HISTORY
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How Did St. Nicholas Become Santa Claus? – History, Legend And Tradition
AncientPages.com – We’re all familiar with the jolly, white-haired and bearded overweight man who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve delivering presents to children. But where did this come from? With roots in Christianity, the origins of the world’s most beloved gift-giver transcend time, culture and religion. Santa Claus with gifts and a lantern on a city street. Credit: Adobe…
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How Norwegians Expressed Resistance Against Nazi Occupation Using Christmas Cards
AncientPages.com – On December 18, 1941, it was forbidden to use the Norwegian flag and its colours in a way that offended national sentiment. The ban was issued by Vidkun Quisling’s fascist party, National Gathering. Using the flag in that manner was considered a demonstration against the German occupation. This was followed by a series of Christmas cards that could hardly…
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Mysterious Anomaly In Earth’s Magnetic Field Documented On 3,000-Year-Old Mesopotamian Bricks
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – During previous excavations, archaeologists have found plenty of evidence that Babylonians and Sumerians were skilled astronomers. Sumerian cuneiform tablets confirm that knowledge of the Sumerians was not limited only to the knowledge of our solar system. People in Mesopotamia observed the night sky with great interest. They wanted and documented the positions and movements of…
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Archaeologists Discover Previously Unknown Huge Galleries And Petroglyphs In Colorado
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Polish archaeologists investigated the Castle Rock Pueblo settlement complex in Colorado and made a discovery that exceeded their “wildest expectations.” Archaeologists exploring in Colorado discovered ancient rock carvings belonging to the Pueblo people. Credit: Jagiellonian University “Our findings from the current year completely change our perception of this settlement area in many different aspects,” says…
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Rare Byzantine Gold Coin Discovered In Norway – Was It Brought By Harald Hardrada From Constantinople
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com –A metal detectorist found a rare gold coin in the mountains in Vestre Slidre municipality depicting two emperors and Jesus Christ. Archaeologists are now trying to determine how this 1,000-year-old Byzantine gold coin ended up in the Norwegian mountains. Could it have been part of the great treasure that Harald Hardrada brought home from Constantinople? Window…
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