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Celtic mythology does not propose a single version or description of the creation as a whole, as other religions and mythologies do, but a few Celtic myths mention that heaven and earth was created by
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The Spider Woman of Teotihuacan continues to be one of the most mysterious figures of ancient Mexican culture. She is also known as the Great Goddess, but since 1983 Spider Woman has become the most popular reference to her.
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The Bronze Age Srubna Culture and their Unique Timber Graves for the Dead
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Not much is known about the ancient Srubna (or Srubnaya) peoples of Eastern Europe as writing and records were either not developed, or the materials they were written on have not survived.
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Chinese mythology is full of fantastic supernatural and mythical creatures.
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Sardinia is an island nation with a unique character and intriguing history.
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Underground Chambers and Tunnels Confirmed at Mitla
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Recent archaeological investigations at Mitla, a significant Zapotec site in Oaxaca, Mexico, have confirmed the existence of a vast network of subterranean chambers and tunnels.
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Research Decodes Ancient Celtic Astronomy Symbols and Links them to Jungian Archetypes
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My nonprofit educational corporation, The Celtic Collection Program, exhibits the largest privately owned collection of Celtic artifacts in the United States.
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What is the Real Celtic Creation Myth?
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A bard travels through the streets, gathering an audience as he goes, and then starts to recall the adventures of heroes and the tales of the gods. In the ancient world, word of mouth was one of the ways for information to travel.
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A Celtic Creation: Sea-foam, the Placenta from the Birth of the Universe
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Creation myths are like bubbles of time, and when you pop one, stories of how prehistoric cultures interacted with each other, and nature, are found. Celtic mythology, more so than most folkloric systems, offers a perspective on how people interacted with the land and sea during different...
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Study Shows Neolithic Population Declines Linked to Fear of Warfare
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In the first few thousand years after the end of the last Ice Age, humanity experienced some curious and surprisingly rapid population crashes.While population crashes in ancient times have often been
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3,600-Year-Old Bronze Dagger Recovered from World’s Oldest Shipwreck
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A thrilling underwater adventure off the coast of Kumluca, Antalya, has just unearthed a dazzling bronze dagger with silver rivets, believed to be around 3,600 years old, from the time of the mysterio
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Linear A and The Machine: a Brute Force Attack to Decrypt the Minoan Code
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Bronze Battering Ram from the Battle of the Aegates Recovered
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The azure waters off the coast of Sicily, location of the ancient clash between Rome and Carthage, continue to yield their secrets.
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When it comes to ancient love stories, few couples have captured the imagination quite like Mark Antony and Cleopatra.
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Over the past two centuries, Europe has become increasingly secular. Scholars in fact no longer talk of the Christian West when they speak of Modern Europe and North America, but of the Secular West.
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Near Modlin Fortress in Mazowieckie, Poland, group of searchers uncovered a dugout canoe submerged at the confluence of the Narew and Vistula rivers.
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In a discovery sure to capture a good deal of public attention, a team of archaeologists have found the remains of a Roman wall built to trap the forces of Spartacus, the escaped former Roman gladiato
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For many years, scientists have adhered to a straightforward principle: larger bodies mean larger brains.
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Remarkable Discovery of Complete Hermes Statue in Heraclea Sintica
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Archaeologists working in the ancient city of Heraclea Sintica have unearthed a marvelously preserved marble statue from the Grand Canal of the district.
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In a baffling turn of events, the famed Durandal sword, which had been wedged in a rock in the southern French village of Rocamadour for the past 1,300 years, has mysteriously vanished.
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Medieval court jesters were appointed due to their deformities, appreciated and spoilt by Kings and Queens, but condemned by the clergy.
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Human Sacrifice or Tsunami? 20 Celt Skeletons in Switzerland Offer Clues
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Skulls, bones, wooden beams – sounds like the remnants of a bloody battle!
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Study Reveals Stunning Link Between Autism and Neanderthal DNA in Humans
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A fascinating new study has revealed a surprising possible source for the presence of autism in the human population.
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Geneticists Think Neanderthals and Sapiens Started Breeding 47,000 Years Ago
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Most people alive today carry traces of genes inherited from Neanderthals, indicating a complex history of interbreeding between modern humans and their now extinct cousins.
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Didius Julianus, the Man Who Bought the Roman Empire
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In the year 193 AD an auction took place that sent shockwaves throughout the ancient world, as buyers competed for the greatest prize of a generation, the Roman Empire.
