Step into the world of Ancient Pages, where captivating tales of ancient mysteries, fearless Vikings, forgotten civilizations, crumbling ruins, enchanting myths, unexplained phenomena, and much more await your discovery.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – It’s strange that Khafre, the son of Pharaoh Khufu and the builder of the second of the three Pyramids of Giza, is somehow missing from ancient Egyptian historical records. Pharaoh Khafre’s absence from historical pages
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Many scientists suggest time is cyclical and historical records reveal an ending often leads to a new beginning. Nothing lasts forever, and one day we will all be dust in the wind. The world we
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Norse legends, Fenja and her sister Menja were two giant maidens who mined gold in the Grotte (or the ‘World Mill’). It was a legendary, magical mill with two massive millstones that no man had
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Flirting with a woman wearing a Moretta mask was challenging for a man because she couldn’t speak, leaving him unsure of the impression he made on her. It’s difficult to imagine the Moretta mask becoming
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Several ancient Mesoamerican civilizations possessed profound knowledge in a variety of scientific fields. They were skilled astronomers, who tracked celestial objects and documented astronomical phenomena. They raised impressive buildings, were familiar with agriculture and modern
Miroslav Provod – AncientPages.com – Anyone who is even marginally acquainted with the pictorial history of ancient Egypt has seen the frequently displayed figure on papyrus of Pharaoh, who holds in his hands “something” of metal that resembles a Christian
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Japanese mythology, Raijin (Raiden) is one of the eight gods of thunder and the master of lightning. His attribute is a sacred Taiko drum. He is commonly represented together with his brother, Fujin, the god
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – We continue to explore the mysterious sightings of “impossible” faces seen in the skies. As mentioned in part 1, the strange and unexplained visions of airmen were reported by multiple witnesses. A while after the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Famous horror writer Edgar Allen Poe once said that “the boundaries between life and death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where one ends and where the other begins?” He was certainly
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – We continue our journey to the Pacific and listen to the words of our ancestors who witnessed the arrival of strange people who came from far away. As mentioned in part 1, myths and legends
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Sometimes clues to our ancient mysteries can be found between the lines, but we overlook them because we don’t make proper associations. This is especially true when myths and legends are investigated. Natives maintain their
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The glorious and eerie Orava Castle is often associated with the world of Nosferatu today, but its history dates back much further. The castle’s ancient past is fascinating, especially since this beautiful structure was nearly
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Among the myths and legends of ancient civilizations, we encounter curious tales of strange celestial objects related to the Serpent People. Sometimes it’s wise to pay attention to small details, even if they seem insignificant
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Not so long ago, a person could get employment as a sin eater and make some money in this unusual profession. As the name implies, sin eaters were those who consumed the sins of a
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – We continue our journey following the man who was determined to unearth a legendary treasure. As discussed in part 1, after being granted permission from the authorities he started to excavate, and he was so
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Most scholars agree the ancient Sumerians were the earliest developed civilization in our recorded history. Mesopotamia is, therefore, often characterized as the cradle of civilization, but how exactly did Sumerians change the world? Ancient people
