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The Mystery of Newgrange
The mystery of the Bru na Boinne, particularly Newgrange, are briefly explored, and a few of the myths surrounding it, discussed.
newgrange • burial • mound • tomb • tuatha de dannan
The mystery of the Bru na Boinne, particularly Newgrange, are briefly explored, and a few of the myths surrounding it, discussed.
newgrange • burial • mound • tomb • tuatha de dannan
The Excavation at Sutton Hoo
The burial ship uncovered in the mound at Sutton Hoo is the greatest single find in Anglo-Saxon archaeology.
sutton hoo • excavation at sutton hoo • burial mound at sutton hoo • king raedwald • burial ship
The burial ship uncovered in the mound at Sutton Hoo is the greatest single find in Anglo-Saxon archaeology.
sutton hoo • excavation at sutton hoo • burial mound at sutton hoo • king raedwald • burial ship
Unseen Evil: Should've Remained Unseen
The evil isn't the only thing that should be unseen....
dvd • video • unseen evil
The evil isn't the only thing that should be unseen....
dvd • video • unseen evil
Early Woodland Culture in Wisconsin
The Early Woodland Culture began in Wisconsin about 1000 BC. It was during this time period that pottery, cultivated plants and burial mounds became more common.
wisconsin • early woodland • burial mounds • pottery • cultivated plants
The Early Woodland Culture began in Wisconsin about 1000 BC. It was during this time period that pottery, cultivated plants and burial mounds became more common.
wisconsin • early woodland • burial mounds • pottery • cultivated plants
Sutton Hoo, Burial Ground of Kings
Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge and only an hour or so from London is the site of mysterious low mounds, , traces of the prestigious 7th c Saxon ship burial of King Raedwald
sutton hoo • burial mound • raedwald • ship burial • saxon
Sutton Hoo, near Woodbridge and only an hour or so from London is the site of mysterious low mounds, , traces of the prestigious 7th c Saxon ship burial of King Raedwald
sutton hoo • burial mound • raedwald • ship burial • saxon
Thomas Jefferson's Bones
Thomas Jefferson has long been considered the father of American archaeology, and his legacy to modern archaeologists and naturalists has been significant.
thomas jefferson archaeology • indian burial mounds • big bone lick • american presidents and science • meriweather lewis
Thomas Jefferson has long been considered the father of American archaeology, and his legacy to modern archaeologists and naturalists has been significant.
thomas jefferson archaeology • indian burial mounds • big bone lick • american presidents and science • meriweather lewis
Weeden Island Culture
The Weeden Island Culture, which existed more than a thousand years ago, is considered to mark the cultural climax of Florida's prehistoric Gulf Coast region.
weeden island culture • prehistoric gulf coast • ocher • incised pottery • burial mounds
The Weeden Island Culture, which existed more than a thousand years ago, is considered to mark the cultural climax of Florida's prehistoric Gulf Coast region.
weeden island culture • prehistoric gulf coast • ocher • incised pottery • burial mounds
Wisconsin's Woodland Culture, circa 500 BC - AD 500
The Early Woodland and Middle Woodland Indian Culture was found in Wisconsin about 2000 years ago. What made them different than the cultures that went before them, and those who came after them?
early woodland • middle woodland • archeology • societies • culture
The Early Woodland and Middle Woodland Indian Culture was found in Wisconsin about 2000 years ago. What made them different than the cultures that went before them, and those who came after them?
early woodland • middle woodland • archeology • societies • culture
Henges, Circles and Standing Stones
British archaeological monuments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
stonehenge • avebury • cursus monuments • henge • west kennet
British archaeological monuments come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.
stonehenge • avebury • cursus monuments • henge • west kennet
Hopewell
While the Hopewell do not represent a single nation, they are a cohesive organization consisting of numerous tribes that share of common cultural heritage.
hopewell tradition • woodland period • growth of hopewell • social organization • agriculture of
While the Hopewell do not represent a single nation, they are a cohesive organization consisting of numerous tribes that share of common cultural heritage.
hopewell tradition • woodland period • growth of hopewell • social organization • agriculture of
Mississippian Culture
The Mississippian culture was the most advanced of the mound builders, founding the first city in indigenous North America.
mississippian culture • origins of • cultivation of agriculture • cahokia • mounds of
The Mississippian culture was the most advanced of the mound builders, founding the first city in indigenous North America.
