On September 05, 2015 at 10:09AM Mark Said…

The Conflict Myth & the Biblical Tradition traces conflict myth as an ideological tool for legitimization, or de-legitimization, of political entities throughout ancient West Asia. An assistant professor at Rutgers University in the Department of Religion, author Debra Scoggins Ballentine specializes in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern religions.

 

The Conflict Myth and the Biblical Tradition (Review) – Ancient History Encyclopedia
Rating: The Conflict Myth & the Biblical Tradition traces conflict myth as an ideological tool for legitimization, or de-legitimization, of political entities throughout ancient West Asia. An assistant professor at Rutgers University in the Department of Religion, author Debra Scoggins …

 

On August 31, 2015 at 07:07AM Mark Said…

New dating of the Shigir Idol. It’s a lot older than previously thought. Great article. Thanks to my amazing wife Angel​ for sharing it. You rock.


Angela Dallemagne originally shared:
Hey Mark​ this is pretty neat.

Shigir Idol is oldest wooden sculpture monument in the world, say scientists
Stunning statue with ‘encrypted codes’ is 11,000 years old, even more ancient than previously believed.

 

On August 26, 2015 at 07:23AM Mark Said…

That is one big fuckin’ rock.

Archaeologists Discover The World’s Largest Ancient Stone Block
See that absurdly massive stone block? Yeah, that’s not the one we’re talking about. Look over to the right. German archaeologists working at the Baalbek site in Lebanon have uncovered the largest known ancient block.

 

On August 23, 2015 at 06:27PM Mark Said…

Nothing highlights the economic disparity between Germany and Egypt more than the opulent setting of the Nefertiti bust in Berlin versus the dusty lampshade under which its copy was erected in Samalut.

The Sad Story Behind Egypt’s Ugly Nefertiti Statue
Did the Germans create Egypt’s new “Frankenstein”?

 

On August 22, 2015 at 09:04PM Mark Said…

Very touching 1,800 year old letter


Ancient Origins originally shared:
1,800 years ago, a young soldier from Egypt serving in the Roman army wrote six letters home to his family but without response. Finally, he sent a desperate plea for them to reply and to not forget about him. The ancient letter brings to life the hopes and fears of people from our distant past.

1,800-year-old ancient Egyptian letter reveals hopes and fears of young soldier
I pray that you are in good health night and day, and I always make obeisance before all the gods on your behalf. I do not cease writing to you, but you do not have me in mind.These are the desperate

 

On August 16, 2015 at 08:43AM Mark Said…

They finally found my old house

Newly-discovered ancient fortress reveals architectural accomplishments of Vikings | Ancient Origins
Archaeologists in Denmark have discovered a ring-shaped Viking fortress on the Danish island of Zealand, which historians believe may have been used to train warriors before launching an invasion of England. While the Vikings carry a reputation as

 

On August 14, 2015 at 08:43AM Angel Said…

Here’s an interesting read for you Mark

Talk like an Egyptian: 8ft scroll reveals prenup demands of women in ancient times
Ancient Egyptian women knew what they wanted and exactly how to get it. A massive 8-foot prenuptial contract reveals that wives of the era were solid negotiators, making sure they would still receive money and food long after their marriages ended.

 

On July 29, 2015 at 06:58PM Mark Said…

OMFG I so want this. Alexander is my favorite person in history. Followed very very very closely by Hatshepsut.


Andrew Ledford originally shared:
Alexander The Great  Era Greek Bronze Phalanx Spear Head, 4th Century BC
This was meant to be mounted on the end of a typical long phalanx spear pole based on its sheer enormity, far larger than typical hand-held Hoplite spears.  The size and broad willow leaf design to the blade is typical for Greek spears of this period.  The weapon still has its original attachment hole in the shaft where it would have been affixed to a long wooden pole.

archaicwonder: Alexander The Great  Era Greek… | Andrew Ledford Views
archaicwonder:
“Alexander The Great Era Greek Bronze Phalanx Spear Head, 4th Century BCThis was meant to be mounted on the end of a typical long phalanx spear pole based on its sheer enormity, far…

 

On January 18, 2015 at 09:32AM Mark Said…

Mythology, from the Greek word ‘mythos’ (story-of-the-people) is the study of sacred tales or the fables of a culture. Their most common themes consist of: life and death, good and evil, the afterlife, trials, heroes and the gods. Although classical mythology (Greek and Roman) is the most well-known, mythology can be found in all cultures with some myths surprisingly being more and less the same as myths found on the other side of the world.

Mythology
Mythology (from the Greek ‘mythos’ for story-of-the-people, and ‘logos’ for word or speech, the spoken story of a people) is the study and interpretation of often sacred tales or fables…

 

On December 28, 2014 at 01:29PM Angel Said…