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Villa Palombara in Rome, by Annibale Angelini (1859) Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne — 26 Apr 2021

The Enigmatic Pilgrim at the Magic Door of the Palace of Palombara

By Roberto Volterri

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In the heart of the Esquiline Hill in Rome, third century AD Emperor Licinius Gallienus enjoyed the tranquility of the Horti Liciniani, a luxurious complex of ancient Roman villas with large gardens and outdoor rooms originally built in the first...
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Villa Palombara in Rome, by Annibale Angelini (1859) Palazzo Massimo alle Colonne — 26 Apr 2021

The Enigmatic Pilgrim at the Magic Door of the Palace of Palombara

By Roberto Volterri

History & Tradition

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In the heart of the Esquiline Hill in Rome, third century AD Emperor Licinius Gallienus enjoyed the tranquility of the Horti Liciniani, a luxurious complex of ancient Roman villas with large gardens and outdoor rooms originally built in the first...
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23 Apr 2021

The Mythos Of The Enigmatic Prester John

By davidchildress

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Around 1165 AD a mysterious letter addressed to Manuel Comnenus, Emperor of Byzantium, began circulating around Europe. It was from a Prester John who claimed to “exceed in riches, virtue and power of all creatures who dwell under heaven....
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23 Apr 2021

The Mythos Of The Enigmatic Prester John

By davidchildress

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Around 1165 AD a mysterious letter addressed to Manuel Comnenus, Emperor of Byzantium, began circulating around Europe. It was from a Prester John who claimed to “exceed in riches, virtue and power of all creatures who dwell under heaven....
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Kabotie Hopi Symbols Mural (Public Domain) — 19 Apr 2021

Ainu And Hopi Take To The Sky

By Dr. Benjamin B....

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The ancient Chinese and South Asian cultures reflected an early interest in the idea that one could build a machine to take to the air, even if the technology to be able to do so was not yet available. What is remarkable, moreover, is the...
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Kabotie Hopi Symbols Mural (Public Domain) — 19 Apr 2021

Ainu And Hopi Take To The Sky

By Dr. Benjamin B....

History & Tradition

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The ancient Chinese and South Asian cultures reflected an early interest in the idea that one could build a machine to take to the air, even if the technology to be able to do so was not yet available. What is remarkable, moreover, is the...
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An image of the elephant keeper in India riding his elephant from Tashrih al-aqvam (1825). — 14 Apr 2021

The Mûmakil Elephant Slayers Of The Ancient World

By ashley cowie

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In the ancient world elephants were worshiped as divine symbols, harbingers of good luck and the carriers of wisdom, but they were also deployed to intimidate opposing armies and as highly-influential tools of diplomacy. Perhaps the most archetypal...
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An image of the elephant keeper in India riding his elephant from Tashrih al-aqvam (1825). — 14 Apr 2021

The Mûmakil Elephant Slayers Of The Ancient World

By ashley cowie

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In the ancient world elephants were worshiped as divine symbols, harbingers of good luck and the carriers of wisdom, but they were also deployed to intimidate opposing armies and as highly-influential tools of diplomacy. Perhaps the most archetypal...
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Ram-headed falcon amulet, gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise and carnelian. (1254 BC) Department of Egyptian Antiquities of the Louvre (Rama/ CC BY-SA 3.0) — 09 Apr 2021

Lustrous Gems As Amulets And Talismans Of Ancient History

By Nigel Pennick

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Astrology is a very significant component of traditional magic. Although today it is marginalized even in magical practice, it played a significant role in determining when and how to implement a magical act. Gems played an important role in late...
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Ram-headed falcon amulet, gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise and carnelian. (1254 BC) Department of Egyptian Antiquities of the Louvre (Rama/ CC BY-SA 3.0) — 09 Apr 2021

Lustrous Gems As Amulets And Talismans Of Ancient History

By Nigel Pennick

History & Tradition

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Astrology is a very significant component of traditional magic. Although today it is marginalized even in magical practice, it played a significant role in determining when and how to implement a magical act. Gems played an important role in late...
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