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The best in archaeology, lost civilizations, sacred texts, ancient places, artifacts, mysteries & unexplained phenomena. Always keeping an open mind!
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The first Russian tsar, Ivan IV, was a complex figure, and this is evident in the way he ruled. For instance, although he was a devout #Christian and made huge donations to monasteries, he had no qualms about killing priests. ancient-origins.net/history-famous…
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The Domovoi can be a good and protective spirit for your home and family, however there are important rules to follow to ensure they do not turn malicious. ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-…
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With the global spread of a deadly coronavirus, world leaders have turned to the ancient tradition of quarantine. Used for 1000s of years but does it really work?
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The early life of Henrietta of England was marked with tragic events and her marriage was not a happy union. But what caused her early and unexpected death? #history ancient-origins.net/history-famous…
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Prague is famous for many things, but its occult history is often overlooked. The discovery of a 16th century alchemy laboratory hidden beneath the city streets, stunned the nation. #history ancient-origins.net/ancient-places…
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The Dark Ages are a provocative time period in history. Some question the extent of knowledge lost, others the territory it covered. ancient-origins.net/history-import…
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Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza are quite possibly the most famous archaeological site in the world, engulfed in mystery and many unanswered questions, and forever debated by humanity. ancient-origins.net/ancient-places…
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Dancing in a gown of moonbeams as her long blond hair flows around her, a samodiva knows how to entice her prey – men. But Bulgarian myth encourages any who see her to beware of this seemingly innocent wood nymph. Looks can deceive. #legend #Bulgaria ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-…
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Mycenae, Greece - The Galactic plane over the gate of Lions
Photo Loukas Hapsis
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The trodden, squashed and flattened fire layer that archaeologists have unearthed beneath the streets of London, allows us to see into a contorted world, when London became a vision of hell on earth. ancient-origins.net/history-import…
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Ancient England: King Egbert ruled Wessex and strived to unite England against the brutal Viking attacks. Allied with other kingdoms in England he united England and became its first King. ancient-origins.net/history-famous…
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Persistence pays off! After a painstaking 30-year search, metal detectorists found what they were looking for - an enormous 2000-year-old treasure trove in Jersey. ancient-origins.net/news-history-a…
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There are few places left in the world where people still live as their ancient ancestors did. One example recently is the uncontacted Sentinelese on North Sentinel island but a more approachable example is a village in Fiji. ancient-origins.net/ancient-places…
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#Sobek, the crocodile god, is one of #Egypt’s Old Kingdom Gods. While he was a fertility god and provided protection from the dangers of the Nile, he had a darker side. ancient-origins.net/ancient-places…
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Rano Raraku quarry, this was where the majority of the Easter Island moai statues were quarried from ... and 'walked' to their current positions.
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This #UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the prime tourist destinations in #Bangladesh. With its simple, harmonious lines and its profusion of carved decoration, it influenced Buddhist architecture as far away as Cambodia. ancient-origins.net/ancient-places…
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Mount Nermu, Turkey
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Did a deceased Viking get sent to the afterlife by being cast off to sea in a burning ship as is commonly portrayed? Discoveries regarding #Viking funeral rituals have found that not to be the usual custom. So, how did the deceased get sent to afterlife? ancient-origins.net/history-ancien…
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India is an exciting travel destination, so much diversity there is a lot to take in and see. However, these little-known locations off the beaten trail are so individual that intrepid travelers looking for something a bit different should seek them out
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