Amalia Rose's Blog
June 28, 2024
Earthquake Storms and the Lessons from the Bronze Age Collapse
The Bronze Age was a time of remarkable advancement and interconnectedness in the ancient world. Civilizations such as the Minoans, Mycenaeans, Egyptians, Hittites, and Babylonians formed a complex network of trade and diplomacy that could be described as an early form of globalization. However, as archaeologist Eric Cline reveals in his research, this prosperous world came to an abrupt and catastrophic end in what is known as the Bronze Age Collapse.
At the heart of this interconnected world wer...
Psychedelics and Ancient Rituals: Exploring the Eleusinian Mysteries
The Eleusinian Mysteries, one of the most sacred and enigmatic religious rites of ancient Greece, have captivated the imaginations of scholars, spiritual seekers, and adventurers for centuries. These annual initiation ceremonies, held in the city of Eleusis near Athens, were centered around the myth of Demeter and Persephone. Participants, sworn to secrecy, engaged in a series of ritual actions, including fasting, sacrifices, and the consumption of the kykeon, a sacred beverage believed to induc...
June 27, 2024
From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Mystery: The Untold Story of Women Healers
Throughout history, women have played a crucial role in the development and practice of medicine. From ancient priestesses to medieval midwives, and from Renaissance herbalists to modern physicians, women have been at the forefront of healing arts.
The story of women healers goes all the way back to ancient civilizations. In Egypt, priestesses of Isis were renowned for their medical knowledge. Greek mythology tells of Hygieia, daughter of the god of medicine Asclepius, whose symbol of a snake-ent...
Cracking the Code: Modern Approaches to the Voynich Manuscript
The Voynich Manuscript, a 15th-century codex written in an unknown script, has baffled scholars and code-breakers for centuries. In recent years, researchers like Professor Greg Kondrak from the University of Alberta have brought cutting-edge computational techniques to bear on this enigmatic text. As explored in my new novel "Decoded," the intersection of ancient mysteries and modern technology continues to yield fascinating insights.
Kondrak, a computer scientist specializing in natural languag...
The Voynich Manuscript: A 600-Year-Old Mystery
For centuries, the Voynich Manuscript has captivated the minds of scholars, cryptographers, and mystery enthusiasts alike. This enigmatic tome, with its indecipherable script and bizarre illustrations, has resisted countless attempts at translation and interpretation. Named after Wilfrid Voynich, the Polish book dealer who acquired it in 1912, the manuscript's origins and purpose remain shrouded in mystery, making it one of the most intriguing unsolved puzzles in the history of literature and cr...
June 21, 2024
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