History

Legends Alexa 08 Dec 2022

Creation myths have existed ever since humans became aware of their impending mortality and sought out meaning in their lives. Questioning where they came from and where did everything else come from, they spun stories to better grasp existence. Creation myths come in different forms, many have origins in chaos.

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Legends Alexa 07 Dec 2022

In the Northern hemisphere, hot summer months fast unfurl with sunny, warm days that drag on long into the night. The Sun is reluctant to set, and night seems shorter and brighter than usual. The summer solstice is the longest day of the year in terms of daylight.

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Miscellaneous Alexa 07 Dec 2022

February 14th has become synonymous with love and Valentine’s day is a celebration of love that has spread around the world. While many uphold certain aspects of the holiday, like gifting chocolate and flowers, others observe another kind of holiday in the name of love with native traditions.

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Archaeology Alexa 07 Dec 2022

Finding out more about the past is an adventure in itself, and Neanderthals are a big part of the human evolutionary path. Aside from historical sources such as chronicles and ancient etchings on stones, archaeology finds sources in remains. Discovering where people came from goes back so far that writings were not a thing. The only thing to find is bones, tools, or other scattered remnants.

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Miscellaneous Alexa 07 Dec 2022

We know there are no mainstream matriarchies, and the very few that do exist are viewed more as oddities than regular societal norms. We often say that we are living in a man’s world. The stack against women is obvious, patriarchy is the norm, male lineage had been in force for millennia and the sidelines have always been populated by women.

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Archaeology Alexa 06 Dec 2022

The fascination for dinosaurs and their life on the planet before us has always been in the spotlight, and T-rex is one of the most popular. And what is the most recognizable of them if not the king of the dinosaurs as we have named him, Tyrannosaurus Rex?

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Miscellaneous Alexa 06 Dec 2022

Underground dwellings, middens, and passageways have been unearthed in many cities and they highlight a colorful and active past. Walking in an old city we might not know all its secrets and mysteries.

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Legends Alexa 06 Dec 2022

Valentine’s day conjures up images of red roses, chocolate, and heart shapes on Valentine’s day card, and couples walking hand in hand. The modern celebration of love differs in many ways from the origins of the holiday. The namesake of Saint Valentine has an interesting story steeped in legend.

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