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Ancient Traditions And Customs
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Christmas is one of the greatest celebrations in the Christian calendar. We dress Christmas tree, eat and surprise each other with gifts. For many
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - If you are a Queen or King, you’re expected to set a good example for the rest of the population, something many historical rulers
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Archaeology
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com - Scientists are investigating a strange phenomenon and may have come up with an explanation that is truly gruesome. Several Stone Age cave paintings in
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - No one knows exactly when the statue first appeared in Paris, but it’s believed it was raised in pre-Roman times. Sometime during the 12th
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Ancient Symbols
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Chartres Cathedral is not an ordinary place but a symbol of power of the secret knowledge of the ancients. It is a place of
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - A strange ancient monument known as the Falicon pyramid is located at a rural site near the town of Falicon, near Nice on the
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David Tee - AncientPages.com - Prince John did not have a good reputation. Historian W. L. Warren probably described Prince John the best when he wrote, “By comparison
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The name of Europe’s largest megalithic mausoleum is Cairn de Barnenez. Located the Bay of Morlaix, Britanny, France, we find some of the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Cardinal Richelieu (1585-1642) known as the "Red Eminence" was a political genius and a French statesman who created the power of France and absolute
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Artifacts
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Today's article is about one, especially puzzling and bizarre archaeological mystery - the Glozel writings. It is about a grave academic mistake, scholars' hostile
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Civilizations
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Millennia ago, unknown Neolithic builders erected gigantic stone blocks on coastlines ranging from the Orkney Islands to far away in Jordan. Examples of megaliths
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Ancient History Facts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The March on Versailles, was one of the earliest and most significant events of the French Revolution. On October 5, 1789, women had
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David Tee - AncientPages.com - The one family that has put more kings on the throne of England were not natural English citizens. The family descended from the Frankish
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David Tee - AncientPages.com - Born Jeanne Antoinette, Madame de Pompadour was a pretty little child, and she had an innocent start in life. Her mother made sure that
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Ancient Symbols
AncientPages.com - Symbols have always played an important role in human history, but when and where did the first symbols appear? How do we know if ancient etchings were
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Eleanor of Aquitaine was not just an ordinary woman of 12th century Europe. She was charismatic and well-educated. Her outstanding personality largely shaped
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Civilizations
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Who were the first Americans? This question remains an unanswered and much-debated question. There are several promising theories, but several scientists say conclusive
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Vercingetorix was an Arverni nobleman, a prince of Gaul and the most famous of all the Gaul. He was a mighty, brave warrior and
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In modern times many people believe in the existence of ghosts and spirits. Our ancestors shared many of these beliefs and ancient cultures across
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News
AncientPages.com - On August 29, 1475, the Treaty of Picquigny ended a brief war between England and France. It was a significant historic peace treaty that followed an invasion
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Edward of Woodstock (1330-1376) was the eldest son and heir of England's King Edward III Plantagenet. Historically speaking, he was a very talented
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Artifacts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - At first glance, these ancient artifacts may look like ordinary bones covered with insignificant dots. That is not the case, however. Closer examination of
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - It was far less likely that someone would give obscene messages directly to a postman. Until the 1800s, people who wanted to send their letters, had
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Ancient History Facts
AncientPages.com - Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was undoubtedly one of the greatest military leaders of all time. He led several successful campaigns during the French Revolutionary and during his reign
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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - Some years ago, archaeologists discovered an exceptional tomb of a Celtic Prince. The 2,500-year tomb was unearthed on the outskirts of Lavau in France’s Champagne region. Inside
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Marat must die! These were the words Charlotte Corday yelled. There was no way to persuade the young woman to stop her plan. She
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Probably the most famous medieval ruler of England - though not the best - was Richard Plantagenet, better known as Richard the Lionheart (“Coeur
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Archaeology
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - For a long time, the ancient Roman city of Ucetia in southern France was known only by its name. Now archaeologists have unearthed
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Ancient History Facts
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Considered by many historians to be one of the greatest military leaders of all time, Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) conquered most of Europe with
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AncientPages.com - On March 23, 1568, the Edict of Longjumeau was signed. It ended the Second War of Religion (1567-68) and restored all the Huguenots' rights (necessary religious privileges
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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - A body of an adult man buried in the 5th Millennium BC in Avignon, southern France has been recently studied by a team of researchers from Bordeaux
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Archaeology
AncientPages.com - Archaeologists have discovered16 engraved limestone blocks, created 38,000 years ago, during an expedition in France's Vézère Valley, Vézère Valley was used as a shelter by the Aurignacian
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A.Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In 52 BC, a massive Gallic stronghold Gergovia was the scene of battle between several Gallic tribes led by Vercingetorix, one of the best-known and
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AncientPages.com - On January 21, 1793, King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine in the Place de la Revolution in Paris. It happened one day after the king was
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Ancient History Facts
AncientPages.com - Did you know that New York was once called New Amsterdam? Today, it’s difficult to imagine that New York could ever have had another name, but it
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