The Ancient Mystery of the Ever Burning Lamps
The lamp is important magical weapon and it seems that it has quite the mythology surrounding it. http://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/ancient-mystery-ever-burning-lamps-002451
The lamp is important magical weapon and it seems that it has quite the mythology surrounding it. http://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/ancient-mystery-ever-burning-lamps-002451
Grillo, (pronounced gree-lo) also known as Riddu, is a white wine grape variety which withstands high temperatures and is widely used in Sicilian wine-making and, in particular, for Marsala. Grillo is crisp and light in texture, with moderate acidity… Continue Reading
Much to the dismay of the Vatican, an approx. 1500-2000 year old bible was found in Turkey, in the Ethnography Museum of Ankara. http://www.theusefulin.com/2014/06/1500-year-old-bible-confirms-that-jesus.html
The year is 1851. Sociologist Eilert Sundt is walking across a field in Hedmark, central Norway, when he notices a pile of stones. They catch his eye because they look peculiar. They’re small, about the size of a fist, with… Continue Reading
At Luxor, Egyptologists have discovered the sarcophagus of a priestess of the god Amun. http://www.archaeology.org/news/2764-141209-luxor-amun-singer
A study of mummies from around the world shows atherosclerosis, or calcified arteries, was prevalent in a wide range of cultures and time periods. http://www.archaeology.org/issues/153-1411/trenches/2608-trenches-mummies-heart-disease
City first described by Ptolemy (2nd century AD), eminent Greek scholar and astronomer, Capitolias in the northern Jordan, has been studied by the expedition of the Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology, University of Warsaw. http://www.naukawpolsce.pap.pl/en/news/news,403058,polish-archaeologists-in-the-ancient-city-of-jupiter-capitolinus.html
A fisherman stumbled upon a rock carving that appears to show a legendary battle in Quileute mythology. As historic finds go, it’s “the most important, at least in this modern day” for the tribe. http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2025211284_petroglyphceremonyxml.html
Mass graves that have been discovered at three different points of the ancient city of Pisidia Antiocheia have posed a mystery for experts, who are now examining the 24 skeletons. http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/Default.aspx?pageID=238&nID=72797&NewsCatID=375
After Persia’s invasion of Egypt, Persia took the best of Egypt’s artists back to Persia. The result was that art in Egypt suffered and it is obvious in the art that was created in the time period. http://www.livescience.com/49059-ancient-egyptian-coffin-odd-art.html