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View this email in your browser June 2018 Newsletter It’s Ancient Mesoamerica Month at Ancient Origins! Fire flickering in the eyes of a pacing jaguar – the frightening whistles of thousands of ancient warriors on the attack — stone staircases of monumental pyramids decorated with gaping-mouthed and grinning gods — splashes of vibrant colors and rich celebrations with music and dancing: these are some of the sights and sounds we associate with the many cultures and peoples of Mesoamerica. Celebrate with them as we kick off Ancient Mesoamerica month! Find out about: Huitzilopochtli: The Hummingbird War God The ancient language of Nahuatl Tlatoani – one who speaks Xipe Totec, the god who wore human skin! Moctezuma, The Emperor who Lost an Empire Emperor Cuitlahuac The beautiful goddess Xochiquetzal Visit the ruins of Cacaxtla Calakmul, hidden in lush jungles Mysterious Mayapan The rich Toltec culture The plumed serpent Kukulkan (And don’t forget – Ancient Origins Premium brings even more Mesoamerican surprises!) Did you enjoy ancient India month? It was a journey into the immense and glorious past of India, revealing a tantalizing, exotic, and rich history. Here are some of the highlighted articles: The Mahabharata: Unforgettable Lessons in An Indian Epic of Family Fighting The Janapadas: Tribal Footholds in Bronze and Iron Age India The Atharva Veda: Popular Religion, Charms, and Ancient Hindu Spells Sangam Literature: These Tantalizing Tales Offer a Window into Ancient Tamil Life Mahavira: Abandoning Luxury to Revive Jainism Gupta Empire of Ancient India Was Golden Age of Goodwill, Artistic Endeavors and Military Might Wootz Steel: The Mysterious Metal that Was Used in Deadly Damascus Blades The Pala Empire: An Indian Dynasty Ruled by Protectors of Buddhism The Chola Dynasty: Exploring the Achievements of an Indian Empire Spanning 400 Years From Green Man to Bull Son, The Universal Shaivite Bull Cult – Part I The Vijayanagara Empire: Friendly and Feuding Brothers Who Ruled the South of India You Wanted it – We Delivered! By popular demand, we are launching an Ancient Origins online store where you can find AO and history themed t-shirts, hoodies and more. What a great gift for that archaeology, history, or mystery-lover – or even something perfect for yourself. Choose from many original designs made by the Ancient Origins team. Stay tuned - the AO merch you’ve been asking for will be ready to grab soon! 1 HEY! Did You See Our Top News Stories This Week? Did you see the latest news on amazing ancient discoveries? The Mysterious Metal that Was Used in Deadly Damascus Blades Wootz steel was amongst the finest in the world. It is the metal that was used to fashion weapons such as the famous Damascus blades of the Middle Ages. However, Wootz steel dates back much further! The technology originated in ancient India millennia before many other cultures ever found out about it... Read more... Old Maps and Hi-Tech Scans Reveal A Lost City’s Watery Past Archaeologists are in a race against time, and the environment, to record and interpret past societies before the historical remains are destroyed. Non-invasive mapping archaeology is a “crucial part of this endeavor, allowing us to turn back time”  Read more... Tiny, 2,300-Year-Old Egyptian Mummy Believed to be a Hawk is Actually a Human Fetus “It would have been a tragic moment for the family to lose their infant and to give birth to a very strange-looking fetus, not a normal-looking fetus at all. So this was a very special individual.”    Read more... Are you ready to go deeper into history? Joining Ancient Origins Premium gets you instant access to even more articles, ebooks, exclusive talks by authors and experts, online store discounts, and more. It also helps support what we do and highlights the work of academic and independent authors and researchers. Don’t let it pass you by!