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It was a climatic calamity of epic proportions: “The sun became dark and its darkness lasted for 18 months”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt seems that when Mother Nature loses her cool the effects are disastrous, but May is the month that we celebrate Mother’s Day, and Martini Fisher looks at the ancient concept of the Mother goddess as an embodiment of both creation and destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a nice diversion from disaster and catastrophe, we take a fascinating look at our ancient cousins, the Neanderthals. Evolutionary biologist Clive Finlayson, Director of Excavations at Neanderthal sites in Gibraltar, breaks down decades of misperceptions about these long extinct hominids. He challenges the popular perception that so-called primitive Neanderthals were outsmarted in the evolutionary race by Modern Humans, and controversially claims they were thinking, speaking people just like you and me.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Origins Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40158059954367,"sku":"MAG00009","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5633\/7855\/products\/AOMagazineMay2019-300.jpg?v=1625564460"},{"product_id":"ao-magazine-july-2019","title":"AO Magazine - July 2019","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost of us look back in horror at the practices of ancient healers – boring holes in the skull to treat head injuries, anesthetic-free amputations, and mercury-laden contraceptive concoctions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDespite the lack of technology available in the past, it is also tempting to scoff at some of the commonly-held beliefs about everyday maladies: cavities caused by tooth worms, seizures induced by demonic possession, and female ‘hysteria’ the result of a ‘wandering womb’ that could glide freely about the body, causing havoc.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut for all its inaccuracies, ancient medical practices were in many cases innovative and practical, and in other cases, simply astounding.  We know, for example, that many cases of trepanation – the earliest form of brain surgery, dating back 10,000 years – were actually successful!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this issue, we explore the intuitive medicine of the Native American tradition, as well as the advanced medical practices of the Stonehenge builders. We delve into ancient beliefs in Mesopotamia concerning the origins of disease, and we hear from a master brewer about the long tradition of brewing beer infused with healing herbs. We also examine some of the ways ancient people dealt with devastating war injuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBut it’s not all blood, gore, and disease. Among the quirkier accounts of medical practices, we have bathing in donkey milk, consuming bottles of snake oil, and smelling (and even tasting!) urine. And surprisingly, some of it really worked!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso in this edition, we look at another surprising accomplishment of the past – the Maya construction of the Bridge to Yaxchilan, the longest bridge of the ancient world.  And the award-winning structural engineer behind its discovery tells us exactly how they did it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ancient Origins Magazine wouldn’t be complete without a bit of the weird and unknown, and with that in mind, we introduce you to bestiaries, the books of beasts that graced medieval shelves. We also present the Tamam Shud Enigma, a cold case with ancient connections that has never been solved – can you crack the code?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Origins Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40158060544191,"sku":"MAG00011","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5633\/7855\/products\/AO-Magazine-July-19---300_1.jpg?v=1625564462"},{"product_id":"ao-magazine-august-2019","title":"AO Magazine - August 2019","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEvery corner of the Earth has now been mapped, photographed, measured and scanned and— courtesy of Google—we can explore every inch of it, from the streets of Rome to the jungles of Guatemala. But beneath our feet is a world that remains largely unseen. Google’s cameras have yet to reach the subterranean world – the endless tunnels, caves, caverns, and even cities! Perhaps that’s what makes ‘the underworld’ so captivating.  It’s a little slice of our planet that remains hidden, silent, and mysterious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaves have always held an attraction for humans. They have witnessed our evolution, serving as shelters, homes, refuges, and strongholds. But beyond physical need, those dark and silent spaces have served as a gateway to the ‘otherworld’. In ancient legend and mythology, they are places where the dead cross to the afterlife, and where gods and beasts dwell. