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1,800 Year Old Tomb Discovered
A "re-creation of the underworld" discovered in the Mexican city of Teotihuacan has been hailed as one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the century. The passage was found buried under the Temple of the Quetzalcoatl (feathered serpent) by radar technology.The tunnel, first discovered in 2003, was believed to have been sealed over 1,800 years ago by the pre-Hispanic[...]
The Merry Cemetery
The Merry Cemetery in the village of Sapanta, Romania is famous for its bright, colorful and very honest tombstones. There are over 600 wooden crosses in the cemetery that bear the life stories and even the dirty details of the deceased. Most of us are used to seeing tombstones, with a name, date of birth and death and a "Rest In Peace" wish. In the Merry Cemetery you can expect to see[...]
Four Horseman of the Apocalypse
The four horseman of the Apocalypse are described in the last book of the bible, the Book of Revelation. This description is a mere eight verses, but these eight verses are arguably among the ones that really stick when you learn about them.The horseman appeared after four of the seven seals on the scroll from God were opened by the Lamb (Jesus). As each seal was opened, a man on a[...]
Qin Shi Huang's Tomb
Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor after the unification of China in 221 BC. It was under Huang's rule that the precursor to the Great Wall of China was built. Huang was obsessed with becoming immortal, because of his fear of death. He ironically died of mercury poisoning due to the capsules he was prescribed in order to achieve immortality.Huang's fear of death fueled his desire to be[...]
Shrouded in Mystery
The Shroud of Turin is a linen cloth that bears an image that is generally believed to be that of Jesus Christ. It's name is derived from the fact that it has been kept in the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist in Turin, Italy for more than 600 years. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke all state that Jesus Christ was wrapped in a linen cloth before he was placed in a tomb after his[...]
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