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Wise But Impulsive King Fooled By A Cunning Odin In Norse Mythology
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Odin, the Supreme God in Norse mythology, stands as a powerful symbol of more than just war. He embodies the persistent pursuit of wisdom, poetry, and magic. His journey for knowledge was marked by courage and curiosity, and he had the power to be a master of riddles, verbal duels, and intellectual challenges. Many fascinating…
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Viking Age Burial With An Unusual Individual Discovered By Cambridge Students
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A burial pit discovered on the outskirts of Cambridge offers significant insight into a turbulent period in English history, possibly dating to when the region served as a “frontier zone” amid conflict between the Saxon kingdom of Mercia and East Anglia, which fell to Viking control around 870 AD (CE). The site was uncovered by Cambridge…
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Celts: Facts And History About The Powerful And Intriguing People Of Central And Northern Europe
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Celts are a mysterious people who played a crucial role in the history of ancient Europe. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the people of Central and Northern Europe to examine facts and history about the Celts. They lived in large parts of Europe during the Bronze Age and the Iron…
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Cynane: Talented Female Military Leader Assassinated While Giving A Speech
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Cynane was a Macedonian princess and the half-sister of the celebrated Alexander the Great. She was born in 357/358 BC and died in 320 BC at the age of 34. She came from a tradition of Illyrian female warriors who led armies into battle. By the age of twenty, she was already a skilled military…
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Babylon’s Kiln-Fired Bricks Almost Erased The City From History – King Nebuchadnezzar II’s Dream Became A Nightmare
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – King Nebuchadnezzar II (c. 605 BC – c. 562 BC) was the most prominent ruler of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and played a crucial role in shaping Babylon’s legacy. Determined to protect his city from enemies, Nebuchadnezzar transformed Babylon into a symbol of power and grandeur. He commissioned the construction of temples, palaces, and defensive walls…
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Is The Sacred Irminsul Symbol Of The Saxons Linked To Yggdrasil And God Odin?
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Irminsul was undoubtedly a sacred symbol for the Saxons, an ancient Germanic tribe inhabiting the area of present-day Schleswig and the Baltic coast. Historical sources describe Irminsul as a tree trunk set up in the open air, serving as an important religious monument. Scholars have long debated whether there is a connection between Irminsul and…
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LIDAR Detects Traces Of 630,000 Ancient Charcoal Kilns In Poland
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Scientists have identified approximately 630,000 ancient charcoal kilns in Poland, highlighting the significant role these structures played in pre-industrial societies. While charcoal is commonly linked to modern recreational grilling, it was once as vital to early economies as oil or nuclear energy is today. Charcoal kilns and furnaces were fundamental to technological progress, providing essential…
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Unusual Ancient Roman Miniature Spear Puzzles Archaeologists – A Unique Find In Britain
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists and historians are investigating the purpose of unusual ancient Roman miniature weapons. While some of these items appear to be votive offerings, a common find at Roman religious sites in Britain and other regions under Roman influence, one artifact stands out for its unique characteristics, setting it apart from typical votive objects. The sharpness…
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Rare Medieval Bronze Wheel Cross Found In Brandenburg Shows Christian Symbols Were Widespread Before The Slavic Uprising Of 983
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A rare bronze wheel cross dating back to the 10th or 11th century was recently discovered by Juliane Rangnow, a volunteer archaeological monument conservator, during authorized metal-detecting surveys in western Havelland near Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany. Credit: Brandenburg Ministry of Science, Research and Culture, Germany According to Dr. Manja Schüle, Minister of Culture, this small bronze…
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Kaupang – Flourishing Viking Trade Hub And Transit Port For North Sea Trade
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The settlement traces found at Kaupang in southern Norway represent the remains of one of the many seasonal market sites of the early Viking Period. It is located in Skiringssal (now known as Huseby), not far from Larvik, in Vestfold, at the mouth of the Oslofjord. Vestfold (meaning “West of the Fold”) and Fold is…
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