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26 Oct 2024 23:27

'Witches going to their Sabbath.' 1878.
Luis Ricardo Falero.

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26 Oct 2024 20:31

Credit: Constantin Pelka

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26 Oct 2024 18:12

The Sutton Hoo purse lid.

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26 Oct 2024 18:03

The Rocky Valley Labyrinths, Tintagel, Cornwall, UK.

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26 Oct 2024 18:00

The Jockey of Artemision is a large Hellenistic bronze statue of a young boy riding a horse, dated to around 150–140 BC. Most ancient bronzes were melted down for their raw materials at one point or another after their creation, but this one survived due to being lost in a shipwreck in antiquity before being discovered in 1926.

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26 Oct 2024 17:46

Viking sword hilt. Museum of Scotland. 9th Century.

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24 Oct 2024 22:13

Runestone U 1125 in Krogsta, from the 6th century AD, with a human figure and an inscription. One of three known rune stones in Uppland carved with the elder rune alphabet, and the only one still in its original position. The inscription is only partly deciphered - the text on the backside probably renders the word "stone". Photo by Erik Brate, 1900.

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24 Oct 2024 21:56

Curator Kate Sumnall holding a Bronze Age sword that was found by a mudlarks on the banks of the River Thames. Museum of London, England.

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24 Oct 2024 21:27

Hercules Mastai. Over two thousand years old, this colossal bronze-gilded statue was found in 1864 under the courtyard of Palazzo Pio Righetti in Campo de’ Fiori in the area of the ancient theater of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus. It was found buried horizontally inside a pit, covered by travertine slabs with the engraved letters: FCS, or F(ulgur) C(onditum) S(ummanium). Lightning struck the statue, and it underwent a ritual burial according to the custom of the Romans.

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23 Oct 2024 22:04

The Harri, a Germanic tribe briefly mentioned by Tacitus, were said to be the most powerful of the Lugian group of states. They dominated large parts of Germania in the region of present day Poland and eastern Germany.
Tacitus writes in Germania:

As for the Harii, quite apart from their strength, which exceeds that of the other tribes I have just listed, they pander to their innate savagery by skill and timing: with black shields and painted bodies, they choose dark nights to fight, and by means of terror and shadow of a ghostly army they cause panic, since no enemy can bear a sight so unexpected and hellish; in every battle the eyes are the first to be conquered.

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23 Oct 2024 21:20

A intact wooden Celtic burial chamber found near the town of Riedlingen in southwest Germany, on the plains of the Danube. Dated to around 620BC - 450BC, it is only the second fully intact Celtic burial chamber to be found in Germany. According to the State Office, the find is "unique and of outstanding scientific importance" given that buried wood usually does not preserve for very long, usually surviving for a few years to decades under normal conditions.

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23 Oct 2024 20:48

While excavating an ancient Gaulish village near the town of Eu in northern France, a team of student archaeologists uncovered a 200-year-old message sealed in a glass bottle, hidden inside a clay pot alongside two coins. The note was written by P.J. Féret, a 19th-century archaeologist, who had worked at the same site nearly two centuries ago. It reads: 'P.J. Féret, a native of Dieppe, a member of various intellectual societies, carried out excavations here in January 1825'.

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23 Oct 2024 20:25

One of the 50 complete skeletons recently found in a Viking burial ground dated to the 900s. The discoveries were made near the village of Åsum on the island of Funen, Denmark, over the past six months by archaeologists from Museum Odense. One grave, for example, features a woman buried in the distinctive cradle-like bed of a Viking wagon. "The woman was buried in the wagon she likely traveled in," Borre Lundø, on of the archaeologists said. "She was given a beautiful glass bead necklace, an iron key, a knife with a silver-threaded handle and, most notably, a small shard of glass that may have served as an amulet." Due to the acidic nature of Scandinavian soils, finding complete skeletons from this time period is extremely rare.

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23 Oct 2024 20:06

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23 Oct 2024 19:58

Apologies for the long absence folks, hope you're all well. The Gods blessed us with another baby daughter earlier in the year, so we've had our hands full as you can imagine!

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26 Oct 2024 23:06

The Etruscan 'Tomb Of Infernal Chariot'. Necropolis of Pianacce, Italy. 4th century BC.

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26 Oct 2024 18:23

A Norwegian saga written more than 800 years ago describes how a dead man was thrown into a castle well. The Sverris saga is an 182-verse Old Norse text that records the exploits of King Sverre Sigurdsson, who rose to power in the second half of the 12th century AD. One part says that a rival clan who attacked Sverresborg castle, near Trondheim, Norway, “took a dead man and cast him unto the well, and then filled it up with stones”. Now, researchers believe they have identified the remains of this man. (Link in comments.)

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26 Oct 2024 18:08

In a forest in southern Småland. Sweden.