mississippian culture • origins of • cultivation of agriculture • cahokia • mounds of
Mounds of North America
Throughout the four identified mound building cultures, the practice evolved.
mound building • mound culture • poverty point • adena • hopewell
Throughout the four identified mound building cultures, the practice evolved.
mound building • mound culture • poverty point • adena • hopewell
Bush Barrow, Wiltshire
Bush Barrow is one of the best know British Barrow graves. Situated close to Stonehenge, it contained the possible remains of a Bronze Age king
bush barrow • bush barrow grave • wiltshire • stonehenge • stonehenge wiltshire
Bush Barrow is one of the best know British Barrow graves. Situated close to Stonehenge, it contained the possible remains of a Bronze Age king
bush barrow • bush barrow grave • wiltshire • stonehenge • stonehenge wiltshire
Dickson Mounds Museum, Lewistown
More recently famous as home to Edgar Lee Masters and his semi-biographical "Spoon River Anthology," Lewistown, Illinois, is also home to the Dickson Mounds Museum.
burial mounds • dickson mounds • illinois river valley • national historic preservation act • native american
More recently famous as home to Edgar Lee Masters and his semi-biographical "Spoon River Anthology," Lewistown, Illinois, is also home to the Dickson Mounds Museum.
burial mounds • dickson mounds • illinois river valley • national historic preservation act • native american
Early History of the Celts
The word Celt is Greek in origin being derived from the word Keltoi meaning 'barbarian' or 'stranger.'
history of the celts • indo-european • kurgan civilization • south asia • danubian culture
The word Celt is Greek in origin being derived from the word Keltoi meaning 'barbarian' or 'stranger.'
history of the celts • indo-european • kurgan civilization • south asia • danubian culture
Stonehenge, Avebury & Nearby Sites
A guide to southern England's Neolithic and other prehistoric sites and stone circles, from Stonehenge and Woodhenge to Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill.
stonehenge avebury & nearby sites • guide to stonehenge avebury and wiltshire's prehis • southern england's neolithic and other prehistoric • prehistoric sites and stone circles • stonehenge and woodhenge to avebury west kennet lo
A guide to southern England's Neolithic and other prehistoric sites and stone circles, from Stonehenge and Woodhenge to Avebury, West Kennet Long Barrow and Silbury Hill.
stonehenge avebury & nearby sites • guide to stonehenge avebury and wiltshire's prehis • southern england's neolithic and other prehistoric • prehistoric sites and stone circles • stonehenge and woodhenge to avebury west kennet lo
The Princess of Vix
The Vix burial tells us much about trade, links with other cultures and the standing of women in early Celtic society
the princess of vix • wagon burials • celtic wagon burials • high status celtic burials • celtic burials
The Vix burial tells us much about trade, links with other cultures and the standing of women in early Celtic society
the princess of vix • wagon burials • celtic wagon burials • high status celtic burials • celtic burials
Scythians - A Mysterious History
The Scythians roamed and ruled much of what is now Ukraine and southern Russia, trading with Greeks, burying their dead in kurgans, and plundering villages.
scythians • kurgans • indo-europeans • history of ukraine • ossetians
The Scythians roamed and ruled much of what is now Ukraine and southern Russia, trading with Greeks, burying their dead in kurgans, and plundering villages.
scythians • kurgans • indo-europeans • history of ukraine • ossetians
Tombs of the Orkney Islands, Scotland
Five thousand years ago, at the extreme north of Scotland, people lived, farmed and died, housing their dead in elaborate stone tombs, covered with earthen mounds.
neolithic • stone age • burial practices • orkney islands • knowe of yarso
Five thousand years ago, at the extreme north of Scotland, people lived, farmed and died, housing their dead in elaborate stone tombs, covered with earthen mounds.
neolithic • stone age • burial practices • orkney islands • knowe of yarso
Adena
The Adena have been identified as the most likely successor civilization to that of Poverty Point.
adena • ohio river valley • mound builders • construction of mounds • religious and ceremonial uses of
The Adena have been identified as the most likely successor civilization to that of Poverty Point.
adena • ohio river valley • mound builders • construction of mounds • religious and ceremonial uses of
Theories on Stonehenge
The Megalith of Stonehenge is located about 80 miles south-west of London, England.
