Ancient Mysteries Archaeology Hub

12/29/2024

The Crystal Palace is a metal and glass estructure located in The Retiro Park in Madrid , Spain . It was builkt in 1887 for the Philippine Islands Exposition , held thath same year .. Architect : Ricardo Velázquez Bosco .. Impressive play of colors , and the metal structure with Art Nouveau details

12/29/2024

The Kalash: A Living Mystery in Pakistan's Mountains

Hidden away in the valleys of Chitral, the Kalash people are a captivating enigma. Their fair skin and unique culture have led to a popular theory: are they descendants of Alexander the Great's army? While this makes for a fascinating story, the reality is more complex.

Genetic studies reveal a mixed ancestry, with some possible European ties, but mainly South Asian and Central Asian roots. Their language, Kalasha, is unique but unrelated to ancient Greek.

So, who are the Kalash? They are a vibrant community with a rich heritage, practicing an ancient form of Hinduism and celebrating nature through their colorful festivals. They are skilled artisans, known for their intricate wood carvings and embroidered clothing.

The Kalash are a living testament to Pakistan's diverse cultural landscape. Their origins may remain a mystery, but their vibrant spirit and unique traditions continue to captivate and inspire.

~ Archaeology Histories

12/29/2024

Which version of "Ophelia" do you like the most? The top one by John Everett Millais (1851) or the bottom one by Friedrich Wilhelm Theodor (1875)?

~ WikiArt, Stories behind Art, Artchive

12/28/2024

Grover Krantz, l'antropologo che donò il suo scheletro allo Smithsonian a condizione di rimanere per sempre insieme al suo cane.

Grover Sanders Krantz è stato un antropologo americano e criptozoologo noto per i suoi studi sulla teoria dell'evoluzione umana e per la sua ricerca sul Bigfoot.

Un aspetto particolare della sua vita è stato il suo desiderio di donare il suo corpo allo Smithsonian Museum, con la condizione che il suo amato cane, Clyde, fosse sepolto accanto a lui. Questa richiesta è stata onorata e oggi i loro scheletri sono esposti insieme in una mostra al Museo di Storia Naturale dello Smithsonian.

Krantz è ricordato come un eccentrico ma appassionato scienziato, che ha dedicato la sua vita alla ricerca e all'educazione, anche dopo la sua morte.

Testo di Cesarano Maurizio

12/28/2024

"SAKIA Monastery Library (Tibet), discovered behind a defensive wall in 2003, contains 84,000 Tibetan books 60 meters long and 10 meters high (pages printed with engraved wooden tablets), probably the world's largest library of human history." - Sylvie Viaud - from LibrArt & Cultures

12/28/2024

La plus vieille maison de France.
Elle se trouve dans l'Aveyron, elle a 700 ans, construite au 13ème siècle et appartenant à une certaine Jeanne. Le rez-de-chaussée est plus petit que les étages car à l'époque on payait des impôts seulement sur le rez-de-chaussée alors les habitants faisaient des petits rez-de-chaussées et des étages plus grands. La maison montre que Jeanne était relativement riche car elle est en pierre. La maison est actuellement en restauration.
Alain Polomack

12/28/2024

12/28/2024

The purported skull of Mary Magdalene displayed in a golden reliquary at the basilica of Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume in Southern France.

12/27/2024

This, at least 2000 years old olive tree, is called "The Thinking Tree" by the locals. It is located in Puglia, in the South of Italy.

12/27/2024

🇺🇲 The 13 United States of America on July 4th 1776 🇺🇲

12/27/2024

Detail of painting 'Elisabeth of Austria, Queen of France' by Francois Clouet, c. 1571.

12/27/2024

When you dive past 200 meters (656 feet), you enter the deep seabed—an expansive world leading down to abyssal plains, at depths of 3,000 to 6,000 meters (up to 19,685 feet). But it doesn't stop there; the Mariana Trench drops to a staggering 11,000 meters (36,089 feet). These areas, isolated in darkness and high pressure, hold unique life and key insights into Earth's geological and biological evolution.

12/27/2024

Why did the Ancient Egyptians stop building Pyramids?

12/26/2024

BALANCING SCULPTURE defying gravity that it should fall in Swiss Alps
By Jerzy Kędziora, Polish sculptor
(Photo by Jerzy Kędziora)

12/26/2024

✓🚑Here is a Harley-Davidson motorcycle ambulance from 1920.

12/25/2024

Casa Pere Brias in Barcelona