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26 Oct 2024 18:02

Faeries hold a special place in Welsh culture, often seen as intermediaries between the human world and the supernatural. The historical context surrounding these beliefs reveals much about the Welsh people’s understanding of the natural world

The Gwyllion are spectral beings often associated with the mountains of Wales. They are depicted as ghostly figures that embody the harshness and beauty of the rugged landscape.

These faeries are typically described as tall, shadowy figures with long hair, often wearing tattered clothing that blends with the rocky terrain. They are known for their eerie wails, which can be heard echoing through the mountains.

Numerous legends surround the Gwyllion, often portraying them as tragic figures. One popular tale recounts how a Gwyllion once lured a lost traveler to safety, only to vanish into the mist, leaving the traveler bewildered.

In many stories, the Gwyllion serve as cautionary figures, warning against the dangers of straying too far from the path or disrespecting nature. Their haunting presence reminds people to remain vigilant and respectful of the wilderness.

The Tylwyth Teg, often referred to as the “fair folk,” are perhaps the most celebrated faeries in Welsh mythology. They are known for their enchanting beauty and magical abilities.

Typically depicted as ethereal beings with delicate features, the Tylwyth Teg are said to possess glowing skin and shimmering hair. They often wear elegant clothing made from natural materials, adorned with flowers and leaves.

The Tylwyth Teg are deeply rooted in ancient Welsh traditions, believed to be the spirits of the earth and nature. They are often associated with fertility, abundance, and the changing seasons.

Many tales recount the Tylwyth Teg’s interactions with humans, ranging from benevolent encounters to mischievous tricks. In one story, a young man who stumbled upon their dance was enchanted and whisked away to their realm, only to return years later, having lost all sense of time

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26 Oct 2024 17:48

Vainolaista Vastaan. [Against the Persecutors] 1896
Pekka Halonen (1865-1933)

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26 Oct 2024 17:28

A hoard of Bronze Age artefacts found by metal detectorists in the borderlands between England and Scotland, has been bought by National Museums Scotland for the nation. The Peebles Hoard dating to 1000BC- 800BC has been described as one of the most significant finds in the country. NMS said: "it represented a complex set of material, some of which has no archaeological parallel anywhere in western Europe. Two rattle pendants, the first ever found in Scotland, are more commonly found in Denmark, northern Germany and northern Poland. These remarkable objects are created from interlinked bronze rings and pendant plates that would have hung from a horse or wooden vehicle and rattled as they moved." Other items include a sword still in its wooden scabbard, as well as an array of small bronze buttons looped onto cords.

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24 Oct 2024 22:00

The Silver Bull Of Delphi.
The sixty silver leaves that were found crumbled and damaged in a depository of the Delphic Sanctuary, after long and detailed conservation work, managed to revive, even if only in our imagination, the silver bull statue. The shape of the statue was created by a wooden core, which was filled with some malleable material: clay, wax or plaster. The silver leaves were applied on top of it and were secured with nails. The details of the bull (horns, ears, hooves etc) were gold-plated. It is apparent that the current form of the bull is unable to deliver its volume and plasticity of the past. The interior of the core was lost and its dimensions were altered, since its initial total length seems to have reached about 2.5 meters. It was, however, a valuable Ionic offering that dates back to around the 6th century BC.

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24 Oct 2024 21:33

Marlborough Mound is a Neolithic monument in the English county of Wiltshire. Standing 19 metres tall, it is second only to the nearby Silbury Hill in terms of height for such a monument. Modern study situates the construction date around 2400 BC.

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24 Oct 2024 21:22

Mosaic floor at the Roman Villa of Tejada in Quintanilla de la Cueza, Spain, 1st-4th century AD.

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23 Oct 2024 21:55

The Kouros of Samos. 6th century BC.

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23 Oct 2024 21:03

A Roman sarcophagus recently found in Sv Konstantin i Elena resort near Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Varna from the 2nd century AD, has been found to be authentic. Amazingly, it was being used as a table in a bar at the resort.

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23 Oct 2024 20:35

Establishing the sacred space for the blot by circumambulating the barrow 9 times carrying fire and ringing a bell for Lord Ing.

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23 Oct 2024 20:13

What is now being called The Chew Valley Hoard, valued at £4.3M, is now the highest value find ever in the UK. The 1000 year old hoard of 5284 coins dates from the period of transition from Saxon to Norman rule. Discovered by metal detectors in Somerset in 2019, has been acquired for the nation by South West Heritage Trust.

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23 Oct 2024 20:00

The first part of my latest short story is out. Available in issue 10 of Aegeon Science Fiction Illustrated.

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09 Apr 2024 22:45

On this day in history, 9th April 1865, the American Civil War ended when General Lee surrendered his army. The war resulted in over 1 million causalities and according to the 1860 census figures, 8 percent of all white men aged 13 to 43 died in the war. Never forget.