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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Who were the first Americans? This question remains unanswered and much debated. There are several promising theories, but many scientists argue that conclusive
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Minnesota, famously known as the "Land of 10,000 Lakes," actually boasts an impressive 14,420 freshwater bodies. Yet, among this vast array of natural
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Today, this site is a captivating modern tourist attraction, but imagine the powerful history it holds. It once struck fear into all who
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Shakespeare's "Macbeth" portrays a seemingly honest and courageous man loyal to the king but consumed by power. As he struggles to reconcile this
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - To this day, the origins and purpose of the enigmatic rock carvings remain shrouded in mystery. Their age and meaning remain a mystery,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Some admired and called him a hero, but some said he was a brutal bandit and cold-blooded murderer. His charisma, extraordinary leadership skills,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Known for her extensive knowledge of astronomy, the Lady of the Stars, the goddess Seshat, played a vital role in the construction of
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - According to intriguing old folklore, the mound is thought to be the resting place of a giantess from the Vendel period, which lasted
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The wise Proteus knew the future lived in the South Seas, but he was a loner and, of his own free will, did
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Did an ancient, unknown civilization once dwell in the enigmatic French forest of Fontainebleau? The origins of the strange carvings on the walls
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Johann Gutenberg's groundbreaking invention of the printing press significantly altered European history. The introduction of printed books generated widespread enthusiasm, making thousands of
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Once, a young and brave king, Aegeus, lived in the small town of Athens. At that time, the city was not as prominent
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Many are drawn to this mysterious place, lured by tales of a priceless treasure once carried by pirates from the New World. Another equally
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Valkyries are depicted as the choosers of the slain, playing a crucial role in determining the fate of warriors on
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Why do the superstitions surrounding this zombie seem to be much older than the creature itself? The legendary and bizarre creature with cannibalistic
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The enigmatic presence of these mysterious beings in subterranean passages has long intrigued many, yet their true identity remains shrouded in mystery. Some
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The interplay between good and evil has been a constant companion to humanity since our earliest days, enveloping us in its timeless presence. Ancient
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ancient myths and legends of the Finnish people can be found in the national epic, the ’Kalevala,’ which contains 50 beautifully entwined poems
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Viking society, kings were the most influential individuals, but having the highest social status was accompanied by specific responsibilities and requirements. Unlike
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Empress Wu Zetian was a pivotal and influential figure in Chinese history, renowned for her strong and distinctive personality. As the only woman
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Our knowledge of Mesopotamian afterlife beliefs comes from literary texts recorded on cuneiform clay tablets. Cuneiform clay tablets represent one of the most
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In a little-known corner of the world, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, archaeologists have stumbled upon a truly
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Raven was a prominent figure in the myths and legends of many ancient cultures. It was considered a magical and elusive animal that
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Legendary British King Lud is shrouded in a veil of mystery. Did he ever exist? Was he the real founder of London or
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Vikings
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Brothers and sisters can love or hate each other. Siblings can also be rivals, which was by no means uncommon in the ancient world.
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - No doubt, Tezcatlipoca ('Lord of the Smoking Mirror') was one of the most powerful deities of pre-Columbian Mexico. In the mythology of the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The boundary between what we define as reality and the invisible world is thin. To ancient Celts, hidden realms were just as significant
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - A sword similar to Tyrfing is Dainsleif. It was made by Dain, one of the dwarves mentioned in the Voluspá, one of the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In ancient Greece, women had limited rights, and they were considered less valuable than men. Greek Queen Artemisia I of Caria was luckier
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - North America’s petroglyphs at Winnemucca Lake are the oldest known. Cut into several boulders located within the Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation in western
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Whatever you do, never approach the river, because something exciting, yet dangerous, might happen. Beyond the river lies an intimidating island, from which
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Deir el-Bahri, a sacred resting place for the pharaohs, is a mountain valley on the western bank of the Nile River near Thebes,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There are many stories of incredible ancient treasures that were deliberately hidden when the Spaniards conquered the Incas. One of these remarkable and
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Nabu was one of the most esteemed deities in the Babylonian-Assyrian pantheon, gaining significant prominence later in the first millennium BC. At one
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Ancient History Facts
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Visiting a Medieval marketplace could be a pleasant experience. However, honesty was crucial because practices such as fraud and theft were subject to
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - If you travel to the Glens of Antrim, a few miles from the seaside town of Ballycastle, in Northern Ireland, you may or
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ornaments in the shape of beetles are known from the late Paleolithic epoch (10,000 to 20,000 years ago). However, since the Egyptian civilization
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Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com - Sigmund is a notable figure in Norse mythology. He is famous for being the only one to pull out the enchanted sword from
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Ancient Egyptians loved to dance. In the vibrant world of ancient Egypt, dance was more than just a form of entertainment; it was
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The lost kingdom of Urartu is shrouded in mystery because very little is known about this ancient place and the origin of its
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There are numerous striking historical similarities between Ivar the Boneless and Ímar that have led some scholars to suggest that these two Vikings
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - When asked about the most fascinating mythical creatures, a random passerby on the street would likely mention the griffin, among others. At least
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