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 symbol of the winged sunThe symbol of the winged sun
07 Dec.
The winged sun is found in ancient Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Sumerian, Hittite, Persia, South American and even Australia with much symbolism and many of its variations.
The most famous Greek mythsThe most famous Greek myths
07 Dec.
Greek myths and legends tell of gods and heroes. The immortality of the gods is maintained drinking nectar and ambrosia. One of the most famous legends is that of Hercules.
Strange burial rituals from around the worldStrange burial rituals from around the world
03 Dec.
In the Indian province Torayya a funeral is like a wedding. Among the most bizarre burial rites is self- mummification.
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.