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this issue, we visit the place where humankind first left their mark – Sterkfontein caves in South Africa – where over two million years ago, individuals from five species of pre-humans ventured underground, but never escaped alive. We dig into the world beneath Mexico’s City of the Gods, the vast labyrinth of caves and tunnels that extend below the great site of Teotihuacan. We examine the land of subterranean cities – Cappadocia, in Turkey – where for thousands of years, people carved out their lives; tombs, temples, and towns deep below the surface. And we delve into one of the most enigmatic cave systems in the Americas – Cueva de Los Tayos in Ecuador – with a first-hand account of Ancient Origins’ own expedition into this intriguing and, at times, dangerous network of caves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe escort you through the deepest realms, journeying to the underworld, populated by gods, beasts, and characters of ancient legend; from guardians of hell in Greek, Norse, Hindu and Chinese mythology, to gods of justice, and demons of death. From the deepest chasms, we soar to the highest mountains, turning to Tibet where a very unique form of funerary rite takes place – sky burial. In these high-altitude ceremonies, human corpses are offered to vultures as a final, honorable service to nature.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDr Eran Elhaik, geneticist and expert on paleogenomics, has made world history by developing the first DNA test to compare modern-day people’s DNA to that of ancient people who lived thousands of years ago. Will you soon discover that you are related to a Roman gladiator…or a famous Egyptian Pharaoh? Speaking of fame, the infamous Elizabeth Bathory was a 16th-century countess recorded as one of the most prolific serial killers in history. But was she instead the victim of political betrayal?You be the judge!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Origins Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40158060576959,"sku":"MAG00012","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5633\/7855\/products\/AOMagAug19-300_1.jpg?v=1625564463"},{"product_id":"ao-magazine-june-2019","title":"AO Magazine - June 2019","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is said that history is written by the victors, but what if it were written only by the victims? Such is the case with our knowledge of the Vikings. Their brutal savagery, their raiding and terrorizing, and their relentless, bloodthirsty attacks were recorded almost exclusively by their victims – the understandably terrified monks whose monasteries they destroyed and looted. But this must give us cause to question whether we really have the whole picture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThere is no doubt that for coastal settlements in medieval Europe, the Vikings meant bad news. But do they really deserve their bad boy reputation, or did they just suffer from poor public relations?  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWere the Vikings really any more violent than other warriors of the period? During the same period, Christian rulers, like Charlemagne, were decapitating non-converters in their thousands, and Arab armies were raiding, invading, and plundering their way across Asia Minor. Violence hardly made the Vikings unique in the 9th and 10th centuries!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this issue, we aim to bring together a more complete picture of the Vikings, from their invasions to their inventions, and from terror to technology. We unravel their complex beliefs about magic and the afterlife and delve into their culture, society, and even their accomplishments—presenting a picture of the Vikings that is more than beards, beer, and berserk barbarians. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe go deep with Maritime Archaeologist Massimiliano as he and his research team rescue a Viking-style shipwreck that’s nearly 1,000 years old, using the very latest scanning technology to preserve the one-of-a-kind treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso in this edition, we delve even more into that which is hidden – the occult. Well-known horror writer HP Lovecraft penned the Necronomicon – or did he? How can a dangerous grimoire exist and yet not exist? Dr. Roberto Volterri exposes the true origin of the infamous and controversial tome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAncient secrets are not only for initiates. Time-honored knowledge is passed down from fathers to their children, as it has been done since time immemorial. For Father’s Day, we are reminded of fatherly advice given 4,600 years ago, from a Sumerian King to his son, that is still applicable today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAnd more burning questions are answered in the strange and alarming tale of Spontaneous Human Combustion!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Origins Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40158060609727,"sku":"MAG00010","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5633\/7855\/products\/AncientOriginsMagazineJune2019-300_1.jpg?v=1625564463"},{"product_id":"ao-magazine-april-2019-homeao-magazine-april-2019","title":"AO Magazine - April 2019","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSome of us are self-confessed island lovers, hooked on the idyllic vision of island living, while others fear the dark truths that may lie beneath the deceiving quaintness of island settings. But whatever our feeling, human beings, and even our ancient hominin ancestors, have been obsessed by islands and their mysterious, haunting charm since our time began.