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AncientPages.com – Why did people think cannibalism was good for their health? The answer offers a glimpse into the zaniest crannies of European history, at a time when Europeans were obsessed with Egyptian mummies. Credit: Wikimedia Driven first by the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Those who knew her said she was an ordinary who never sought any attention. Her unusual condition and perplexing abilities caused a sensation worldwide. Despite being examined by experts on countless occasions, no one could
AncientPages.com – Ancient historians loved to write about warfare and famous battles. While these millennia-old stories still feed modern imaginations – Homer’s “Iliad” provides the plot for the movie “Troy,” while Herodotus’ “Histories Book VII” inspired the film “300,” for
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The king wore the Uraeus on a wreath or on his crown during the Middle Kingdom. It symbolized the ruler’s legitimacy and was represented by a rearing cobra with an inflated hood. It is also
AncientPages.com – In the second episode of the TV show Lego Masters, contestants were asked to build a castle — then watch it be destroyed by a bowling ball. In the lucky dip that followed, teammates Fleur and Sarah drew a
AncientPages.com – Domestic violence was endemic in the Roman world. Rome was a slave-owning, patriarchal, militarized culture in which violence (potential and actual) signaled power and control. Tragically, but predictably, the names of most of the victims of domestic violence do not
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Today, the town of Cerveteri is particularly famous for the numerous Etruscan cemeteries located on the surrounding hills. We know about the Etruscan civilization, after Rome conquered it, thanks to its tombs in massive necropolises
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
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Sirrush (Mushrush, Mushrushu) is a hybrid creature depicted on the Ishtar gate in Babylon. It resembles a dragon or a griffin, and it is the most famous image of this creature, displayed on the walls and gates
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – All ancient Egyptian tombs are unique, but some pose a greater mystery than others. In 1905, archaeologists excavating in the Egyptian necropolis of Deir el-Bersha discovered a hidden tomb that contained something unexpected. After 33
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Prehistoric Cycladic figurines carved in marble are very ancient artifacts that appeared in the Cycladic society, many centuries before the rise of the famous Minoan Civilization. For over 7,000 years, the Cyclades have stood as a remarkable
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In part 1 we discussed some curious archaeological discoveries that according to some researchers may offer evidence of an unknown ancient mining civilization in North America. The problem with several of these ancient artifacts is
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Among the Olympian Gods, Apollo is the most complex figure in all his aspects. As central to Greek culture, he has been recognized as a god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, art, healing and
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Was there once in the distant past an unknown mining civilization in North America? This is a question few can answer without admitting no-one knows the truth. History is silent on the subject. There are
