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1. Evidence of Camel Hybridization Found in Ancient Temple in Hatra, Iraq

   The Temple of Allat is a well-preserved 2,000-year-old monument located at the site of the ancient market city of Hatra in northern Iraq. Allat was a pre-Islamic Arabian goddess who was widely worshipped in the Middle East during the early centuries of the first millennium. In the second century AD, on a lintel above one of the temple’s inner entrances, an ancient sculptor created an image of a king’s head surrounded by two lines of five camels on each side.

   Nathan Falde - 26/01/2022 - 00:00

2. How Anglo-Saxon England Made the Radical Change to Christianity

   The Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England began towards the end of the 6^th century AD, and by the end of the succeeding century, all the kings of Anglo-Saxon England were Christian, at least nominally. Thus, the Christianization of Anglo-Saxon England may be said to have been a relatively rapid process.

   dhwty - 14/12/2019 - 13:45

3. Relic Cults: Why Dead Saints Were So Important in the Middle Ages

   The practice of preserving and enshrining the remains of saints and heroes, or other items associated with their life or death, has been ongoing for thousands of years dating back well into the pre-Christian era in Europe. These remains are known as relics or “holy relics” and were an important part of Christian worship throughout the Middle Ages, playing a pivotal role in the cults of Christian saints.

   Meagan Dickerson - 17/06/2021 - 19:02

4. Roman Centurions: Elite Forces of the Roman Empire’s Military

   The ancient world had some impressive military forces. For example, Egypt was famed for its chariots and Greece for its navy. The Romans? They were famous for their foot troops, the legionaries. Yet an army is only as good as its leaders. In the case of the Roman army, these were the centurions, Rome’s most elite troops. Centurions were military officers famed for their experience and valor in battle. When a situation got rough, the common legionary turned to their centurion.

   Robbie Mitchell - 28/10/2022 - 19:01

5. The Sailor Cults of Samoa

   (Read Part 1 – Cannibal Jack Jones and the Beachcombers of Samoa) In a development that was quite without parallel elsewhere, the Samoans in the 1830’s discovered a positive demand for a new religion. (1)

   Maya - 11/05/2014 - 22:22

6. The Vagaries of Trade in Ancient Egypt

   Along with a lust for building enigmatic and long lasting structures, trade was an important feature of Ancient Egypt. The ancient Egyptians traded with many lands that bordered their country, including Nubia, Libya, and the Levant.

   dhwty - 05/06/2020 - 14:10

7. 36 Chambers of Death: The Energy Centers of the Ancient Shaolin Martial Arts

   Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) was the name of the 1993 debut album by American rap group Wu-Tang Clan, which not only set a new standard for hardcore hip hop during the 1990s, but it brought New York City’s rap scene onto the international stage.

   ashley cowie - 25/01/2019 - 16:38

8. The World’s First Collectors, Museums And Libraries Of Antiquity

   People have collected objects, scripts, fossils, specimens, precious stones, artifacts and memorabilia since the dawn of mankind’s memory, for different reasons. Many possible motives come into play – people collect because of nostalgia for a past world, because they want to display their wealth and sophistication, because it satisfies a compulsive need to organise and create order, because it serves as a solace and a distraction in time of uncertainty, because they want to preserve for posterity and for many other reasons.

   Robert Garland - 26/01/2024 - 17:12

9. Life and Death in the Andes: On the Trail of Bandits, Heroes, and Revolutionaries

   Unique portraits of legendary characters along South America’s mountain spine, from Charles Darwin to the present day, told by a master traveler and observer.

   ancient-origins - 18/04/2020 - 18:40

10. Ancient Meaning of the Autumnal Equinox

    ... on the Vernal Equinox: Four thousand years ago it was in Aries, then about 2000 years ago it entered Pisces, and very ... zodiacal wheels (clock faces of the Great Year) put Aries at the top in the 12 o’clock position, and made ... Pleiades are very close to this spot (between Taurus and Aries). This mysterious constellation contains the star ...