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHundreds of thousands of islands populate our world and countless more remain in the realm of legend and folklore. Most of the world’s islands are well-explored, their secrets plundered long ago, but a few remain mysterious, like those that appear to drift aimlessly across our oceans – is there any truth behind the floating islands of ancient legend? Historian of cartography Chet Van Duzer takes you on a journey to find the answer, from the mythical paradise islands of Chinese philosophical texts to the floating islands of Homer’s\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOdyssey\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this issue, we dive into the puzzles of island life: mind-blowing seafaring abilities and ancient navigation. Like any sea tale worth its salt, we encounter the bizarre and downright dangerous behavior of a pack of mutineers stranded on a remote island in the Pacific. And then there is the world-famous Easter Island that is yet to give up its secrets. Author and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHistory Channel\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecelebrity David Hatcher Childress raises the unanswered questions, such as how the islanders crafted and moved the gigantic\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emoai\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estatues that dot the island, or why a small, remote population invented their own complex written language that is yet to be deciphered!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFinally, we examine one of the biggest enigmas in paleoanthropology: the mysterious hobbit species of Flores island; a tiny, 3-foot-tall human ancestor whose remains are found nowhere else in the world but an island of Indonesia—and experts still can’t agree on where they came from, why they were so small, and what led to their final demise just 50,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlong this journey we make some surprising discoveries; the first being that the food that fuelled the Vikings – gruel - can actually be pretty tasty as well as filling. We also examine a different perspective of Easter; a resurrection and rebirth celebration with pagan roots that has adapted and transformed over the ages. Finally, we explore the Old Testament story of Samson’s “Jawbone Massacre”, which archaeologist John McHugh reveals is full of hidden messages and Mesopotamian occult divination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Origins Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40158060806335,"sku":"MAG00008","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5633\/7855\/products\/AncientOriginsMagazineApril2019-300.jpg?v=1625564470"},{"product_id":"ao-magazine-december-2019","title":"AO Magazine - December 2019","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver the centuries, historians have told us in detail about the rise and fall of civilizations, the leaders and rulers of our world, dramatic battles and magnificent monuments, but the history of children and childhood has been strangely absent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe invisibility of children in history and archaeology is sometimes attributed to the scarcity of historical records relating to children, and artifacts that once belonged to them. Perhaps too has been the view that children are somewhat peripheral to the most important historical subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the last few decades, however, an understanding of childhood through the ages has begun to emerge, and researchers have started to shine a spotlight on this vital aspect of human history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe archaeological and historical record provides opportunity for the exploration of numerous aspects of childhood – an ancient, ceramic baby bottle, a child-size weapon, tiny fossilized footprints, child ‘doodles’ in medieval manuscripts, nursery rhymes, and mythological tales – they all have stories to tell about the children of our past, and in this issue we examine these records and more, offering a glimpse into what life was really like for children throughout history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLike children traversing a river by leaping from raised stone to stone, we hop, skip, and jump across fascinating topics.  We speak with Daniel Farkas, the CEO of Drops, a language learning app that strives to preserve Ainu history by harnessing tech to teach their language before it disappears completely. Author Jonathan Perrin uncovers the connections between a heretic Egyptian Pharaoh and the most symbolic color in Judaism. And we examine the ancient origins of New Year’s resolutions, which may have been easier to adhere to in past – when giving up was akin to breaking your vows to a god.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have found the children; they were there all along, hidden in plain sight. They were the tiny, resilient creators of history, eventually passing it down to us, the children of the future. In that way, it would seem that WE are the ‘heirs of history’, and we must pass it on as humans have done since our time began, striving to create a better world for the little ones that come after us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ancient Origins Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40158060839103,"sku":"MAG00016","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/5633\/7855\/products\/AOMagazineDec2019-300_1.jpg?v=1625564469"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.ancient-origins.net\/en-nz\/collections\/books-magazines.oembed?page=6","provider":"Ancient Origins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}