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Journey to Knighthood: The Hidden Steps of Becoming a Medieval Knight

... heraldry. Squires also learned to play some popular court games, such as chess, checkers, and backgammon. These games served not only as entertainment, but also as a means ... and dancing. On the following day, a tournament or martial games would be arranged, providing the new knight with the ...

dhwty - 31/12/2020 - 01:22

World’s Oldest Pearl Found in Abu Dhabi is 8,000-Years-Old!

Archaeologists in Abu Dhabi have found an 8,000-year-old pearl - the world’s most ancient specimen.

ashley cowie - 21/10/2019 - 18:47

In Ancient Mesopotamia, Sex among the Gods Shook Heaven and Earth

Sexuality was central to life in ancient Mesopotamia, an area of the Ancient Near East often described as the cradle of western civilisation roughly corresponding to modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Iran and Turkey. It was not only so for everyday humans but for kings and even deities.

ancient-origins - 25/04/2018 - 01:48

Dark Sketches & Stories from the Underworld in Greek Mythology

... they often do not do much except pass the time by playing games with one another and interacting with any items left on ... carry over to the underworld. These gifts often include games, clothing, and food. Some texts even claim that the ...

Lex Leigh - 28/08/2022 - 14:53

Medieval Great Halls Were at the Heart of the Festive Season

... would be party to the procession of the boar’s head, games of social inversion such as the Bean King (whoever ...

ancient origins - 20/12/2022 - 00:59

Spartacus: Gladiator and Leader of Slaves Against the Romans – Part 1

... that the gladiators would die and—in some cases—the games were rigged to ensure it. Gladiators lived the worst ... in Armenia. Gladiators: Ancient Romans Loved Their Deadly Games Nameless Immigrants and Slaves in Rome, Who Were They? ...

Riley Winters - 24/12/2023 - 17:38

This Scary Season: Halloween and Paranormal Phenomena Make for Spooky Supernatural Events

... in 1833, shows people feasting and playing divination games on Halloween in Ireland. ( Public Domain ) The ...

ancient-origins - 13/10/2018 - 18:28

Baby, Baby, Baby: Why Did the Ancient Greeks Turn Dead Children into Heroes?

... honored tomb of Opheltes’ father, Lycurgus. The Nemean Games, highlighted by a foot race in which the contestants ... the Ancient World, even the visual elements of the Nemean Games--the judges donned black robes, the winner wore a crown ...

Carly Silver - 14/07/2018 - 13:27

Galician Faith in the Enchanted Mouros and Mouras: Is There Reality Behind the Fairytales?

... daily domestic activities such as cattle, farming and games, music and dancing are the same as those in Galician ...

Natalia Klimczak - 11/02/2017 - 01:51

Yucatan Children Learn Math Better Thanks to Ancient Mayan Numeral System

Children of the Mexican Yucatan region are getting much better results in mathematics by learning using the ancient Mayan numeral system. Studies suggest that the results are far exceeding those achieved following the formal educational system of the country. According to a study by the National University of Mexico (UNAM), Mayan mathematics are also much simpler and more fun for the children.

Marilo - 28/11/2015 - 21:42

Scientific Evidence for the Many Myths of the Great Flood

Have you ever heard about Noah's Ark story? This story of the great flood is one of the most popular stories from the Bible. But it is far from the only great flood story to be found in history. Christians are quite familiar with Noah's story when God destroyed all of creation through the great flood owing to the wickedness of men. While many people perceive all this as the great flood myth, scientists have found evidence of the great deluge.

Bipin Dimri - 14/06/2021 - 23:02