This 2,000-year-old scroll is covered with mysterious words in Aramaic. Miomir Korac/Archaeological Institute The scroll was found in a silver capsule thought to be an amulet. Miomir ...

An ancient Egyptian papyrus with an image showing two bird-like creatures, possibly with a penis connecting them, has been deciphered, revealing a magic spell of love. "The most striking feature of ...

Archaeologists have discovered the "richly decorated" tomb of an ancient Egyptian dignitary that is filled with magic spells aimed at protecting against snake bites. The tomb, thought to date to the ...

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A hidden gem 'ancient magical forest' can be found around just two hours away from London and offers a perfect escape from bustling city life. The enchanting woodland area, named Puzzlewood, is ...

This ancient Egyptian papyrus, now at Macquarie University, is decorated with an image of two bird-like creatures. A magical spell written in Coptic, an Egyptian language that uses the Greek alphabet, ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. An ancient Egyptian papyrus with an image showing two bird-like creatures, possibly with a penis ...