megaliths and druids • celtic calendar • astronomical and ritual site • dance of the giants • coelus
The Megalith of Stonehenge is located about 80 miles south-west of London, England.
megaliths and druids • celtic calendar • astronomical and ritual site • dance of the giants • coelus
Haunted Irish Castles and Other Places of Interest
A light-hearted look at some of the supposedly haunted castles, abbeys and other ghost-visited places in Ireland.
ghost • spectre • spooky • castles • haunted
A light-hearted look at some of the supposedly haunted castles, abbeys and other ghost-visited places in Ireland.
ghost • spectre • spooky • castles • haunted
New British Poetry 31: Some New Digs
Review article describing Peter Riley's latest collection, EXCAVATIONS, published by Reality Street Editions in 2004.
poetry • poet • poets • verse • writer
Review article describing Peter Riley's latest collection, EXCAVATIONS, published by Reality Street Editions in 2004.
poetry • poet • poets • verse • writer
Burial In The Ancient World
The way in which human beings treat their dead has changed little since the time of ancient Babylon. The burial of the dead remains an important aspect of every culture.
burial of the dead • tomb • afterlife • funerary rituals of egypt and greece • pyramids
The way in which human beings treat their dead has changed little since the time of ancient Babylon. The burial of the dead remains an important aspect of every culture.
burial of the dead • tomb • afterlife • funerary rituals of egypt and greece • pyramids
Historic Spanish Point
Historic Spanish Point is a hidden gem encompassing centuries of Florida history just south of the city Sarasota, in Osprey, Florida.
historic spanish point • florida history • sarasota history • gulf coast of florida history • pioneers in florida
Historic Spanish Point is a hidden gem encompassing centuries of Florida history just south of the city Sarasota, in Osprey, Florida.
historic spanish point • florida history • sarasota history • gulf coast of florida history • pioneers in florida
Island of Sanday
A visit to the island of Sanday in the Orkney group of Scotland.
sanday • orkney • scotland • islands • sanday
A visit to the island of Sanday in the Orkney group of Scotland.
sanday • orkney • scotland • islands • sanday
See Norway's Viking Heritage Uncovered in Oslo
One thousand year-old Viking longships mark Norway's proud seafaring history at an Oslo museum, leaving in no doubt just who ruled the waves during the Viking Age.
viking • viking ship museum • viking age • oslo • norway
One thousand year-old Viking longships mark Norway's proud seafaring history at an Oslo museum, leaving in no doubt just who ruled the waves during the Viking Age.
viking • viking ship museum • viking age • oslo • norway
Silbury Hill: Ancient Mound of Mystery
Silbury Hill, nearby to the Avebury complex, is another man-made mystery from prehistoric times.
silbury hill • man-made mounds • ley lines • prehistoric mysteries • archaeological mystery
Silbury Hill, nearby to the Avebury complex, is another man-made mystery from prehistoric times.
silbury hill • man-made mounds • ley lines • prehistoric mysteries • archaeological mystery
Sutton Hoo and the Staffordshire Hoard
Sutton Hoo is regarded as the most important archaeological source for anglo-saxon Britain. A new hoard recently discovered in Staffordshire, however, could provide a cha
sutton hoo • anglo saxon • angle • saxon • archaeology
Sutton Hoo is regarded as the most important archaeological source for anglo-saxon Britain. A new hoard recently discovered in Staffordshire, however, could provide a cha
sutton hoo • anglo saxon • angle • saxon • archaeology
The Celtic Invasion
Even the early Celtic tribes, the La Tene, the Hallstatt, and the Belgae, were once invaders
celts • celtic • belgae • celtic art • celtic tribes
Even the early Celtic tribes, the La Tene, the Hallstatt, and the Belgae, were once invaders
celts • celtic • belgae • celtic art • celtic tribes
Discover South Africa's Cradle of Humankind
Since being declared a World Heritage Site in 1999, a quiet corner of South Africa has grown into one of the country's best tourism attractions - the Cradle of Humankind.
paleontology tours • paleo tours • human evolution • cultural tours • heritage site
Since being declared a World Heritage Site in 1999, a quiet corner of South Africa has grown into one of the country's best tourism attractions - the Cradle of Humankind.
paleontology tours • paleo tours • human evolution • cultural tours • heritage site
England's New White Horse Trail
Wiltshire's gentle hills are lumpy with Bronze Age burial mounds and mysterious henges. Now, a new path loops among the eight nearly new horse carvings.
