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Facts about the Samurai you Won`t See in the MoviesThe myth of the samurai sword
During the 13th century, a heavily armored Mongolian horde attacked Japan. The samurai sword, until then thought to be indestructible, struck the metal armor of the invaders and broke....
21 Nov.
Superstitions about praying mantisesIn medieval Japan, they were depicted on the handles of Samurai swords. Modern Japanese believe that if a person sees a mantis, it foreshadows his death....
07 Dec.
The Legendary Weapons That Shaped HistoryExcalibur
This legendary weapon is best known as king Arthur's sword....
13 June
Archaeologists Find the Grave of an Ancient King Buried with his HorseBesides gold, the grave also held a valuable Scythian sword, chunks of raw iron, a chisel, ritual knife and an altar made from 3 types of metal....
01 Sept.
The False Myths About the Life of CleopatraMark Antony fulfilled his oath, stabbing himself with a sword, but Cleopatra let herself be captured....
30 Nov.
Tutankhamun died because of blood poisoningScientists say he was hit with a sword in the knee and the wound became contaminated resulting in blood poisoning.
Mummified remains of Tutankhamun were found by British archaeologist Howard Carter in 1922....
12 Sept.
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Mythology: gorgons forever on 21Medusa\'s death lost hey life by the sword of the mythical hero Perseus. While sleeping, he managed to cut off her head....
15 Feb.
Skeleton of Revered Viking Shocks Scientists! Turns out it Belonged to a WomanIn the woman's grave they also found arrows, knives, horse bones, a sword, ax, shields - all items that point to the woman's high position in the military hierarchy, researchers say....
12 Sept.
What are you afraid of? Vampires?Then his head should be cut with a sword from the church and, the body to be burned and the ashes scattered to the wind.
But contrary to expectations, vampires sometimes stay alive....
05 Nov.
Perseids - the Legendary Meteor ShowerHe would wear winged sandals on his feet and carry a sword, given to him by Hermes. In Ancient Greek mythology, Perseus was known for his many adventures....
23 Oct.
The Muses in Greek MythologyOften she is portrayed with a vine wreath, holding a tragic mask in one hand and a sword in the other.
Euterpe is the Muse of dance and lyrical poetry, which is why she is portrayed as a young woman with a flute....
12 Mar.
2 Million People Per Year Vanish Without a TraceTheir efforts to find mass graves, swords, shields or flags have been futile....
08 Nov.
The Nebra Sky DiskThe ancients there had no written language, and led a rather miserable existence, if we were to judge based on the other artifacts - swords and axes....
15 Sept.
Secrets of the Holy GrailWhen the archangel Michael attacked Lucifer as head of his holy angelic army, he used his sword of flame to pry the precious emerald from the crown of his enemy. The stone was used to make the Holy Grail....
12 Nov.
What Superstitions Relate to the Appearance of Comets?Other saw a sword in the astronomical object, a harbinger of death and disasters. These beliefs were not happenstance, they were influenced by unfortunate events in history....
26 Oct.
Amazons, myth or truth?In an ancient mound near the border town of Pokrovka, Russia and Kazakhstan, were found skeletons of women buried with weapons - swords, daggers, bronze arrows for bows, shields......
10 Oct.
How to welcome the Year of the TigerAvoid getting drunk on New Year\'s eve because you will make a sworn enemy of the Tiger – Monkeys. Shortly before midnight, stop the music and sing, solo or in chorus....
15 Feb.
Unexpected Features of GeminiThey quickly make friends with strangers, but become their sworn enemies even quicker. Those born under the sign of Gemini love to make mountains out of molehills, by turning a minor issue into a worldwide tragedy....
28 Nov.
Staffordshire treasureThe treasure hides not only jewelry - there are different dishes, weapons, shields, swords and more. Among the items are parts of armor that probably belonged to the ruler....
11 Nov.
Shortcomings of the Cancer Zodiac SignOne of Cancer's greatest shortcomings is that he is a sworn individualist and born dictator. He has the appearance of one who is sensitive but wants everything to happen his way....
10 Nov.
The Stephenville UFO CaseAnother person swore that he was abducted along with his car and dog. That last testimony however, doesn't seem completely authentic to me, " stated the sheriff....
31 Oct.
The Unfamiliar and Terrible Side of Christopher ColumbusThe ruthlessness of those loyal to Columbus is also well-known, they would test the sharpness of their swords by cutting off the legs of children....
06 July
The Bell WitchBut outside was nothing but servants swore that they had seen strangers around. But the strange noises around the house and yard worried John....
07 Jan.
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Mystery of Marie CelesteThen the next theory was that the ship was no riot and was of murder, as evidenced by the brownish red spots on the deck, railings plus a small incision made by an ax and an old rusty sword that had traces of blood....
10 Oct.
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The Vengeful Zodiac SignsSagittarii are not so vengeful and rarely cross swords directly. Unless of course, there's an audience. This acts like an aphrodisiac to them and they can make a scene sky-high....
18 Feb.