Glass Dish Unearthed in Nara Came from Roman Empire
This dish had incredible journey from the Roman Empire to Japan. http://ajw.asahi.com/article/behind_news/social_affairs/AJ201411130064
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“I Saw Water: An Occult Novel and Other Selected Writings” by Ithell Colquhoun
A previously unpublished occult novel by surrealist painter Ithell Colquhoun (1906-1988) has just been published by Pennsylvania State University. I Saw Water makes her second novel available for the first time, along with a selection of her other writings and… Continue Reading
Anglo-Saxon Skeletons Found in Suffolk Dig
Graves containing 21 Anglo-Saxon skeletons and jewellery which belonged to “high status” owners have been uncovered in Suffolk. http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-suffolk-30081941
How Farming Almost Destroyed Ancient Human Civilization
Roughly 9,000 years ago, humans had mastered farming to the point where food was plentiful. Populations boomed, and people began moving into large settlements full of thousands of people. And then, abruptly, these proto-cities were abandoned for millennia. It’s one… Continue Reading
AC2012 and Raul Seixas!
If you did not catch this gem from AC2012.com when it was originally posted, I highly recommend looking into the fascinating subject of the Sociedade Alternativa. Influential members of this collective were the so-called “Father of Brazilian Rock,” Raul Seixas… Continue Reading
Mystery Humans Spiced up Ancients’ Sex Lives
Genome analysis suggests there was interbreeding between modern humans, Neanderthals, Denisovans and an unknown archaic population. http://www.nature.com/news/mystery-humans-spiced-up-ancients-sex-lives-1.14196
Two New COIL-related book releases!
Thank you, Carl Abrahamsson for the heads-up! http://www.carlabrahamsson.com/news/coil-related-books-are-always-welcome/ COIL-RELATED BOOKS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME! Just recently, the French publisher Timeless dropped two very pleasant bombs on the market: a book of Peter ”Sleazy” Christopherson’s photography and one of John Balance’s paintings… Continue Reading
Mathematical Encoding in the Great Pyramid
Like most I never grow tired of reading a new mathematical take on the Great Pyramid. Enjoy http://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-places-africa-opinion-guest-authors/mathematical-encoding-great-pyramid-002323
Vatican Library Making 4,000 Ancient Manuscripts Available Online For Free
The Vatican Library is beginning to put more of their many manuscripts on line and for free. http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/vatican-library-making-4000-ancient-manuscripts-available-online-free-photos-1470911
Art Historian Unlocks Secrets of the Ancient Virupaksha Temple
The Virupaksha Temple in Pattadakal is one of the most stunning landmarks in India and the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi, the capital of the ancient Vijayanagar empire. Dating back 1,300 years, the magnificent structure consists of a layered… Continue Reading