DNA Reveals 300,000 Years Of Hominin And Animal Presence At Denisova Cave
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Denisova Cave in southern Siberia is the type locality of the Denisovans, an archaic hominin group who were related to Neanderthals. The dozen hominin remains recovered from the deposits also include Neanderthals and the child of a Neanderthal and a Denisovan, which suggests that Denisova Cave was a contact zone between […]
Dragon Man: New Species Of Human May Replace Neanderthals As Our Closest Relative
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A near-perfectly preserved ancient human fossil known as the Harbin cranium sits in the Geoscience Museum in Hebei GEO University. The largest of known Homo skulls, scientists now say this skull represents a newly discovered human species named Homo longi or “Dragon Man.” Their findings suggest that the Homo longi lineage may be our closest […]
Persephone: Greek Goddess Of The Coming Spring And Lady Of The Land Of The ᴅᴇᴀᴅ
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Persephone is a goddess of the Land of the ᴅᴇᴀᴅ and sprouting grain and fruit in Greek mythology. In Roman mythology, she is identified with Proserpine. Her attribute was poppy and pomegranate fruit, so she was also ᴀssociated with spring, flowers, life, and vegetation before becoming queen of the underworld. […]
Sha-Amun-en-su – Tragic Fate Of Ancient Egyptian Priestly Singer’s Unopened Sarcophagus
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – A long time ago, a woman who lived in Thebes, Egypt, was mummified and placed inside a beautiful sarcophagus. The lady was a prominent member of Egyptian society. Outstanding funerary objects were put inside the coffin to accompany her on the journey to the afterlife. For 2,7000 years, her mummified […]
Playful Puck (Robin Goodfellow) – Master Of Harmless Mischief And Shakespeare’s Visit To The Magic Valley
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Puck, also called Robin Goodfellow or “Hobgoblin,” is undoubtedly one of the most popular characters in English folklore. Famous for mischievous pranks and practical jokes, Puck is a creature that has captured the hearts of many people. Left: Joseph Noel Paton, Puck, and Fairies, detail from A Midsummer Night’s Dream. […]
Summer Solstice Festivals Around The World – Midsummer Celebration Is An Ancient Tradition Still Alive
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – On June 21, many people worldwide celebrate the summer solstice. The festivals are often very colorful and magical. It’s an ancient tradition that is still alive. Midsummer festival in Warsaw, Poland. Credit: Adobe Stock – tan4ikk Foods, drinks, clothes, and dances vary depending on the culture, but all have a great […]
Camp Used By 10,000 Roman Soldiers Sent To Conquer Northwest Iberia – Discovered
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Archaeologists have already found several military camps in the Northwest of the Iberian Peninsula in recent years. We reported that remote sensing technology has revealed more about one of the Roman Empire’s most infamous conflicts. The discovery of dozens of new Roman Army sites shows the Roman army had a […]
Civita di Bagnoregio – Magnificent 2,500-Year-Old Etruscan City In The Sky Is Struggling To Survive
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Those who would like to visit Civita di Bagnoregio should be prepared to walk a lot. The only way to access the Italian hill town Civita di Bagnoregio is by foot through a bridge restricted to pedestrians. It takes a while to reach the top, and the walk can be […]
Being Anglo-Saxon Was A Matter Of Language And Culture, Not Genetics
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A new study from archaeologists at the University of Sydney and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, has provided important new evidence to answer the question “Who exactly were the Anglo-Saxons?” New findings based on studying skeletal remains clearly indicate the Anglo-Saxons were a melting pot of people from both migrant […]
Saraswati – Hindu Goddess Of Knowledge, Learning And Vedic Symbol Of Speech, Vach
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Indian mythology, Saraswati (in Sanskrit: Sarasvati) is the goddess of learning, knowledge, and the Vedic goddess of speech, Vach. She is the source of the Holy Scriptures and it is believed she created Sanskrit (‘perfectly done’), the sacred language of the Hindus. She is also the guardian of art and […]