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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The motif of a magical artifact as a flaming sword with some supernatural power has appeared frequently across different folklore, myths, and legends. These
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The witnesses say they never intended to see or explore the mysterious cave. They stumbled upon it through a mix of luck and
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Vikings
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Norse people and the Vikings held many secrets, some of which were never meant to be revealed. Yet, our understanding of their
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Finland, with its enchanting lakes, enigmatic forests, and serene white summer nights, offers a landscape that invites deep reflection. The Finns aptly refer
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AncientPages.com - When I started my research on the Samuel George Morton Cranial Collection, a librarian leaned over my laptop one day to share some lore. “Legend has
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AncientPages.com - While ancient Greece is one of the best known cultures of antiquity, there are no surviving historical narratives covering events between 1200 and 760BC. This period
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - He was among the most formidable and influential rulers of ancient times, achieving much at a significant cost to his people. The world
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - In today's world, stress is a common experience for most people, stemming from various sources such as demanding jobs, news broadcasts, financial worries,
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AncientPages.com - Stuart monarchs were repeatedly challenged by dangerous threats – a gunpowder plot, a civil war and political revolution. As a result, by the restoration of Charles II in 1660, the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Scientists from diverse disciplines have shared their theories, yet despite numerous proposals, the mystery remains unsolved, leaving us without a clear explanation of
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AncientPages.com - Most people imagine philosophers as rational thinkers who spend their time developing abstract logical theories and strongly reject superstitious beliefs. But several 20th-century philosophers actively investigated spooky
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Mysterious disappearances, unexplained loss of time and orientation, magnetic anomalies, unusually dense fog that swallows living creatures, and people who go insane for
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A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com - Nurarihyon, a yokai shrouded in mystery and of obscure origin, has emerged as a leader among its kind. This distinction sets it apart from
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - A few centuries ago, an unsettling event unfolded: thousands of individuals were found dead without any obvious cause. An investigation revealed that these
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AncientPages.com - Today the perilous state of the environment is often in the news. Many stories describe how Earth is being damaged by human beings and discuss ways
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - While the likelihood of uncovering mysterious ancient structures in New York City itself is quite low, the state does boast other captivating prehistoric
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AncientPages.com - Medieval people have a reputation for being superstitious – and many of the supernatural phenomena found in the pages of medieval chronicles, miracle stories and romances are
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Hamlet's reflection, "There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy," resonates deeply with the many
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Ancient History Facts
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Are you going to celebrate Halloween on October 31? If so, you may already know it originated with the ancient Celtic festival of
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The ancient Egyptian civilization, with its magnificence and power, has left us a legacy that continues to inspire awe and wonder. The Great
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AncientPages.com – The fear of witchcraft sparked a wave of persecution and executions across Europe, a historical fact that underscores the intensity of these fears. In England alone,
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Linguistic Discoveries
AncientPages.com - The naming process, the act of naming the items of the world, is as old as the first words spoken by our ancestors. We can reconstruct the stages
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - National Parks around the world offer an abundance of experiences. From breathtaking hiking and camping spots to the serene beauty of nature and
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AncientPages.com - Twelve skeletons have been found in a large, 2,000-year-old tomb directly in front of the Khazneh (“Treasury”) in the city of Petra in Jordan. Alongside them, excavators
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Our quest to uncover ancient mysteries takes us to the enchanting islands of the Pacific Ocean. These islands are not only a natural
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Galician Castro culture in northwestern Iberia flourished from the end of the Bronze Age to the dawn of our era. This culture represents an
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In England, the charm of ancient sites steeped in mystery captivates the imagination. Beneath the surface lie secrets waiting to be uncovered, with
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Human Beginnings
AncientPages.com - The prevailing narrative of how humanity came about seemed straightforward enough: in Europe, the last Neanderthals bowed out as Homo sapiens began arriving on the continent around 40,000
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Places
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - A legendary and magnificent civilization once thrived between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Widely regarded as one of the earliest civilizations in recorded
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Our quest for hidden ancient knowledge has led us to Virginia, where intriguing reports have emerged about a mysterious vault discovered in an
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists examine graves, artifacts, and human skeletons to understand historical events, societies, and customs. The absence of human remains and burials hinders scientists
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AncientPages.com - Humans seem to have been adapted to the last ice age in similar ways to wolves and bears, according to our recent study, challenging longstanding theories about
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The forest is truly a breathtaking sight, reminiscent of a fairy tale landscape. Its enchanting beauty invites us in, making it almost unimaginable
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Myths & Legends
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Imagine a small island standing boldly against the mighty waves of the Atlantic Ocean, which crash and swirl around it. This island isn't just a
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Our journey to uncover America's ancient past is a thrilling adventure that leads us back to Michigan, where an intriguing discovery awaits. Imagine
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When archaeologists uncover findings that align with events described in myths and legends, it serves as a reminder that our ancestors often rooted
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have been researching an ancient cave beneath a Medieval British castle for several years, and their sustained efforts have produced noteworthy results
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Do you believe in the existence of Little People or giants? It's fascinating how some dismiss these tales as mere fairy tales while
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Myths & Legends
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Beyond the realms typically traversed by gods and humans exists the intriguing world of giants. These beings inhabit diverse environments: some reside in
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - More than 200 years ago, a curious event took place that remains shrouded in mystery. As is common with events of such antiquity,
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AncientPages.com - The ancient Maya believed that everything in the universe, from the natural world to everyday experiences, was part of a single, powerful spiritual force. They were
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Drawing from archaeological, anthropological, and historical evidence, scientists confidently assert that the influence of powerful women extends back to prehistory. While a full-fledged
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