Andis Kaulins Books

This author explores the complexities of the human psyche and interpersonal relationships through evocative and often unsettling narratives. Her works are characterized by a keen insight into the darker corners of human nature, delving into themes of guilt, secrets, and inevitability. Through her meticulously crafted prose and atmospheric style, she creates worlds that draw readers in, prompting reflection on their own existence. Her distinct voice in literature offers a profound and often disquieting look at what it means to be human.

Ancient Signs. The Alphabet and the Origins of Writing

Stars, Stones and Scholars
The Decipherment of the Megaliths as an Ancient Survey of the Earth by Astronomy
422 pages
15 hours of reading
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Exploring the idea that ancient megalithic sites served as astronomical markers rather than tombs, this book delves into the connection between Stone Age cultures and their understanding of the cosmos. With approximately 40 photographs, 240 drawings, and 80 maps, it illustrates how these structures were intricately carved to depict celestial bodies long before the astrological Zodiac emerged. The text covers significant sites across various regions, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, highlighting their historical and cultural importance.
Ancient Signs. The Alphabet and the Origins of Writing
"Ancient Signs" explores the origins of the first alphabets from syllabic writing, discussing ancient scripts, languages, and historical issues. It presents a syllabic grid of ancient signs, highlighting shared origins among Sumerian, Pharaonic Egyptian, Old Elamite, Luvian, Linear B, and the Cypriot Syllabary, along with symbols from the Phaistos Disc and Axe of Arkalochori.

Stars, Stones and Scholars

Ancient Signs. The Alphabet and the Origins of Writing