    Walter Cruttenden - 24/09/2014 - 14:23

11. Ireland’s Franciscan Friars: Men in the Middle of a Divided Society

    The origins of Christianity in Ireland trace back as far as the 5th century, when the Bishop Palladius was sent from Rome on a mission to convert the Irish people in 431 AD. Palladius was followed a year later by the famous St Patrick, who was ultimately credited with bringing the Christian religion to Ireland. For almost as long as there have been Christians in Ireland, there have been monks and monasteries.

    Meagan Dickerson - 11/07/2021 - 14:56

12. Bestiary, The Book of Beasts: Compendiums of Medieval Monsters and Moral Lessons

    During the Middle Ages the phoenix rose from its ashes to be reborn, dangerous dragons battled elephants to the death, and the pelican tore out its own breast to feed its young with its life’s blood—at least, these were the vividly illustrated lessons found in ancient bestiaries.

    lizleafloor - 19/11/2015 - 00:45

13. Medieval Weapons Chest Amongst Spoils in Sunken Warship

    New insights into warship combat platforms and a unique late medieval weapon chest have been discovered in studies of the Danish flagship Gribshunden/Gripen which sank in the Blekinge archipelago in 1495.

    ancient-origins - 22/04/2024 - 17:54

14. New Finds Made Near Famous Roman Legion Base in Britain

    Archaeologists have made some impressive new finds at an important Roman site in Britain. The finds are in an area that was once part of a large, Roman legionary camp and barracks. These discoveries are throwing new light on the Romans legions in Britain and how military bases led to the development of urban centers in ancient times.

    Ed Whelan - 21/08/2020 - 18:00

15. The Swiss Pikemen: Europe’s Most Deadly Middle Age Military Formation!

    The medieval pike, around 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) in weight and just under 5 meters (16.4 feet) in length, was a weapon supposedly invented in Turin, Italy in 1327 AD. However, its history was actually far longer, and stretched back to the ancient times of Phillip II, the father of Alexander the Great, when Macedonian infantry dominated the battlefield wielding a sarissa, a long spear 4 to 7 meters (13 to 23 feet) in length.

    Jake Leigh-Howarth - 02/06/2022 - 22:59

16. The Library of Pergamum: A Contender for the Greatest Library of the Ancient World

    Pergamum, Anatolia, now the modern Turkish town of Bergama, was one of the most important cities in the Hellenistic Greek age. It was culturally rich, with an extensive library at its heart. The city gained renown as an administrative center when it was ruled by King Eumenes II from the Attalid dynasty. It was under this king that Pergamum severed ties with Macedonia and made an alliance with the Roman Republic.

    Veronica Parkes - 24/02/2017 - 01:58

17. Multi-Dimensional Ancient Boundary Stone Discovered In Rome

    A Roman Empire boundary stone has been discovered in Rome, and while thousands of similar stones exist across the empire, this one is being viewed with extra attention. While most Roman boundary stones say, “cross this line and you get chopped,” this one whispers complex stories of a young emperor flexing his power in a complex game of thrones world.

    ashley cowie - 19/07/2021 - 22:56

18. From Nordic Symbols to Sledgehammer Executions: Wagner’s Neo-Pagan Rituals

    According to the Orthodox Eastern Church, the spirit of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin now ought to have embarked in heaven or hell. The religion believes it takes 40 days after death for souls to reach their final destination, a threshold that the once hotdog seller reached on 1 October.

    ancient-origins - 14/10/2023 - 22:53

19. Vast and Mesmerizing Floor Mosaic Unearthed in Cappadocian Villa

    A floor mosaic covering a whopping area of 600 square meters has been uncovered during excavations in Cappadocia, in the heart of Turkey. Ongoing excavations at the site, believed to be the remnants of a villa dating back to the 4th century, have revealed it to have been utilized during the Byzantine period and again used following the arrival of the Turks to Anatolia. The latest mosaic is the largest ever found in the region, and is one in a continuum of mosaic discoveries.

    Sahir - 14/11/2023 - 18:00

20. Ancient Methods of Contraception – Even Tutankhamun Wore Protection

    In today’s society, there are various forms of contraceptives available on the market. Some of these, like the combined oral contraceptive pill (often referred to just as ‘the pill’), for instance, are relatively new inventions. Others, such as condoms, have a much longer history behind them. The ancients too had access to contraceptives, though some of these may seem rather bizarre to a modern observer.

    dhwty - 28/11/2017 - 23:04

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