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31 ancient temples from around the world, from Göbekli Tepe to the Parthenon
Live Science via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Parthenon Temple on a bright day on the Acropolis in Athens, Greece. Ancient people built...
32 astonishing ancient burials, from 'vampire' decapitations to riches for the afterlife
Live Science via Yahoo News· 2 months agoClose up of the naturally mummified face of the Tollund man. Human burials are some of the most...
Poseidon: God of the Sea, Earthquakes and Horse Races
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoPoseidon, god of the sea, was an integral figure in ancient Greek mythology. Although the name Poseidon means "lord of the earth," this powerful god mostly controlled the oceans and waterways ...
17 Roman Gods and Goddesses Everyone Should Know
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 2 months agoRoman gods and goddesses reflected the diverse Roman people who worshipped them. Since Roman civilization was built on top of the ruins of Greek...
Exploring Celtic Gods, Goddesses and Mythology
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 2 months agoThere was no singular overarching Celtic religion. As ancient Celts made their homes in widespread regions across Western Europe, they developed...
How Cleopatra’s bloodsoaked dynasty changed the world
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 2 months agoCleopatra may be the most written-about woman in history, and is certainly the most famous female...
12 Mayan Gods Who Helped Make Sense of a Complex World
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoAncient Maya culture was centered on interconnected city-states that developed great networks of...
‘The gods’ wrath’: The ancient folklore of the eclipse
WJW via Yahoo News· 2 months agoOur ancestors' lack of scientific understanding about eclipses gave rise to superstition, folklore...
Isis: Goddess of Funeral Rites and Healing in Ancient Egypt
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 2 weeks agoIsis, goddess of healing and funeral rites, was one of the most important Egyptian deities and arguably one of the most prominent female deities in the ancient world.
50 Three-Syllable Girl Names That Are Feminine, Fierce and Everything in Between
PureWow via Yahoo News· 1 year agoShort and sweet names have their merit, but if you’re on the market for a more melodic moniker, our...