travel england • tourism england • hiking england • walks in england • wiltshire
Wiltshire's gentle hills are lumpy with Bronze Age burial mounds and mysterious henges. Now, a new path loops among the eight nearly new horse carvings.
travel england • tourism england • hiking england • walks in england • wiltshire
Living history holidays
Renaissance faires are one way of going back into the past. Some sites in Europe go further and offer a chance to see the past in action.
experimental archaeology • reenactment • medieval • tour • archaeology
Renaissance faires are one way of going back into the past. Some sites in Europe go further and offer a chance to see the past in action.
experimental archaeology • reenactment • medieval • tour • archaeology
Mound Culture
Of the four pre-contact cultures who designed large earthen structures throughout the northeast, the mound builders of Poverty Point were the first.
mound builders • mound culture • mound cultural area • poverty point • adena
Of the four pre-contact cultures who designed large earthen structures throughout the northeast, the mound builders of Poverty Point were the first.
mound builders • mound culture • mound cultural area • poverty point • adena
Ocher and Prehistoric Burial Practices
The use of ocher in prehistoric burial practices throughout the world shows the cultural significance that hematite had in mortuary practices among early peoples.
ocher • hematite • mortuary • burial • skeleton
The use of ocher in prehistoric burial practices throughout the world shows the cultural significance that hematite had in mortuary practices among early peoples.
ocher • hematite • mortuary • burial • skeleton
Riches of East European History
Eastern European history has long contrasted the lives of the poor with the riches of the ruling classes. Despite the disparity, we're still intrigued by these treasures.
eastern european riches • eastern european treasures • faberge eggs • state diamond fund • crown of monomakh
Eastern European history has long contrasted the lives of the poor with the riches of the ruling classes. Despite the disparity, we're still intrigued by these treasures.
eastern european riches • eastern european treasures • faberge eggs • state diamond fund • crown of monomakh
Russia's History for Sale
Russia has long had a problem with its historic artifacts being stolen, sold, or trashed by the greedy or irreverent.
faberge eggs • amber room • russian history • scythians • museums
Russia has long had a problem with its historic artifacts being stolen, sold, or trashed by the greedy or irreverent.
faberge eggs • amber room • russian history • scythians • museums
Sutton Hoo: Treasure Trove of Saxon Culture
Sutton Hoo is a burial ground that houses a wealth of artifacts (including the outline of a large wooden ship) that give us a glimpse into Anglo-Saxon life in the 7th century.
sutton hoo • anglo-saxon life • anglo-saxon ship • raedwald • ancient british history
Sutton Hoo is a burial ground that houses a wealth of artifacts (including the outline of a large wooden ship) that give us a glimpse into Anglo-Saxon life in the 7th century.
sutton hoo • anglo-saxon life • anglo-saxon ship • raedwald • ancient british history
The History of Oslo 1000AD – 1925
Oslo is located at the innermost northern point of the Oslo fjord. Decimated by Plague, 14 large fires, wars with Denmark and Sweden, all have shaped this wonderful city.
the history of oslo • oldest of the scandinavian cities • the viking age • oslo was founded in 1048 by harald hardrada • oslo and the plague
Oslo is located at the innermost northern point of the Oslo fjord. Decimated by Plague, 14 large fires, wars with Denmark and Sweden, all have shaped this wonderful city.
the history of oslo • oldest of the scandinavian cities • the viking age • oslo was founded in 1048 by harald hardrada • oslo and the plague
Tourist Attractions of Essex, South East England
Boudicca and England's Oldest Town, Old Leigh, Ancient fishing Village, Greyhound Racing, Mersea Island and a Butterfly Park, Essex has much to offer tourists.
tourist attractions essex south east england • boudicca and temple of claudius colchester • colchester castle england oldest town • old leigh fishing village art galleries and cockle • greyhound racing at romford greyhound stadium
Boudicca and England's Oldest Town, Old Leigh, Ancient fishing Village, Greyhound Racing, Mersea Island and a Butterfly Park, Essex has much to offer tourists.
tourist attractions essex south east england • boudicca and temple of claudius colchester • colchester castle england oldest town • old leigh fishing village art galleries and cockle • greyhound racing at romford greyhound stadium
Cobalt, Ontario and Silver
Cobalt, Ontario was the site of a massive silver discovery in 1903 and a great exodus when the resource was depleted.
