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Ancient Mysteries
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Author : Peter James
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2007-12-18
Ancient Mysteries written by Peter James and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-18 with History categories.
What was the Minotaur? Did a Welsh prince discover America? Did Robin Hood really exist? How does the Star of Bethlehem fit into the science of astronomy? Is the Vinland Map a fake? Can archaeologists use spirit messages to guide their work? For centuries, philosophers, scientists, and charlatans have attempted to decipher the baffling mysteries of our past, from the Stonehenge to the lost continent of Atlantis. Today, however, DNA testing, radiocarbon dating, and other cutting-edge investigative tools, together with a healthy dose of common sense, are guiding us closer to the truth. Peter James and Nick Thorpe, the professional historian and archaeologist team who created the acclaimed Ancient Inventions, now tackle these age-old conundrums, presenting the latest information from the scientific community--and the most startling challenges to traditional explanations of mysteries such as: - The rise and fall of the Maya - A lost cache of Dead Sea Scrolls - The curse of Tutankhamun - The devastation of Sodom and Gomorrah - The Nazca Lines These true mystery stories twist and turn like a good whodunit, as James and Thorpe present the evidence for and against the expert theories, shedding new light on humankind's age-old struggle to make sense of the past. The authors also make dramatic contributions of their own to the fray, demonstrating persuasively that cataustrophic events--including the collisions of comets with the Earth long ago--could explain puzzles that have baffled experts for centuries. Ancient Mysteries will entertain and enlighten, delight the curious and inform the serious.
The Ancient Mysteries
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Author : Marvin W. Meyer
language : en
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Release Date : 1999-05-07
The Ancient Mysteries written by Marvin W. Meyer and has been published by University of Pennsylvania Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-05-07 with History categories.
Zeus and the other gods of shining Olympus were in reality divine only by popular consent. Over the course of time Olympian luster diminished in favor of religious experiences more immediate to the concerns of people living in an increasingly cosmopolitan ancient world. These experiences were provided by the mysteries, religions that flourished particularly during the Hellenistic period and were secretly practiced by groups of adherents who decided, through personal choice, to be initiated into the profound realities of one deity or another. Unlike the official state religions, in which people were expected to make an outward show of allegiance to the local gods, the mysteries emphasized an inwardness and privacy of worship within a closed band of initiates. In this book, Marvin W. Meyer explores the sacrifices and prayers, the public celebrations and secret ceremonies, the theatrical performances and literary works, the gods and goddesses that were a part of the mystery religions of Greece in the seventh century B.C. to the Judaism and Christianity of the Roman world of the seventh century A.D.
12 Ancient Mysteries
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Author : M. J. York
language : en
Publisher: Scary and Spooky
Release Date : 2017
12 Ancient Mysteries written by M. J. York and has been published by Scary and Spooky this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Examines 12 of the most engaging ancient mysteries. Each spread provides information about a mystery and its ancient and recent discoveries paired with interesting sidebars and questions to consider.
Ancient Mysteries
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Author : Peter James
language : en
Publisher: Random House LLC
Release Date : 2001-10-01
Ancient Mysteries written by Peter James and has been published by Random House LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10-01 with History categories.
Examines some of the great mysteries of the ancient world, drawing on the latest research to reveal the secrets behind the Nazca lines, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, and the curse of Tutankhamun.
Ancient Mysteries
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Author : Rupert Furneaux
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 1987-06-12
Ancient Mysteries written by Rupert Furneaux and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-06-12 with History categories.
Where was Camelot? Who sculpted the terrifying effigies of Easter Island? Has Atlantis been located? What was the purpose of the Great Pyramid? Is the ark on Ararat? What was Stonehenge used for? Was God an astronaut? What is the real evidence of extraterrestrial visitation to the earth? Ageless riddles...mysterious questions... unexpected answers!
Ancient Mysteries
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Orion
Release Date : 2000-09-07
Ancient Mysteries written by and has been published by Orion this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-09-07 with categories.
Hidden History
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Author : Brian Haughton
language : en
Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser
Release Date : 2007-01-15
Hidden History written by Brian Haughton and has been published by Red Wheel/Weiser this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-15 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
An archaeologist explores history’s most fascinating enigmas, from the ancient Druids to the mysteries of the Mayan calendar and the lost city of Atlantis. Across thousands of years of history, so-called lost civilizations still speak to us through their artifacts and architecture. In Hidden History, archaeologist Brian Haughton fills the gap between archaeology and alternative history using the latest available data and a common sense, open-minded approach. Divided into three sections, this expertly researched volume shares the secrets of Mysterious Places, Unexplained Artifacts, and Enigmatic People. Haughton introduces readers to the greatest mysteries of the ancient world, from the labyrinthine palace of Knossos on Crete to the pyramids of Egypt, the remote jungle temples of Peru, and the megalithic mystery of Stonehenge. But he also goes further to explore historical puzzles like the Coso Artifact, the possibility of ancient flight, and the Voynich Manuscript, as well as mysterious peoples from the Magi and the Druids to the Knights Templar and the Green Children. With more than 50 photographs and illustrations, this is the ideal reference work for those interested in the archaeology of these great enigmas.
Unexplained Ancient Mysteries
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Author : Rupert Matthews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2010
Unexplained Ancient Mysteries written by Rupert Matthews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Civilization, Ancient categories.
Find out about the most fascinating ancient mysteries. It is guaranteed to hone your mystery-solving skills and test your memory with question and answer panels.
Lost Cities Ancient Mysteries Of Africa Arabia
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Author : David Hatcher Childress
language : en
Publisher: Adventures Unlimited Press
Release Date : 1989
Lost Cities Ancient Mysteries Of Africa Arabia written by David Hatcher Childress and has been published by Adventures Unlimited Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with History categories.
Join Childress as he discovers forbidden cities in the Empty Quarter of Arabia, 'Atlantean' ruins in Egypt and the Kalahari desert; a mysterious, ancient empire in the Sahara; and more. This is an extraordinary life on the road: across war torn countries Childress searches for King Solomon's Mines, living dinosaurs, the Ark of the Covenant and the solutions to the fantastic mysteries of the past.
Ancient Mysteries
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Author : Peter Haining
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
Ancient Mysteries written by Peter Haining and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Curiosities and wonders. categories.
A discussion of Atlantis, Stonehenge, Bigfoot, UFOs, and other enigmas and their possible explanations is complemented by extracts from major works on the subjects covered and a selection of engravings and photographs