HISTORY
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Why Have So Few Who Have Seen This Mysterious Victorian-Era Entity Survived?
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – For those with an adventurous spirit, visiting this location in London may be interesting. However, individuals with a more cautious disposition might find it prudent to avoid the area. It is purported that very few who encountered the mysterious entity we discuss this time have survived. Some even say that all who have had the…
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Vikings’ Encounters With Peculiar White-Dressed Humanoids And Cave Dwellers In Unknown Lands Described In Norse Sagas
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Norse Sagas offer entertainment and historical insight. These narratives, predominantly recorded in the 13th century, provide detailed accounts of early Viking expeditions, conflicts, exotic adventures in foreign lands, and the colonization of Iceland. The sagas present a unique perspective on the worldview of the Vikings and Norse people, chronicling heroic feats from a bygone…
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Extremely Rare 2,700-Year-Old Black Stone Seal Depicting A Winged Genie Discovered In Jerusalem
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – A significant archaeological discovery has been made near the Temple Mount’s Southern Wall, specifically within the Davidson Archaeological Garden in Jerusalem, Israel. This find, dating back to the First Temple period approximately 2,700 years ago, consists of an exceptionally rare stone seal. The artifact, unearthed during excavations conducted jointly by the Israel Antiquities Authority and…
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4 Things Ancient Greeks And Romans Got Right About Mental Health
AncientPages.com – According to the World Health Organization, about 280 million people worldwide have depression and about one billion have a mental health problem of any kind. People living in the ancient world also had mental health problems. So, how did they deal with them? Homer on the backgrounf of Chios. original upploader: JW1805 at en.wikipedia). Image of Chios –…
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Puzzling Ancient Artifacts Found In Canadian Mountains Defy Explanation – Scientists Say
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The field of archaeology frequently presents unexpected discoveries and remarkable findings. Occasionally, researchers encounter perplexing ancient artifacts that appear chronologically or geographically misplaced. Some scientists claim these objects are unexplainable, but it’s wise to consider other viewpoints. The apparent enigma may not lie within the artifacts but in our historical understanding. Our sometimes limited knowledge…
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Why Did A Solar Eclipse Save George Davidson’s Life In Alaska?
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Scientific curiosity and searching for knowledge can sometimes be dangerous. This is a lesson American astronomer and geographer George Davidson learned when he traveled with his research team to Klukwan, near Haines in southeast Alaska, in 1869. Ancient people have always been fascinated with solar eclipses, but the understanding of this natural phenomenon has varied…
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Student Finds Beautiful Viking Age Silver Hoard In Aarhus, Denmark
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – The discovery of a significant Viking Age silver treasure with connections to Russia, Ukraine, and the British Isles has been made by a student of archaeology from Aarhus University. This finding serves to reinforce Aarhus’ status as an international center during the Viking Age. In the spring of this year, Gustav Bruunsgaard, a 22-year-old archaeology…
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Burials Of An Unknown Race Of Unusually Small Humanoids Found In Ohio May Confirm Native American Legend
Ellen Lloyd—AncientPages.com—Archaeological discoveries occasionally provide evidence supporting ancient legends, generating significant interest among researchers and the public alike. While infrequent, this occurrence highlights the potential historical basis of some myths and legends passed down through generations. The relationship between folklore and historical fact is complex. While it’s crucial to approach legends critically, dismissing all ancient stories as pure fantasy may…
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Unusual Underwater Archaeological Discovery In California May Confirm Thousand-Year-Old Legend And Re-Write Ancient History
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In a surprising discovery off the California coast, two divers encountered a series of small objects initially mistaken for rocks on the seafloor. Upon closer inspection, they realized these were man-made artifacts. While the underwater finds may appear unremarkable at first glance, they have generated significant interest among experts. Archaeologists are currently unable to determine…
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Selinunte: Latest Excavations Bring To Light A New Small Temple – What Ritualistic Practices Will Be Revealed One Day?
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Recent archaeological excavations conducted at the Archaeological Park of Selinunte have yielded significant findings. Thanks to the latest field works, archaeologists found new buildings (previously undiscovered structures) in the sacred area and identified a structure that currently seems to be a small temple positioned behind Temple C. Background: Temple E (Selinunte): Image credit: Matthias Süßen – CC…
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