Myths & Legends
  • Artistic Depiction of Atlantis Ruins on Sea Floor
    The Lost City of Atlantis: A Puzzle of Myth and History
    Plato’s Lost City of Atlantis, described in 360 BC, vanished 9,000 years earlier in his gripping account. Linked to myths and floods like Santorini’s 1600 BC collapse, this ancient story still stirs our imagination with the possibilities of a lost civilization.
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  • Aboriginal rock art on the Barnett River, Mount Elizabeth Station.
    Australian Rock Art: Tracing an Ancient Cultural Record
    In Australia’s wilderness, Ancient Rock Art, like Gwion Gwion found in 1891 by Joseph Bradshaw, portrays an unknown ancient story. Spanning countless sites, these vivid images leave more questions than answers.
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  • The Terracotta Warriors, crafted during the reign of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang (c. 221–206 B.C.), belong to the Qin Dynasty. These life-sized, painted terracotta figures were buried in his vast mausoleum in Shaanxi, China. Now housed in the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum, they remain one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in history.
    The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang: China’s Untouched Mystery
    The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang, built in 221 BC near Xi’an, hides traps and treasures beneath a 250-foot mound. Found in 1974, this unopened tomb reflects a ruler’s grand vision, still untouched today.
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  • Replica of the Ark of the Covenant. Image credit: Mary Harrsch
    The Ark of the Covenant: Tracing Its Past and Vanishing Trail
    The mystery of the Ark of the Covenant has fascinated people for centuries, influencing religious traditions, literature, and modern pop culture.
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  • Mysterious carvings found in the Royston Cave (Image credit: Bill Hails)
    The Royston Cave: A Templar Secret Beneath England
    Beneath the streets of Royston, a small town in Hertfordshire, England, lies one of the most puzzling underground structures in Britain.
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  • Frontal View of Great Sphinx of Giza on Egypt’s Giza Plateau
    The Great Sphinx of Giza: A Monument in Question
    The Great Sphinx of Giza, carved around 2500 BC, spans 240 feet on Egypt’s Giza Plateau. Water erosion hints at 7000 BC origins, sparking debate over its true age.
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  • Reconstruction Image of Nan Modal In Its Prime
    Nan Madol: A Pacific City of Secrets
    Off Pohnpei, Nan Madol spans 97 basalt islands, built from 1200 to 1600 AD by the Saudeleur dynasty. Discovered in 1839 by sailor James O’Connell, this reef city with 25-foot walls endures, revealing Pacific engineering marvels.
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  • Gate of the Gods, a Massive Cliff Face Resembling a Doorway, in Highlands of South Peru
    Aramu Muru: Peru’s Enigmatic Stone Portal
    Near Lake Titicaca, Aramu Muru, a 23-foot stone portal, caught Jose Luis Delgado Mamani’s eye in 1996. Carved into a Peruvian cliff by Inca hands, this Gate of the Gods blends history with tales of spiritual passage.
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  • Painting Depicting Animals Disembarking Noah's Ark on Mount Ararat
    Flood Myths: Tracing a Tale Across Ancient Cultures
    The Flood Myths, from 2100 BC Gilgamesh to 1200 BC Noah, echo across cultures. Tales of deluge and survival spread from Sumer to Native Americans. Today, they hint at ancient fears and triumphs. Their shared roots remain a puzzle.
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