Moscow has a moral obligation to deliver humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Gaza, Russian President Vladimir Putin argued on Wednesday. The day before, he told other BRICS leaders that he had been moved by videos depicting Palestinian children being operated on without anesthesia. Earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Posts Tagged ‘sacred’
Kim Jong Un Promises Putin North Korea’s Full Support For Russia’s ‘Sacred Fight’
The two leaders’ interests are aligning in the face of their separate, intensifying confrontations with the United States. Source Views: 0
Huge Neolithic Cursus Linked with Isle of Arran’s Sacred Stones Revealed
In August this year, within the rugged southwest of Scotland’s Isle of Arran, researchers began excavating an ancient ceremonial monument dating back to between 4000 and 3000 BC. Read more Section: News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later Source Views: 0
Dollar Crash, Biden Breaks Sacred 1974 Deal
On February 24, 2022, President Biden made one of the most idiotic and dangerous mistakes ever by a sitting president. Source Views: 0
The terrorism of politicized religious zealots – where the ‘sacred’ end justifies ‘absolutist’ means
When absolutes wither, so would the politicized weaponization of “faith alone” that rejects compromise or demonizes dissenters as sinful. Source Views: 0
Negev Desert Tombs Linked to Ancient Trafficking of Sacred Prostitutes
While exploring in the remote Negev Desert in southern Israel in 2021, archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) stumbled upon something quite unexpected. Right along the route of a planned water line that will be passing through this area, they found a pair of above-ground burial markers made from piles of rock. After performing […]
1,000-Year-Old Sacred Sculptures of Jain Saviors Used for a Sluice
Almost exactly 2 years ago, two Jain sculptures from the 10th century AD were found in the southern Indian state of Telangana. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Read Later Source Views: 0
The Legend of Montesiepi: The Sacred San Galgano Sword in the Stone
One of the most famous British folk tales is that of King Arthur and the sword in the stone. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History Famous People Read Later Source Views: 0
The Macuahuitl: An Aztec Warrior’s Lethal and Sacred Weapon (Video)
At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained. The goal […]
Inside the Sacred Tomb of Newgrange: A Fascinating Look at Prehistoric Ireland (Video)
At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained. The goal […]
Fierce Warriors, Lovers in Arms: The Sacred Band Of Thebes
When World War I broke out, the British Army faced a significant challenge – their small professional army was insufficient for a global conflict. To win the war, they had little alternative apart from mobilizing manpower to its fullest extent. Read more Section: News Premium Preview Read Later Source Views: 0
Sacred Marvels: 17 Cathedrals That Will Take Your Breath Away, In Pictures
Cathedrals are some of the most awe-inspiring structures in the world, with their grandeur and intricate details captivating visitors for centuries. These religious buildings are often the most iconic landmarks of a city or region, featuring unique architectural styles and intricate works of art. Cathedrals can be found all around the world, from the towering spires […]
Pantanasssa Monastery in Mystras one of Greece’s most sacred places
The Pantanassa Monastery is located in Mystras, an archaeological site close to Sparti, in the region of Laconia. The Castle Town of Mystras was very powerful in the Byzantine era and in the last decades of the Byzantine period this was said to be the second most important town after Constantinople. This breathtaking region is… […]
Ancient Olympia: Site Of The Sacred Hieros Gamos
Long before the Greek Olympic Games became the dominion of a male god, ancient symbolism was embedded in the Hieros Gamos (Sacred Marriage ceremony) practiced at Olympia, a sanctuary in a serene valley called Altis, nestled between the Alpheus and Cladeus Rivers in the regional district of ancient Elis, tucked away in the north-west corner […]
Sacred Calendars and New Years: Cycles of Time and Ages
The global holiday of a new year symbolizes all we have experienced for the duration of the year, and all our hopes and dreams for the year ahead. Such observances date back over 4,000 years, often in conjunction with the solstices and equinoxes that marked the cycles of natural seasons. In ancient Mesopotamia, the celebration […]
Roman Temples and Sacred Stones Unearthed in the Netherlands
The discovery of this ancient sacred site was described as “special” no less than seven times in the Dutch archaeologist’s press release. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News History & Archaeology Ancient Places Europe Read Later Source Views: 0
Stunning Sacred Megalithic Sites of Britain
More than nine hundred stone circles exist in the British Isles and twice that number may originally have been built. Read more Section: News Ancient Places Europe Read Later Source Views: 0
Cahuachi Necropolis, Sacred Burial Ground of the Nazca
We can learn a lot about a civilization from how it treated its dead. The Nazca of Peru, for example, often carried their dead to Cahuachi, an important religious center, to be buried. Read more Section: News Ancient Places Americas History Ancient Traditions Read Later Source Views: 0
Meaningful Sacred And Profane Medieval Bestiaries
Medieval European churches, constructed by men for the glory of the Creator, are adorned to varying degrees, with sacred and profane images. No figure nor detail in these stone encyclopedia is accidental and there are many subjects represented Read more Section: News Premium Preview Read Later Source Views: 0