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Neolithic Threshing “Sledge” was Used As Early as 8,500 Years Ago
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The threshing sledge, once widely used to separate straw from grain across many Mediterranean countries from Turkey to Spain
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Warrior Women: Despite what Gamers Might Believe, the Ancient World was Full of Female Fighters
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One of the great things about computer games is that anything is possible in the almost endless array of situations on offer, whether they are realistic or fantasy worlds. But it has been reported that gamers are boycotting Total War: Rome II on the grounds of historical accuracy after...
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A 75,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Woman's Face Unveiled
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The unveiling of a 75,000-year-old female Neanderthal's reconstructed face marks a significant breakthrough in our understanding of our closest extinct relatives.
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Batman Existed in Mesoamerican Mythology and His Name Was Camazotz
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As social media is abuzz with who might be cast in the next Batman movie, with concerns that some of the candidates might not be menacing enough to fill those big black boots, it might be time to look
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Discoveries Made in Roman Nîmes Include Stunning Glassware
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During the development of a social housing residence in Rue de Beaucaire in Nîmes, archaeologists have uncovered a series of ancient structures including tombs and funeral pyres.
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7,000-year-old Siberian warrior: more advanced than we supposed?
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Buried with stone axe and horn-tipped arrow, ancient human remains have archaeologists reshaping their assumptions.
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The Thirteen Legendary Treasures of Britain
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The ancient Greek writer Hesiod once wrote that there were five ages of mankind – the Golden Age, the Silver Age, the Bronze Age, the Heroic Age, and the Iron Age.
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How Does This Reproduction Neolithic Henge Look 15 Years On?
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It is not every day that one gets the opportunity to build a replica Neolithic henge earthwork. Moreover, after 15 years of “weathering”
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Year 536 AD Was the Worst Year to Be Alive - What Happened? (Video)
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The year 536 AD stands as an abyss of despair in human history, marked by an unprecedented convergence of calamities that wrought havoc on civilizations worldwide.
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5,000-Year-Old Rock Art Suggests a Nativity Scene 3,000 Years Before Jesus’ Birth
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About 5,000 years ago an artist in Egypt painted an apparent nativity scene onto the rocks of a small cave—a tableau similar to crèche scenes that depict Jesus being laid in a manager in a cave or bar
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Han Purple: The 2,800-Year-Old Mystery Solved by Quantum Physicists
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Han purple, an artificial pigment created by the Chinese over 2,500 years ago, was used in ancient artworks such as wall paintings, the famed terracotta warriors, ceramics, metalware and jewelry.
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Language Developed 8 Times Earlier Than Previously Thought, Says New Book
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A landmark new book that has researched evolutionary and linguistic development of prehistoric humans, has found that language might be older almost 8 times
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Burials in Azerbaijan Point to the Existence of Mythical Amazonian Women!
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The legendary Amazons of ancient Greece emerged in classical literature around 3,000 years ago, notably mentioned in the 8th century BC in the Iliad.
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Exploring mythological stories from diverse cultures unveils a rich tapestry of beliefs and narratives deeply embedded in human history.
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What Happened to Cleopatra’s Children? (Video)
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Cleopatra, a pivotal figure in ancient history, bore four children, marking a significant chapter in her legacy. Amidst the intricate web of alliances and power struggles that defined the era
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The Avesta and Zoroastrianism: The Creation, Disappearance and Resurgence of an Ancient Text
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Of all the religious texts, the Avesta is perhaps the least familiar. This is unsurprising, since the Avesta was written in a now-dead language, before being lost for almost one thousand years.
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The Beast of Exmoor: Is this Phantom Cat More than Mere Folklore?
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Generally, it is a good idea for farmers to keep a keen lookout for possible predators for their livestock. But what should they do if that predator is a huge beast which can supposedly hop over high fences and seemingly slip into nothingness? Meet the terror of the English countryside – the...
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The tooth fairy is rivalled only by Santa Claus in popularity among American children. She is famous for exchanging a few dollars for baby teeth that have fallen out.
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The Israelites' entry into Canaan around 1250 BC, following their forty-year journey through the desert, was a pivotal event shrouded in religious significance.
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The Female Siberian Ice Maiden Whose Legend Lives On
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Buried in permafrost soil around the 5th century AD, a 35-year-old woman was discovered in the Republic of Altai, Russia. Finding the woman helped archaeologists develop deeper understanding of the people that lived in this remote region.
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