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The Archaeology Channel Announces TAC Video News Now Available on Comcast

Posted on July 7, 2014 | Leave a comment

The Archaeology Channel has announced that TAC Video News is now available on cable television in Western Oregon and Western Washington via Comcast OnDemand. TAC is a program of Archaeological Legacy Institute (ALI), an independent, nonprofit research and education corporation. ALI partners with AntiquityNOW in co-sponsoring LegacyQuest, the International Children’s Film and Video Festival.

Rick Pettigrew, president of Archaeological Legacy Institute, had this to say about the Comcast venture: Continue reading →

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Tagged ancient history, AntiquityNOW, archaeology news, Comcast, cultural preservation, TAC Video News, The Archaeology Channel

The Influence of Ancient War Monuments on Their Modern Equivalents Part I: Ancient Rome

Posted on July 3, 2014 | 3 comments

Yasukuni Shrine, Japan.

When one wanders through any major city in our day and age, it is possible to cast one’s eyes over various monuments of war erected by the city, such as the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, the al-Shaheed Monument in Baghdad and the Yasukuni Shrine in Japan. However, when gazing over these war monuments, one does not instantly think of the influences of earlier times and creations that were integral to their design. This article, the first in a two-part series, will consider ancient Roman influence on the construction of two specific modern war monuments.[1] Continue reading →

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Posted in Architecture, Blog, Culture, Holidays, Politics, Public Life, War and Violence

Tagged ancient architecture, ancient history, ancient monuments, AntiquityNOW, Arc de Triomphe, Nelson's Column, Trajan's Column, war monuments

Bon Appetit Wednesday: Eat Like the Ancients With Rice, Barley and Gingered Adzuki

Posted on July 2, 2014 | 4 comments

Adzuki bean. Image courtesy of ninjagecko on Flickr.com.

Healthy eating is becoming more and more popular in today’s society as we discover that the processed foods we’ve been ingesting for so long can actually be harmful. One of the easiest ways to find healthy, nutrition-packed foods is to look into the past and eat like the ancients. Many ancient ingredients have recently entered the spotlight because of their recognized health benefits. The adzuki bean is one such food. Today’s recipe is a wonderful vegetarian meal of Rice and Barley with Gingered Adzuki. Used as a main dish or simply as a complement to the main course, this recipe is packed with nutrition and flavor. Continue reading →

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Tagged adzuki, ancient history, ancient recipes, ancient vegetarian, AntiquityNOW, Bon Appetit Wednesday, gluten free, Japanese cuisine, neolithic, red bean, vegetarian recipes

Exploring LegacyQuest 2014! World News Live: Roman Architecture Edition

Posted on July 1, 2014 | Leave a comment

The student filmmakers in the next video in our Exploring LegacyQuest 2014 series received an Honorable Mention for their fantastic work. This entry from The Baldwin School in Pennsylvania illuminates Roman architecture and its connection to modern architecture. It was created by middle school students Veda, Hope, Risa, Emily and Abby with the help of their teacher, Jeannette Keshishian. Continue reading →

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Posted in Architecture, Blog, Education, Public Life

Tagged ancient history, AntiquityNOW, aqueducts, Circus Maximus, Coliseum, education, LegacyQuest Film Festival, middle school, modern architecture, Roman architecture

Ramadan Observance and the World Cup: A Major Decision for Muslim Athletes

Posted on June 26, 2014 | 2 comments

Ramadan, the Muslim month of fasting that is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, begins this Saturday, June 28^th. Adult Muslims are required to abstain from food, drink and sexual relations during the daylight hours and instead use the time to refocus their minds and spirits on God while practicing self-sacrifice. This is an extremely daunting task for most people, especially in today’s society where instant gratification is ferociously embraced. However, for modern Muslim athletes, Ramadan poses an especially large challenge. With major international sporting events taking place such as the World Cup this year and the Summer Olympics in other years, how do the devout observe the month while maintaining such a high level of physical activity? Continue reading →

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Posted in Anatomy and Physiology, Blog, Healing Arts, Holidays, Public Life, Religion, Science and Technology, Sports

Tagged ancient history, AntiquityNOW, Islam, Mazen Aziz, Muslim athletes, Ramadan, Suleiman Nyambui, Summer Olympics, World Cup

Bon Appetit Wednesday! Chocolate and Wattleseed Self-Saucing Pudding

Posted on June 25, 2014 | 2 comments

Emu, crocodile, eels and kangaroo! If you’re not from Australia you might think this is a list of animals to see at the zoo rather than an ingredient list. For thousands of years, the native Aborigines of Australia have used the foods provided by the land around them. In the past several years modern Australians have looked to this past and discovered a rich culinary history. One of these delicious native foods is the wattleseed from the acacia tree. Today we’re bringing you a unique and indulgent dessert called Chocolate and Wattleseed Self-Saucing Pudding. And don’t worry if you can’t find wattleseeds at your local grocery store. They can easily be ordered online. Continue reading →

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Tagged Aborigines, acacia, ancient cuisine, ancient history, ancient recipes, AntiquityNOW, Australia, Bon Appetit Wednesday, wattleseed

Exploring LegacyQuest 2014! Greek Storytelling: A Modern Twist on Persephone

Posted on June 24, 2014 | Leave a comment

In week three of our Exploring LegacyQuest 2014 series we’re featuring the festival’s third place winner. This entry from The Baldwin School in Pennsylvania takes a fun and original approach to uncovering the ancient Greek practice of storytelling. It was created by middle school students Allison, Saachi, Jattu, Emma and Ivonna with the help of their teacher, Jeannette Keshishian. Continue reading →

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Posted in Blog, Culture, Education, LegacyQuest, Literature, Public Life

Tagged Ancient Greece, ancient history, AntiquityNOW, education, film festival, LegacyQuest, Persephone, storytelling

Girl Be Heard: Across Borders

Posted on June 20, 2014 | Leave a comment

We want to congratulate our partner, Girl Be Heard, on their Girl Be Heard Across Borders Conference tour taking place June 9th-July 9^th. The schedule is packed with performances, workshops, talkbacks, social activities and more, all of which are intended to give a voice to women in conflict. Continue reading →

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Tagged ancient history, AntiquityNOW, Girl Be Heard, human rights, violence, women in conflict

The Summer Solstice: From Ancient Celebration to a Modern Day at the Beach

Posted on June 19, 2014 | 10 comments

Saturday, June 21^st, marks the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and that means the first day of summer! For many, it’s time for barbecues, pool parties, camping trips and vacations at the beach, but for some, the solstice is a much more spiritual day steeped in ancient traditions. How did our ancestors celebrate this first day of the warm season? Continue reading →

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Posted in Blog, Holidays, Meteorology, Public Life, Recreation, Religion, Science and Technology

Tagged Ancient China, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greeks, ancient history, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Romans, AntiquityNOW, Celtic Druids, June solstice, midsummer, Native Americans, summer solstice

Bon Appetit Wednesday! Celebrate the World Cup With Tasty Vatapá

Posted on June 18, 2014 | 2 comments

In honor of the World Cup currently being held in Brazil, we’re bringing you a traditional Brazilian dish as unique as the people that fill this vibrant country. The dish, called vatapá, is from the Bahia state in Brazil, a region on the Atlantic coast where the first European landed in 1500 and claimed Brazil for Portugal. It is a land rich in culture and history and its people are proud not only of their Brazilian nationality, but specifically of their Bahian heritage. Continue reading →