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Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In part 1 of this series, we discussed an unusual birth and prophecy concerning an ancient Greek philosopher. Ancient scholars found the subject interesting and proposed theories explaining why this individual was not an ordinary
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – An inscription on the Temple of Delphi says: “Know thyself, and thou wilt know the universe and the gods.” It is only one sentence, yet it contains so much wisdom and a goal many find challenging.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The discovery of the Gerdrup grave surprised scientists because it challenged our understanding of Viking burials. Who were the individuals buried in the double grave? The Gerdrup grave has previously been interpreted as a ‘master and
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Björketorp Runestone in Blekinge, Sweden, is part of a burial ground with menhirs standing alone and forming stone circles. Dated to about 400-700 AD, the standing stone has never been moved and remains in its
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Generally speaking, one can say that Viking boat burials are rare, as most notable burial finds throughout the Viking world are cremations. Archaeologists have unearthed Viking ship burials, but not in large numbers. Most unearthed
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – A growing body of evidence is illuminating a bold and inspiring thesis: the Balkan Peninsula, not ancient Mesopotamia, may be the true cradle of our civilization. This revelation about a little-known culture that predates even
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – One of the most perplexing ancient Chinese artifacts ever discovered is the jade cong that offers evidence that our ancestors were familiar with advanced ancient technology. The purpose and function of the jade cong are
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – It is one of the strangest ancient desert mysteries one can come across. Truth be told, no one knows what happened. Some scholars say the incident is a myth, but other scientists are convinced this
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Many years ago, several statues depicting unusually looking people were discovered in a remote corner of the world. Some said the statues were raised by a no vanished race and made in the image of
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Pyramids are considered anonymous structures. Pharaohs built huge, well-constructed pyramids, tombs, and temples to glorify themselves and be forever remembered after death, but their bodies were never inside these structures. The Pyramid of Menkaure is the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Several ancient myths, legends, and sacred texts worldwide tell of a lost world that was wiped out in the distant past. The destruction of the long-gone world inhabited by highly advanced civilizations was caused by
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – An unrecognized, hidden, and millennia-old subterranean world lies under the surface of our planet. Unknown ancient men once dug an underground world of never-ending tunnels and massive caves. Some researchers believe there is a vast
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Some years ago, one of the most extraordinary swords was discovered in a Viking burial ground in Langeid, Bygland, Setesdal, in southern Norway. All ancient swords are unique in their own ways, but this one
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In part 1 we discussed three continents inhabited by strange ancient races we know almost nothing about. As we are moving forward in time, we investigate the possibility there could have been other continents and
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Our attempts to unravel mysteries of the past often lead to strange places we never thought could have existed. When we examine ancient texts and thought-provoking theories, we realize our ancient history could be even
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – According to a very controversial theory, our modern calendar is wrong because it misses 297 years. A German calendar skeptic claims he has found evidence supporting the hypothesis that our current calendar is based on