cobalt ontario and silver • geologist report mining claims boomtown and declin • silver mined by first nations people • geologist confirmed quality of mineral • prospectors found massive vein
Cobalt, Ontario was the site of a massive silver discovery in 1903 and a great exodus when the resource was depleted.
cobalt ontario and silver • geologist report mining claims boomtown and declin • silver mined by first nations people • geologist confirmed quality of mineral • prospectors found massive vein
Missing Liechtenstein
You are missing the real Liechtenstein if you just pass through and not stay awhile.
liechtenstein • castle • tourist • vaduz • eschnerberg
You are missing the real Liechtenstein if you just pass through and not stay awhile.
liechtenstein • castle • tourist • vaduz • eschnerberg
Six Spots to Stimulate Your Brain
Wanna get smart? Are you looking for someplace where the kids (and you) can learn and have fun at the same time? This list is for you.
cosi • nasa • space • inventions • inventure place
Wanna get smart? Are you looking for someplace where the kids (and you) can learn and have fun at the same time? This list is for you.
cosi • nasa • space • inventions • inventure place
Tara--Hill of Kings and Deities
A brief account of how Tara became home of the High Kings. Both myth and some fact are included in this article.
tara • earthworks • megalithic • tuatha de dannan • milesians
A brief account of how Tara became home of the High Kings. Both myth and some fact are included in this article.
tara • earthworks • megalithic • tuatha de dannan • milesians
Teaching English and Living in South Korea
Teaching English and living in South Korea is more than paying off debts. It is about eating Korean food or visiting a temple - immersing oneself in Korean culture.
teaching english in korea • teaching english and living in korea • teaching english in south korea • teaching english and living in south korea • experiencing korean culture
Teaching English and living in South Korea is more than paying off debts. It is about eating Korean food or visiting a temple - immersing oneself in Korean culture.
teaching english in korea • teaching english and living in korea • teaching english in south korea • teaching english and living in south korea • experiencing korean culture
The Archaeology of Sounion
The site of Sounion has a long history and its archaeology covers much more than the ancient sanctuaries the site is famous for.
archaeology of sounion • sounion • cape sounion • sounion greece • buildings of sounion
The site of Sounion has a long history and its archaeology covers much more than the ancient sanctuaries the site is famous for.
archaeology of sounion • sounion • cape sounion • sounion greece • buildings of sounion
The Buried Alive Match
The Undertaker is known for burying his opponents in matches. But sometimes he did that literally in Buried Alive matches. And other times, he was the one buried alive.
buried alive match • undertaker buried alive • undertaker vs. mankind • mankind buried alive • undertaker steve austin rock bottom
The Undertaker is known for burying his opponents in matches. But sometimes he did that literally in Buried Alive matches. And other times, he was the one buried alive.
buried alive match • undertaker buried alive • undertaker vs. mankind • mankind buried alive • undertaker steve austin rock bottom
The Ruins at San Agustin
For years the ruins at San Agustin were inaccessible due to FARC guerrilla activity in Huila province. Now easily accessible and affordable, San Agustin is a destination.
san agustin ruins • colombia arxheology • farc • huila • el dorado
For years the ruins at San Agustin were inaccessible due to FARC guerrilla activity in Huila province. Now easily accessible and affordable, San Agustin is a destination.
san agustin ruins • colombia arxheology • farc • huila • el dorado
A Weekend In Wisconsin - Day 2
Follow the second day of a weekend adventure in the Southwest corner of Wisconsin.
wisconsin • fennimore • patch grove • military road • hicklin hollow road
Follow the second day of a weekend adventure in the Southwest corner of Wisconsin.
wisconsin • fennimore • patch grove • military road • hicklin hollow road
The Archaic Culture in Wisconsin
The Archaic tradition in Wisconsin followed the Paleo-Indian culture. Megafauna still lived in the area. Stone tools were being perfected and the atlatl was developed. Groups known as Old Copper developed in parts of Wisconsin.
archaic culture • megafauna • boreal archaic • adze • stone tools
The Archaic tradition in Wisconsin followed the Paleo-Indian culture. Megafauna still lived in the area. Stone tools were being perfected and the atlatl was developed. Groups known as Old Copper developed in parts of Wisconsin.
archaic culture • megafauna • boreal archaic • adze • stone tools
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