Ancient World

Ancient World

Antiquities , historical events and facts. Ancient civilizations and extinct cultures . The secrets and mysteries of ancient civilizations.
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The legend of St. Catherine of BolognaThe legend of St. Catherine of Bologna
30 Nov.
St. Catherine of Bologna was born on September 8, 1413 and died on March 9, 1463. St. Catherine is the patron of artists and people involved in spiritual work.
Great Pyramid of Cholula - San Pedro CholulaGreat Pyramid of Cholula - San Pedro Cholula
30 Nov.
The Mexican city of Cholula is known for its Great Pyramid, built by unknown people, thousands of years ago. The area in which the pyramid is found is known as San Pedro Cholula.
The history of Peter the GreatThe history of Peter the Great
22 Sept.
Tsar Peter I the Great is one of the most beloved and respected rulers - he took the country over in a very difficult year. He declared himself Emperor Peter the Great and is one of the greatest Russian rulers.
Legends and tales about King SolomonLegends and tales about King Solomon
20 Sept.
King Solomon was the third Jewish king, the son of King David. The brilliance of his rule has gone down in history as the period of strongest flowering of Jewish power and influence.
Vampires found in BulgariaVampires found in Bulgaria
15 Aug.
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Vampires existed and this was certainly demonstrated during archaeological excavations in Bulgaria. The skeleton of the vampire was found during excavations in Sozopol.
The ancient Antikythera mechanismThe ancient Antikythera mechanism
08 July
In 1901 divers working around the island of Antikythera found clockwork- like remnants with an age of about 2000 years.
The tomb of Philip of MacedoniaThe tomb of Philip of Macedonia
24 June
Philip of Macedonia is Macedonian king who reigned in 369-336 BC. Under him, Macedonia became a centralized state.
The ancient city of Vilcabamba in PeruThe ancient city of Vilcabamba in Peru
24 June
The Vilcabamba ancient city in Peru is known among archaeologists as the last refuge of the ruler of the empire of the Incas - Manco Inca Yupanki.
The Tarim Mummies of XinjiangThe Tarim Mummies of Xinjiang
03 Apr.
The mummies of the Tarim Valley, or mummies of Xinjiang, are very mystical and shrouded in mystery. The first mystery mummy was discovered in 1978.
The Mystery of the Imperishable SaintsThe Mystery of the Imperishable Saints
27 Mar.
Many churches around the world keep the dead bodies of pious people, untouched by time. According to the laws of nature, after death the body decomposes, and of it remains only a skeleton, but. . .
The most important Archeological finds of the XXI centuryThe most important Archeological finds of the XXI century
27 Mar.
Our ancestors have left many traces of their presence, so archaeologists have the task to determine the origin of any discovered remains, pottery, tools and other items.
Incas fattened sacrificial childrenIncas fattened sacrificial children
19 Mar.
Analysis of hair from the mummies, shows that months before making the sacrificial ritual, the ancient Inca began to fatten the children chosen to be sacrificed.
Prehistoric people were CannibalsPrehistoric people were Cannibals
19 Mar.
People fed on each other during the prehistoric period. On the bones of prehistoric people have been found impressions of teeth of Neanderthals and other human ancestors.