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5 Symbolic Significances of Keys: Unlocking the Meanings Behind a Timeless Symbol
Keys have a long history of symbolic significance across cultures and religions. For example, in Dictionary of Mysticism and the Occult (Nevill Drury, 1985, p….
The Role of Charon in Ancient Roman Funerary Beliefs
Charon was a prominent figure in ancient Roman funerary beliefs and played a crucial role in the journey of the soul to the afterlife. As…
7 Historical Facts and Superstitions About Butter
Having grown up in Pennsylvania German country, I cannot deny my love for butter nor my fascination with the history and superstitions about the yellow…
7 Morning Dew Superstitions That Will Make You Wet
Years ago, while living on an orchard farm in a beautiful green valley, I would wake up in the early morning and head out to…
Alexander “Sawney” Beane: The Legend of Scotland’s Most Notorious Cannibal
I have covered quite a few cannibal stories on StrangeAgo in the past, but the story of Alexander “Sawney” Beane is one that tends to…
The Majestic Gods and Goddesses of Sumer: An Exploration of Ancient Mesopotamian Religion
At the center of Sumerian religion were the gods and goddesses, who were believed to have created the world and governed the forces of nature….
Ownership of 184 pound stone meteorite in litigation
The problem with finding a meteorite on someone else’s property is that they will sue you for the item’s value. The case below was covered…
When the harvest was poor, Kansas farmers harvested meteorites instead of crops
When there is a drought and no harvest to be had, men and women in Kansas went into their fields and began digging up meteorites…
How might ancient alien theory change our understanding of history?
The ancient alien theory, also known as paleo-contact or ancient astronaut theory, posits that extraterrestrial beings have visited Earth in the distant past and had…
The Relationship Between Sumerian Religion and Politics
Sumerian religion and politics were closely intertwined in ancient Mesopotamian society. The Sumerians believed in a pantheon of gods who ruled over various aspects of…
