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The tomb of Philip of MacedoniaPhilip of Macedonia is Macedonian king who reigned in 369-336 BC. Under him, Macedonia became a centralized state. He introduced the army, called the “Macedonian phalanx” and paved the way for their the navy. He is also the...
The legends of Helen of TroyEnglish poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe describes Helen of Troy as the person “causing thousands of ships”. Indeed, when the Trojan prince Paris and Elena left the town Troy, the large army with Achaean people declared...
The Myth of the Punishment of TantalusAncient Greek Mythology is a rich source of phrases that today have their own meaning in modern spoken language. One of these with a specific meaning is the punishment of Tantalus. What was this punishment and what wrongs...
The Legend of the Kingdom of HadesGreek mythology and ancient Greece have sparked interest for ages. This interest won't stop, since the myths and legends continue to entice young and old alike.
One of the most curious personas in Greek mythology...
The Story of the Tower of BabelThe story of the Tower of Babel is told in the 1st book of the Bible - the Book of Genesis. It explains the origins of the different languages and people in the world. According to it, after the Great Flood decimated the...
Palmistry - Meaning of the Girdle of VenusIn palmistry, the girdle of Venus (or the ring of Venus) is a broken or unbroken semi circle, which bulges out between the middle and ring fingers and whose ends are by the pinky and index finger.
It is connected with...
Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of MarsThe line of Mars has great significance in palmistry. The lines of Mars begin from the low areas of Mars or from the start of the line of life and continue on toward the Mount of Venus. After thorough studies, palmists...
Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of SuccessThe line of success is also referred to as the line of intelligence and the sun. It is parallel to the line of fate, under the ring finger.
It symbolizes fame or scandal. It increases success, if such is alluded to by...Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of HealthThe line of health is also known as the line of the liver and is one of the secondary lines of the hand, often ignored in palmistry. It starts from the Mount of Mercury and runs down the palm. As hinted by the name, it is... 
Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of MarriageThe line or lines of marriage can be found on the side of the hand or on the front part of the Mount of Mercury.
As far as marriage goes, the line of the Mount of Mercury gives a very real indication of the age at...
Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of ReasoningThe line of reasoning (also called the line of the head) is one of the largest lines of the hand. It begins from the edge of the palm (under the index finger) and extends along the palm to its outer edge. Often, the line...Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of LifeThe line of life is the most important and discussed line in palmistry. It is situated from the edge of the palm under the thumb and curves like a rainbow toward the wrist.
It is thought that this line reflects the viability... 
Palmistry - Meaning of the Line of FateThe line of fate is situated from the wrist toward the center of the palm and is one of the secondary lines of the hand. It is connected to the life path of a person, which includes school, career, successes and obstacles...
The legend of St. Catherine of BolognaSt. Catherine of Bologna was born on September 8, 1413 and died on March 9, 1463. She was an Italian nun. She had qualities of a good artist and writer.
St. Catherine is the patron of artists and people involved in spiritual...
Effects of the Different Phases of the MoonIt's a fact that there are certain things influencing human behavior and emotions that are inexplicable. Or at least not everyone understands them. The horoscope, ascendant, moon phases... these are all things comprising...
The Dark Side of the Sign of TaurusAs an earth sign, the need for material security is ingrained in the character of every Taurus. But when the dark side of his nature prevails, he becomes greedy. Money, food and possessions are never enough.
He becomes...
The Dark Side of the Sign of SagittariusEvery zodiac sign has positive and negative sides to its character and although we'd all prefer to be linked primarily to the positive, instead of the negative characteristics, we can't deny that we possess both.
The...
The Dark Side of the Sign of VirgoEvery zodiac sign has positive and negative sides to its character and although we'd all prefer to be linked primarily to the positive, instead of the negative characteristics, we can't deny that we possess both.
The...
The Dark Side of the Sign of AriesEven though we all love being associated with the phrase "good person", the fact is that each of us has positive and negative sides to our character, constantly bouncing between the 2. You can determine what your dark side...
The Unsolved Mystery of the Shroud of TurinAccording to legend, the Shroud of Turin is the burial shroud used to wrap Jesus Christ after he was taken off the cross. The 1st ever mention of the relic dates back to the 14th century, when Geoffroi de Charny announced...
The Mystery of Dvaraka, the City of KrishnaIn 2001, a group of Indian scientists accidentally came upon anomalies at the bottom of the Gulf of Khambhat, approximately 7 miles from the coast. They were in the region to study the extent of pollution in the gulf but...
Strange Methods of Inspiration of the Great ArtistsAn artist needs to be in the mood and have inspiration in order to create masterpieces. Some drew on love and music for their imagination, while others had more specific methods for bringing out the creativity in themselves...
Dazzling Treasures of the Ancient City of NimrudEven though few people today know of the existence and location of the city of Nimrud, at one point in time, nearly 3000 years ago, it served as the capital of the known world. In 879 BC, the city was proclaimed the capital...
The Macabre Secret of the Cave of SkeletonsAn ominous cave, located not far from the mouth of the Khwae Yai River in the Thai province of Kanchanaburi, has for years on end been the subject of debate between scientists and made numerous people tremble in fear....
Symbolism and Influence of the Eye of NazarThe Eye of Nazar - this is the name of the blue amulet crafted in the shape of an eye, a very common sight in the Middle East and some European countries. The evil eye or "nazar boncuğu" as it is also called, is one of...
