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What is the 'Eye of Horus' and why is it found in so many ancient Egyptian burials?
But what is the Eye of Horus and what did it mean to the ancient Egyptians? According to Egyptian mythology, Horus was the ...
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Archaeologists Unearth Intricately Decorated Altar That May Have Been Used for Ancient Sacrifices in Guatemala
An intricately decorated altar that may have been used for child sacrifices has been found in the ruins of Tikal, an ancient ...
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Ancient Greek Hats: Headwear and Fashion in Antiquity
The ancient Greeks wore a variety of hats to protect them from the elements and to act as aesthetic embellishments ...
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Could This Ancient Greek Fresco Be the Inspiration for Virgin Mary Depictions?
A 4 c. BC Greek fresco bearing striking similarities to the traditional portrayals of the Virgin Mary has been discovered in ...
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In Guatemala, painted altar found at Tikal adds new context to mysterious Maya history
Just steps from the center of Tikal, a 2,400-year-old Maya city in the heart of modern-day Guatemala, a global team of researchers has unearthed a buried altar that could unlock the secrets of a ...
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Ancient Greek mythology: 7. Prometheus and Pandora
Zeus told the Titan Gods Prometheus ... includes depictions of violence from Greek mythology. We advise watching before sharing with your class. The animation combines two well-known Ancient ...