Tag: Religion
Deciphered: Ancient 2,600-Year-Old Inscription in Turkey Reveals Mention of Goddess ‘The Mother’
A researcher claims to have decoded an ancient inscription found on a 2,600-year-old monument in Turkey known as Arslan Kaya, meaning "lion rock" in...
The Book of Kells: Ancient Manuscript by Monks Fleeing Vikings
The Book of Kells is an ancient manuscript created in the ninth century by Celtic Christian monks on the island of Iona in Scotland's...
Ancient Egyptian Vase Reveals 2,200-Year-Old Hallucinogenic Ritual with Dwarf God
Researchers have discovered evidence of an ancient Egyptian ritual involving a hallucinogenic drink that may have been used to reenact a mythical story involving...
Mass Child Sacrifices in 15th-Century Mexico to Appease Rain God
A mass ritual sacrifice of young children to a rain god in 15th-century Mexico has been linked to a deadly drought in the region,...
Ancient Chinese Oracle Bones: Engraved Bones and Tortoise Shells for Future Prediction
Oracle bones are ancient artifacts from China that provide insight into the development of writing in ancient China. Dating back to the late Shang...
The Significance of Astrology in Medieval Society: Exploring its Impact and Influence
Astrology, a topic often associated with mysticism and pseudoscience in today's world, actually had a significant role in medieval society. Larisa Grollemond, assistant curator...
76 Child Sacrifice Victims Unearthed at Burial Site in Peru: Shocking Findings and Insights
A recent discovery at Pampa La Cruz, an archaeological site in Peru, has unearthed a burial mound containing the remains of 76 sacrificed children...