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POPSUnexplained Mysteries of Aswang An Aswang (or Asuwang) is a mythical creature in Filipino folklore. The aswang is an inherently evil vampire-like creature and is the subject of a wide variety of myths and stories, the details of which often vary greatly. Spanish colonizers noted that the Aswang was the most feared among the mythical creatures of the Philippines, even in the 16th century.
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POPSNymph Sanctuary Found Nope, it's not at Johnny Depp's house. more: Nymph worshiping, according to the archaeologists, can be traced back to Ancient Greece, where the mythical female creatures were usually part of the retinue of a god, such as Zeus, Hera and Aphrodite. Although planned archaeological excavations are currently taking place at the nearby Nicopolis ad Istrum ancient site, the sanctuary was discovered by chance. Workers came upon the archaeological remains while installing a water pipe to the village of Resen, which called for the emergency excavations to begin, Thaindian News explained.
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POPSTrial of the Gods: Ariadne's Fate Game Prince Theseus needs your help to rescue the Princess Ariadne from the claws of the Minotaur. What’s more, Ariadne was abducted before Theseus could confess his love! It will take more than brawn to save her, and more than bravery to tell her how he feels. In this classic Match 3, you’ll advance Theseus down the Path of Pearls, slay mythical creatures, complete jigsaw puzzles, and beat the elements. The fate of Theseus and Ariadne’s love is in your hands in Trial of the Gods: Ariadne's Fate!
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POPSTrial of the Gods: Ariadne's Fate Ariadne was abducted before Theseus could confess his love! It will take more than brawn to save her, and more than bravery to tell her how he feels. In this classic Match 3, you’ll advance Theseus down the Path of Pearls, slay mythical creatures, complete jigsaw puzzles, and beat the elements. The fate of Theseus and Ariadne’s love is in your hands in Trial of the Gods: Ariadne's Fate!
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POPSItaly dig unearths female 'vampire' in Venice The well-preserved skeleton was found in 2006 on the Lazzaretto Nuovo island, north of the lagoon city, amid other corpses buried in a mass grave during an epidemic of plague that hit Venice in 1576.
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POPS"Mind Hacks" continues: Their study, published in 1978, found that mothers who had lost their husbands during pregnancy were much more likely to have children who later developed schizophrenia: the mind of the mother is connected to the development of the unborn baby... Also, contained in this post is a link to the 1896 book "Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine" which documents those so-called "monsters":
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POPSInside the palace of Augustus - pics
Lived in by Augustus before he became Rome's first emperor in 27BC, the house is situated above the grotto where Romans may have worshipped Romulus, the city's founder, and was also handy for watching horse racing in the Circus Maximus at the foot of the hill. "Augustus wanted to be near the grotto, but could also see the races from up here," said Italy's culture minister, Francesco Rutelli. The restoration, begun after the house was found in the 1970s, has reconstructed shattered frescoes in deep reds, yellows and blues featuring theatrical masks and mythical animals. "The extremely high quality of the frescoes befits the owner, although these were the fashions of the time and don't offer much insight into Augustus's individual taste," said Angelo Bottini, Rome's archaeological chief. Tourists - who will be allowed in five at a time - may be surprised to see how modest the study, bedroom, entrance hall and dining room were. Augustus, Julius Caesar's great nephew, avoided excess
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