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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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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In part 1, we explored many fascinating discoveries of unusual ancient artifacts hidden in canyons and mountains, a topic we are excited to
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The story of Hua Mulan, a brave young female warrior, is related to the Three Kingdoms Period (220–280), a chaotic and difficult time
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Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Despite its hot desert climate, Arizona is home to numerous ancient and unexplained mysteries that many are unaware of. This article aims to
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When a single individual recounts a remarkable, almost surreal story, dismissing it as mere fantasy is easy. We might suspect deceit if two
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AncientPages.com - Ireland and Wales share more than just geographical proximity; they have deep cultural and linguistic connections. And this year marks the centenary of a groundbreaking work
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There remains a significant amount of unknown information about our ancient past, but new studies are gradually helping to solve some of these
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Across the globe, we encounter myths and legends of catastrophic events that disrupted the lives and worlds of our ancestors. While these stories
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The discovery of an unknown man's body in Massachusetts startled everyone. It quickly became apparent that the man had not died recently; instead,
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When fall approaches, we remember darker and colder days are heading our way. Ancient people honored the changing of seasons through several festivals. One
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AncientPages.com - For the ancient Greeks, Aphrodite was about so much more than love and beauty. In an overarching way, she was the goddess of consensus, as in
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When investigating unexplained mysteries, we occasionally encounter stories that are extraordinary in many ways, such as the case we are discussing today. The strange
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The large stone cairn known as Bredarör (sometimes called the King's Grave), located outside Kivik in Scania (Skåne), served as a quarry for local residents
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AncientPages.com - Modern buildings tend to take electricity and air conditioning for granted. They often have glass facades and windows that can’t be opened. And when the power goes
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The story of Medusa is well-known to Greek mythology students, with various versions of the myth existing. Medusa was one of three Gorgons, fearsome
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Over the years, numerous intriguing and valuable Viking Age artifacts have been discovered worldwide. Some of these finds are well-known and displayed in
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Traditionally, Japanese folklore is rich in various weird creatures, commonly known as ‘yokai.’ All are fascinating, and each has its own style. Many
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