Tag: ancient history
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Janus: The God of Beginning
January is all about new beginnings and I, among others, have beat the goals and resolutions drum loudly and with gusto. But, have you ever thought about where the word January comes from? Until recently neither did I. That was, until I ran across an article about Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and endings.…
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Magical Places: Cleopatra’s Kingdom
Deep in the Mediterranean Sea is a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artifacts. So far over 20,000 objects have been found, giving archaeologists clues to Egypt’s intriguing past. Some of the most interesting discoveries found at the site of Alexandria, Egypt’s ancient capital, are those pertaining to Cleopatra. Royal quarters, including a palace and temple…