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Your official Ancient Origins news and highlights. 📰 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM ANCIENT ORIGINS As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the rich tapestry of history and the incredible discoveries that have connected us more deeply to our ancient past. In this season of joy and festivity, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. May your holidays be filled with wonder, just like the mysteries of our ancestors that have captivated our imaginations throughout the year. Happy Holidays to each of you! May this season bring you peace, joy, and a renewed sense of connection to the ancient world that continues to unfold in marvelous ways. Thank you for being a part of our journey into history, and here's to another year of exploring the depths of our origins together. DO YOU LIKE MYSTERIES? If you like mysteries, you’ll love this! [Historic Mysteries]( reveals the most perplexing puzzles in history, from ancient times all the way up to the 21st century. Here is one of the stories you can read today: 1453: the Final Fall of the Roman Empire]( The fall of Constantinople cannot be underemphasized, it was a defining moment in history. It was the beginning of Ottoman dominance by marking the end of the Byzantine Empire in the eastern Mediterranean. [READ MORE]( From archaeological anomalies to crimes, hoaxes, legends, folktales, eerie events, and the unexplained, [Historic Mysteries]( has something for every history fan out there! READ THE APOCALYPSE OF YAJNAVALKYA Humanity stands on a precipice. The final judgment draws near, when all the works of evil will be destroyed, and the world made new. Wickedness has been present since the beginning of human history but is now more visible than ever; why is civilization being hastened toward this annihilation? Who is guiding this destruction? What can you do to prepare yourself and your loved ones to live well in this tumultuous time? In [The Apocalypse of Yajnavalkya]( an ancient sage returns to take you on a four book journey that answers these questions and more. Prepare to be simultaneously enlightened and surprised, challenged and awakened. In considering the truths presented here, you will have the information you need to endure the coming destruction and become a fully actualized, powerful human being in the process. [Read More](  [Learn more about Jeeng]( A HANDCRAFTED GAME MAKES THE BEST GIFT! Are you searching for a truly unique holiday gift? We invite you to travel back in time this holiday season with the best gift - a meticulously handcrafted board game! 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[Learn More]( You Might Like  [Learn more about Jeeng]( OUR AWARD-WINNING DIGITAL MAGAZINE Examining and recreating the instruments our ancestors left behind, singing their songs, and exploring the locations where they performed gives us a much richer understanding of the past and brings their stories to life in a way quietly pondering archaeological sites as if they were silent places of worship cannot. In this issue we explore the theme of ancient music through the ages and across the globe. You’ll read about prehistoric stones which seem to magically turn into instruments (if you know how to play them), the tradition of singer-storytellers known as griots, and the origins of flamenco. Discover how music and megalithic sites intertwine and why it’s probably best to never play Tutankhamun’s trumpets again! Finally, for a dash of seasonal wonder, read about six unique winter holiday gift-bearers and discover the origins of Christmas carols, a cherished musical tradition that’s endured for generations. So, the next time you are at an ancient site and the guide mentions that it’s a space where people held celebrations, remember that music is a vital component of festivities since time immemorial, and maybe hum a little song, tuning in to the music of the past. Access the Ancient Origins digital magazine on your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. With a subscription, you get access to [ALL the back issues]( for one great price! Everyone loves it, get [YOUR subscription]( to the digital magazine today! [SUBSCRIBE]( GIVE THE GIFT OF HISTORY! Do you have some last-minute Christmas shopping to do? Did you almost forget someone on your list? Not sure what to buy your history-loving friend? Give the gift of knowledge with an Ancient Origins Gift Card. Ancient Origins Gift Cards: - Are Easy. 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[Find out more!]( [Find out more!]( ANCIENT NEWS, MODERN HEADLINES 3,000-Year-Old Monument Found in Germany May Be King Hinz Meeting Hall]( In the historically rich soil of Brandenburg, Germany, archaeologists have unearthed a colossal Bronze Age building, thought to be the fabled meeting hall of King Hinz, a legendary figure purported to be interred in a golden coffin. The Brandenburg State Office for Monument Preservation confirmed the finding of the hall near the royal grave at Seddin, raising excitement about its possible connection to the enigmatic ruler... [Read more...]( Grail of Shipwrecks With $20 Billion of Treasure to be Raised from the Deep!]( A Spanish galleon lying off the coast of Colombia has become a top priority project for the Colombian government, whose president is eager to recover as much as $20 billion in gold, silver, and gems. This is while US treasure hunters are suing for half the value, as a public-private or a solely private venture is set to be expedited by state officials at the behest of the President... [Read more...]( Pre-Viking Ship Burial Rewrites History]( The identification of a pre-Viking ship burial unearthed in Norway is helping rewrite history. A previously excavated mound contains remnants of the oldest large ship ever buried on the island of Leka and is at the center of this fascinating find. This pre-Viking ship burial shows the that Vikings weren’t the first ones to bury ships alongside important people, but were continuing a tradition that had begun in earlier times... [Read more...]( You Might Like       [Learn more about Jeeng]( Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Stella Novus Ltd, 6 Abbey Business Park, , Dublin, D13N738 , Ireland