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Astrology & Astronomy Ancient Origins

Astrology and astronomy give insights into seasonal changes and human nature. In Western tradition, astronomy is based on observance of...

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Aug 6, 20245 min read

Alchemy in Egypt goes beyond transmutation of base metals into noble gold or silver. In the civilizations of Egypt, Arabia, India, China...

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The was scepter, djed and ankh are three of the most powerful symbols in Egyptian hieroglyphs, statuary, painting and other iconography....

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Steatite or soapstone is a metamorphic talc rock used in carving for thousands of years. A medium-grained rock, or schist, soapstone is a...

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Cinnamon ( Cinnamomum ) is the oldest known spice in the world. The fragrant bark comes into popular use by c. 2000 BCE, when Egyptians...

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It's a long rocky road for the Amorite people but their influence is remarkable. Amorites make their first recorded appearance in a...

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The Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is one of the two lotus flowers indigenous to Egyptian. The other is the White Lotus. A psychoactive...

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In the ancient Levant, the site of Kadesh, at the Egyptian Hittite border, is a constant source of conflict. The famous Battle of Kadesh...

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Mary the Jewess, Maria the Jewess or Maria Prophetissa is considered the world's first alchemist. Working in Alexandria, Egypt, she's...

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