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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A recent study from Tel Aviv University challenges long-held scientific views regarding King Solomon's Mines and their impact on health. Contrary to previous
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Christmas Traditions
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Icelandic folklore, Gryla (Grýla) is a giantess living in Iceland's mountains. In Snorre Sturluson's Prose Edda, from the 13th century, she is
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - During archaeological research and renovation of a building on Achterdam in the center of Alkmaar, in the Netherlands, municipal archaeologists discovered remains of
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There is something truly captivating about swamps that piques your curiosity while simultaneously sending a delightful shiver down your spine. Perhaps it's the hauntingly
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Christmas Traditions
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Did you know that Nordic people celebrated a festival similar to Christmas long before they became Christian? Of course, Norse Yule was not
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Christmas Traditions
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
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - Ancient Pages.com - Around 700 B.C., the Neo-Assyrian emperor Sargon II embarked on an ambitious project to build a new capital city in the desert of
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Archaeology
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
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Fossils
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – This mysterious plant fossil belongs to a family that no longer exists. This fossil, preserved roughly 47 million years ago, has a
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - While we might believe we have a comprehensive understanding of ancient religious beliefs in Mesopotamia, certain sacred texts suggest the presence of a
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Christmas Traditions
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
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Spanning more than 1,000 kilometers in length and up to 5,600 meters in height, the mountain ranges of the Caucasus stretch between the
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - The Massacre of Glencoe occurred in Glen Coe, located in the Highlands of Scotland, on February 13, 1692. Approximately 38 members and associates of
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Christmas Traditions
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
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists working at the Taposiris Magna temple complex, located west of Alexandria, have made noteworthy discoveries. The Egyptian Dominican archaeological mission, led by
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
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
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Do you believe in prophecies? The ancient Egyptians certainly did, as their sacred texts and hieroglyphs reveal. Take, for instance, the ancient Egyptian
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Evolution
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A team of researchers, co-led by experts from University College London (UCL), has formally identified genetic variants that influence the morphology of human teeth.
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Archaeology
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
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DNA
Eddie Gonzales Jr. – AncientPages.com – Despite awe-inspiring diversity, nearly every lifeform – from bacteria to blue whales – shares the same genetic code. How and when this
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Christmas Traditions
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
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DNA
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - After modern humans migrated from Africa, they encountered and interbred with Neanderthals, leading to the presence of approximately 2–3% Neanderthal DNA in the genomes
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Featured Stories
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.
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DNA
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - A recent analysis of DNA from ancient modern humans (Homo sapiens) in Europe and Asia has provided a more precise timeline for when Neanderthals
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - A collaborative study has revealed evidence of rice beer dating back approximately 10,000 years at the Shangshan site in Zhejiang Province, China. This
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Christmas Traditions
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
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Vikings
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Scientists have embarked on a fascinating journey to unravel a Viking mystery, potentially illuminated by thousands of ancient artifacts discovered in one of
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - Manot Cave in Galilee, Israel, has provided significant insights into early human history. It reveals evidence of ritualistic gatherings dating back 35,000 years—the
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Myths & Legends
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
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have been investigating the enigma of the Zuytdorp, an 18th-century trading vessel from the Dutch East India Company. Dispatched on August 1,
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Social Sciences
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
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Archaeology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The discovery of several intriguing ancient skeletons in Minnesota invites a deeper reflection on the region's rich history. These prehistoric human remains offer
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The cliffs of Athribis may conceal a former sanctuary, as suggested by recent archaeological findings. In the small Egyptian village near Sohag, approximately
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Archaeology
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
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Excavations at a 4th millennium B.C. settlement in Iraqi Kurdistan have provided groundbreaking insights into the origins of the world's earliest governing institutions.
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Fossils
Eddie Gonzales Jr. - AncientPages.com - Research led by the University of Southampton has revealed that several groups of meat-eating dinosaurs stalked the Bexhill-on-Sea region of coastal East
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Featured Stories
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
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Featured Stories
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Could there be an undiscovered underground world beneath our feet, hidden from the eyes of modern scientists? Might such subterranean realms be home
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Archaeology
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
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