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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Imagine that you find a small burning lamp hidden deep in an ancient vault. This mysterious lamp, which is in perfect preservation, has burned

AncientPages.com - In 1534, King Henry VIII infamously broke away from the Catholic Church, becoming the head of the Church of England. Following this, two lesser-known acts were

Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - St. Elmo's Fire is a fascinating atmospheric phenomenon that has been observed by sailors for centuries. This natural occurrence is characterized by a

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Our knowledge about Ullikummi and Kumarbi is derived entirely from extant Hittite texts and mythological records. These texts are called the Kumarbi Cycle, which

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com -  When you go to bed at night or head to work in the morning, do you ever think about what lies beneath your

A. Sutherland  – AncientPages.com - "On the Isle of Man, the prevailing belief was that the fairies represented the souls of those who died long ago, possibly before the Biblical

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The field of archaeology frequently presents unexpected discoveries and remarkable findings. Occasionally, researchers encounter perplexing ancient artifacts that appear chronologically or geographically misplaced.

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Studying history can be likened to assembling a complex jigsaw puzzle, where each piece represents a fragment of our past. To gain a comprehensive

AncientPages.com - In 1061, two men, Pedro Díaz and Munio Vandilaz, signed a legal agreement in which they undertook to share the management of the house and church

AncientPages.com - To date, little has been known about people living in north-western Saudi Arabia during the Neolithic – the period traditionally defined by the shift to humans

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Historical studies of Icelandic Sagas reveal Vikings had dark humor and joked even during deadly battles. It was a mixture of sarcasm, irony, and

Ellen Lloyd—AncientPages.com—Archaeological discoveries occasionally provide evidence supporting ancient legends, generating significant interest among researchers and the public alike. While infrequent, this occurrence highlights the potential historical basis of

AncientPages.com - A valley of lost cities has been discovered in the Ecuadorian Amazon. When you hear of such a discovery you might think of archaeologists with chisels and

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The early history of Ireland is a fascinating subject, rich with intriguing details and mysteries. Long before the arrival of the Celts, Ireland

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com -  An intriguing man-made underground structure has been discovered in New England, presenting a fascinating archaeological puzzle. This subterranean construction, found by chance, appears

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Grave Creek Mound (also known as the Mammoth Mound) is located in Moundsville, West Virginia. It is one of the most curious

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Michabo (Michabou) was the Great Spirit of the Algoquins of - a group of North American Indian peoples who lived in the past

Ellen Lloyd -  AncientPages.com -  Greenland, the world's largest island, was colonized by Erik the Red in the late 10th century. His primary objective was to establish a

Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - An intriguing stone structure in Newport, Rhode Island, has been the subject of much controversy and debate. Standing in the city's heart, there is

AncientPages.com - Sometime around 100 AD, the Roman lawyer and aristocrat Pliny sent a letter to his third wife, Calpurnia – who was staying in a different part

A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Who was the Sapa Inca? The ruler of the Inca people, known as the Sapa Inca, held a unique and significant position. The "only