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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com -  When darkness falls and the days get colder, we gather around the fireplace to embrace the warmth. In the old days, when there

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - In the spring of 1495, Charles VIII of France's Italian campaign was disrupted by a severe outbreak of a mysterious illness. This disease, characterized

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - As Christmas draws near, children eagerly anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus, hoping for gifts that reward their good behavior. The familiar tale

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have finished their latest excavations at Oxyrhynchus, an ancient city and archaeological site in Egypt with exceptional historical and archaeological findings. Set

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Most of us would think twice before placing this little pooping guy known as Caganer at home during Christmas. Our friends and family

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Today, we associate mistletoe with Christmas. We decorate with mistletoe and don't think much about how this wonderful plant entered our homes. To many

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com -  In June, construction workers in Hidalgo, Mexico, were expanding the Pachuca-Huejutla highway when they stumbled upon an unexpected find. Beneath the surface lay

A. Sutherland  - AncientPages.com  - Ancient legends of Perchta (also known as Berchta or Berta) are native to Austria, especially Salzburg, the Alpine regions of Switzerland, and southern

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In ancient manuscripts and historical documents that have survived the passage of time, there are captivating accounts of encounters with mysterious shining beings.

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - On December 13, the Feast of Saint Lucy is celebrated in some countries. This memorable Christmas holiday is of great importance, mainly in

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The discovery of a 14kg hoard of mail armor near the Roman legionary fortress in Bonn, Germany, sheds light on the logistical practices of

A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com - Throughout history, ancient cultures' visions of the world's origins reflect their rich creativity and imagination. Creation beliefs are expressed through myths and legends, each

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Although fashion magazines and social media significantly impact contemporary dressing styles, it's fascinating to consider that in early modern European cities, there were actual

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com -  Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, archaeologists have persevered in their mission to uncover history whenever possible. Their dedication has led to the

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Inside the Maltravieso Cave in Spain, researchers have carefully examined several fascinating ancient rock paintings. Dating cave art is typically challenging because mineral-based

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Wild Hunt is a well-known folklore story in Northern Europe. It is said that seeing the Wild Hunt is dangerous because it

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Emotions are often experienced physically, manifesting as sensations like a heavy heart or butterflies in the stomach. This phenomenon seems intrinsic to human

Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – It may sound somewhat surprising, but the celebration of Christmas, Easter, Midsummer, and Saint's Day was forbidden in Scotland for a very long

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Did you know that the enigmatic Hockomock Swamp is a place teeming with mysteries and unexplained phenomena? This expansive wetland has been the

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent discovery near Lake Bashplemi in Georgia's Dmanisi region offers compelling evidence of languages yet to be understood by scientists. An ancient

Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The spring of 2024 was truly unforgettable for amateur archaeologist Claus Falsby During his first experience with a metal detector, he discovered a