Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Researchers excavating at the nearly 2,400-year-old ancient city of Smyrna, have recently unearthed a part of the ancient city’s theater, located on the side of Kadifekale, the hill located within the urban area of the city of
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Our quest for lost ancient treasures and lost subterranean worlds takes us to a place that is often referred to as one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world – the Big Sur in California, North
David Tee – AncientPages.com – Genghis Khan is a title, not a name. Genghis Khan was born with the name “Temujin.” The name means “blacksmith” or “one who forges. The Mongols use the word Khan to denote position or authority.
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – What could be more fun for archaeologists and historians than trying to decipher a mysterious ancient code and strange markings? Maybe there is nothing really to decipher. These strange patterns could simply be beautiful decorations, but
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Azores is a chain of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, about eight hundred miles west of Portugal. Among sailors, this region is considered dangerous and under the control of unknown forces. Some are even afraid
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Norse mythology, we often encounter Odin sitting on his high seat, Hlidskjalf, a position that allows him to see into all realms. Odin had two loyal wolves at his feet, Geri (‘greedy’) and Freki (‘ravenous’).
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Like many other characters encountered in Native American mythology, Heyoka teaches us valuable life lessons. Heyoka is an entertaining figure; everything this creature does is always the opposite of the people around him. We may laugh
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Covered by tropical forest in Peru, a large part of Chachabamba still remains unexplored, but scientists are now investigating a unique ceremonial complex within this archaeological site. These Inca ruins, located not far from Machu Picchu consist
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Apollo stands as an astonishing force in Greek mythology—his power is nothing short of breathtaking. Imagine a being who could banish every form of evil, yet, if he chose, unleash a devastating plague and then
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Perperikon is a beautiful ancient site and Europe’s largest megalithic sanctuary. It is often called Bulgaria’s Machu Picchu and sometimes also Europe’s Machu Picchu. This place is very rich in history and has been inhabited by various
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Ahram Online reports that more than 40 mummies of men, women and children were unearthed at Tuna El-Gebel necropolis in Minya, Egypt. According to Minister of Antiquities Khaled El-Enany, the human remains found in the Ptolemaic rock-cut
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Every now and then we read news about a prodigy child or an adult who has demonstrated unusual brain powers. Much about the human brain that features some incredibly intricate parts, remains a mystery and researchers
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com -The Kunlun Mountain was a place of great importance to the ancient Chinese. The sacred mountain was the dwelling place of gods, goddesses, incredible plants, and sacred animals. Its existence shaped Chinese history and symbolized the
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A 2,000-year-old ancient Roman treasure has been discovered in the Mediterranean Sea. The find was made by two divers who came across it by chance. The artifacts are estimated to be about 2,000-year-old and archaeologists think
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Stikini is a terrifying, mythical creature deeply rooted in Native American mythology, folklore, and oral traditions. Often described as a powerful and malevolent being, it is most commonly associated with the traditional stories of
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Ancient myths and legends from various corners of the world relate stories of our ancestors who were terrified when a great catastrophe wiped out a vast majority of humans, animals and other living beings. According to
