Ghouls, goblins, ghosts, oh my! The world has no shortage of terrifying mythical creatures. Whether drawn from folklore or spotted by locals, these monsters will send a chill down your spine. Tikoloshe-South Africa A figure from Zulu culture, a...
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From King Tut’s mask to the pyramids, ancient Egypt is full of iconic imagery. But the Eye of Horus is one of the most prolific symbols from the era. What is it and what does it mean? The Eye...
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If you travel around northern Canada, Alaska, or even Greenland, you may spot large rock formations towering over the landscape. But what are these massive rock piles and what do they represent? The Origin of Inuksuit An inukshuk (pl. inuksuit)...
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Ancient cultures often give us a unique perspective on life. For example, the Native American traditions are rich with stories of how the people were connected with nature and the world around them. Often these connections are to unseen...
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Turquoise may not sparkle like diamonds or glow like amber. And yet, this opaque blue stone has been prized and coveted for millennia. It’s one of history’s oldest gemstones, and some of the earliest evidence we have for its...
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The internet is rife with cats: cat videos, cat memes, there are even celebrity cats! But if you think that modern folks are cat-crazy you should have been around in Ancient Egypt. Cats were highly regarded in Ancient Egypt,...
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