMyths & LegendsThoths Storm: New Evidence for Ancient Egyptians in Ireland?When ancient Egypt and Ireland are spoken about in the same breath it usually results in the rolling of eyes, polite exits and the sound of murmurs citing pseudo-history and new age babble. At least...Prison Hulks, Devil Dogs and Smuggling on Deadmans IslandWho Was Shahmaran? Lover, Trickster, Ancient Persian Snake LadyTarchon and Tyrrhenus: The Etruscan Romulus and Remus?The Dramatic True Story Behind Disneys MulanEight Bizarre Superstitions from Ancient HistoryHuman OriginsThoths Storm: New Evidence for Ancient Egyptians in Ireland?When ancient Egypt and Ireland are spoken about in the same breath it usually results in the rolling of eyes, polite exits and the sound of murmurs citing pseudo-history and new age babble. At least...Ancient Anomalous Human Skeletons: Humanity Could be Much Older Than We ThinkAre You Related To An Ancient VIP?The Truth Behind the Christ Myth: Ancient Origins of the Often Used Legend Part IAsherah: Gods Forgotten WifeLegendary Locks: Can Hair Act as a Sixth Sense, Protecting us from Danger?Ancient TechnologyHan Purple: A 2,800-year-old artificial pigment that quantum physicists are trying to understandHan purple is an artificial pigment created by the Chinese over 2,500 years ago, which was used in wall paintings and to decorate the famous terracotta warriors, as well as ceramics, metal ware, and...6 Shockingly Successful Ancient Warfare TacticsTen amazing inventions from ancient timesThe Evidence is Cut in Stone: A Compelling Argument for Lost High Technology in Ancient EgyptThe Vajra: An Ancient Weapon of WarThe Discovery that Revealed Ancient Humans Navigated the Seas 130,000 Years AgoAncient PlacesHarmony with Nature Revealed at 10,500-year-old Hunter-Gatherer Site in YorkshireAt a site near Scarborough in North Yorkshire, the exceptionally well-preserved remains of a small settlement dating back 10,500 years have been found which was once inhabited by a group of hunter-gatherers.Unlocking the Secrets of the Holloways: An Exploration of Englands Sunken Labyrinths10 Shocking Facts about the Ancient RomansPrison Hulks, Devil Dogs and Smuggling on Deadmans IslandFaiyum Oasis: The Heart-Shaped Hidden Garden of EgyptWere Vikings in South America Over 400 Years Before Columbus?OpinionThe Truth Behind the Christ Myth: Ancient Origins of the Often Used Legend Part IWhat 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 shepherdsLibrary in Stone: The Ica Stones of Professor Cabrera Part ITwo Sides to Every Story: The North American Martyrs Shrines and Indigenous/ Roman Catholic RelationsThe Origins of the Faeries: Encoded in our Cultures Part ICurse of the Buried Pearl: The Hunt for Ancient Treasures Part IThe Enigma of the Shugborough InscriptionOur Mission

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