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Ancient History Facts
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Not all pharaohs were of Egyptian origin. Alexander III of Macedon, known as Alexander the Great (356 - 323 BC), was crowned pharaoh and
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Greek mythology, Zeus is the God of heaven and the father of Mount Olympus gods; his Roman mythology counterpart is Jupiter. Zeus’
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Ahimsa is an ancient multidimensional concept strongly emphasizing the importance of non-violence and compassion towards all living beings. Not causing injury includes not only
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Many intriguing legends surround Melusine (Melusina), a daughter of Pressina. Melusine was a charming water fairy and a fictional figure in a well-known European
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Can nature provide a person with answers about the future? People in ancient Sweden believed a walk in the forest could foretell future
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Artifacts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In the Land of the Pyramids, there are still many undiscovered treasures that can bring light on the history of ancient Egypt. We keep
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Athena was an intriguing goddess in Greek mythology. Famous for her wisdom and braveness, she became the favorite child of god Zeus. As her
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Civilizations
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Evidence of the engineering marvel of Indian architecture can be clearly seen in the country's temples. However, it is not only about the
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Archaeoastronomy
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In ancient times the elusive planet Mercury was known under a variety of different names such as Nabu, Thoth, Hermes, Apollo, Buddha and
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Civilizations
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.om - Harran was an ancient city in Upper Mesopotamia, situated at a crucial geographical crossroad between the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. It had a
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Artifacts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Did ancient Sumerians observe and record the impact of the Aten asteroid over 5,000 years ago? For over 150 years scientists have tried
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Not all battles are won or lost on the field. It’s a fact that most warriors and their leaders are aware of. Military strategy
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Chinese Mythology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Some of the stories we discuss in this article can be regarded either as pure myths or genuine sightings of advanced ancient technology. How
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Artifacts
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Mysterious, gigantic jar-like artifacts were found in several places around the world, and in some places, their origins remain obscure. For what purpose were
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Goreme (Göreme), located among the “fairy chimney” rock formations, is a town in Cappadocia, a historical region of Turkey. It is in the
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Christmas is one of the greatest celebrations in the Christian calendar. We dress Christmas tree, eat and surprise each other with gifts. For many
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In the 4th century BC, two great individualities of the contemporary world met: Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) and Aristotle of Stagira (384–322
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Ancient Symbols
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There is a beautiful legend behind the Christmas Rose, a flower that is today regarded as a symbol of love and hope. The
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - On December 26, 1900, something strange and unexplained happened on the largest of the Flannan Islands, Eilean Mor, Scotland. Three lighthouse keepers disappeared into
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Not everything that our eyes see can be easily explained. That is something several researchers had to admit while investigating an unusual phenomenon in
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Civilizations
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Monsanto is a very ancient and remote village made of stone. Here, most of the homes are built into the rocks! The whole
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Peng Jiamu was a great scientist and explorer who vanished during an expedition in China's Lop Nur, the "Wandering Lake." It is a hostile
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Known by his nickname, Grutte Pier was a man of extraordinary strength and size. His real name was Pier Gerlofs Donia, and he was
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Civilizations
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Helice (Helike), an ancient city of Achaea, N Peloponnesus, long stood as a legendary lost metropolis. It was once located on the southern
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - On every continent we find stories about highly advanced ancient beings who came from the skies and gave people knowledge in a variety of
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Cernunnos is one of the greatest and most ancient Celtic gods. He is the Lord of the Animals, the “Horned One.” The 'cer' part
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Chinese Mythology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When angry with someone, we often say, “Go to hell”. Whether we believe in the existence of hell is unimportant. We have simply
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - If you are a Queen or King, you’re expected to set a good example for the rest of the population, something many historical rulers
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David Tee - AncientPages.com - The term Renaissance Godfathers describes the Medici family well. The fact that the Medici family were bankers at heart, gave them access to untold
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Artifacts
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - This tiny artifact, the Bimaran Casket, is only 7 cm (2 3/4 in) high. It is made of gold and was discovered without
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Investigating the secrets of the Vatican is always difficult because the lack of reliable information. The Vatican's history stretches back centuries and the church has been
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Civilizations
David Tee - AncientPages.com - The name may bring fear to many, as this ancient society is forever linked with those who cause destruction to property - vandals, and
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Artifacts
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Tabula Peutingeriana is a huge, six-meter-long parchment scroll depicting the Roman Empire's road network. It is an ancient, illustrated Roman road map and the
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Leonardo Da Vinci is often credited with the invention of the first parachute. However, although he was a brilliant scientist, he did not invent
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Ancient Symbols
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Triskelion is a mysterious ancient symbol that has never been explained. It has been found in Christian, Buddhist, Islamic, and Jewish contexts. Tri-Spiral
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - King Nebuchadnezzar II (c. 605 BC – c. 562 BC), the greatest ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire, had no intention of letting enemies enter
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Some myths and legends are based on memories of ancient heroes or events, some tales are pure fantasies. There are also stories that reflect
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Ancient History Facts
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com - Ancient Egyptians did not have any specific terms describing the meaning and purpose of marriage and divorce. According to ancient Egyptian texts, one
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The astonishing Basilica Cistern, or the "Sunken Palace," is located underneath the streets and houses of Istanbul, Turkey. It is a marvelous hidden
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Civilizations
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In 1957, a complex of caves, crypts,. six chapels, and tombs dated to 9-10th century, was found near Murfatlar, a port on the Danube-Black
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