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The End of the Huns: The Death of Attila and the Fall of the Hunnic Empire

... of events, Attila had been feasting on the night of his wedding. As a result of his over-indulgence, he suffered from ...

dhwty - 13/05/2019 - 22:09

Tighten Your Belt: 2,200 year-old Xiongnu Jewelry Made of Coal, Jade and Coral

By Sergey Zubchuk and Anna Liesowska

Eyecatching belt buckles worn by Xiongnu female invaders have been found buried on the banks of the Yenesei River in the modern-day Tuva Republic. Another buckle found was encrusted with carnelian, jade, coral and turquoise.

The Xiongnu were a Chinese confederation of nomadic peoples who inhabited the eastern Asian Steppe from the 3rd century BC to the late 1st century AD.

ancient-origins - 11/10/2017 - 23:04

Breaking the Rules and Sharing Scandals: The Shocking Story of Queen Marguerite

... was connected with a religious scandal as well. The wedding took place between a Huguenot (French Calvinist ...

Natalia Klimczak - 23/06/2016 - 03:45

Varangian Guard: Bodyguards and Berserkers of the Byzantine Empire

... marriage to Basil's own sister, Anna. With this wedding, the Varangian forces became an interchangeable unit ...

Riley Winters - 20/06/2019 - 22:33

Bed Bought Online for £2200 May be 15th Century Bridal Bed of King Henry VII

... marriage that changed the history of England forever. The wedding between Henry VII and Elizabeth of York ended the ...

Ed Whelan - 04/02/2019 - 23:01

Alexander's Legacy: The Hellenistic Period and the Dawn of a New Era

... Pausanias, assassinated him at his daughter’s wedding. Luckily for the Macedonian’s, Philips son, ...

Robbie Mitchell - 09/04/2023 - 14:53

Detectorist Strikes Roman Gold in England

... Facts about the Ancient Romans Roman Engagement and Wedding Rings: Joining Hands and Hearts The earring has a ...

ashley cowie - 28/12/2022 - 21:55

Gifts Across the Ages: When Did People Start Giving Birthday Presents?

For every individual, their birthday is an important and very meaningful date. Whether you’re nine or 90, you can’t help but feel happy and elated on your special day, especially when your friends and family shower you with birthday presents. In today’s culture, the tradition of birthdays and giving presents is very important as it allows those closest to you to express their affection and respect for you by giving you special gifts. But when exactly did this tradition start? Did our ancestors observe the same “rituals”?

Aleksa Vučković - 07/12/2023 - 17:59

Stan Patitul and his Infernal Pact with the Devil

... baby boy. One day, the family was invited to go to a wedding, but the devil advised Stan to let his wife and son ...

valdar - 03/01/2016 - 21:48

Two Wolves Entwined: What did this Viking Ring Symbolize?

... Exchange Rings with Vows? The Elusive Ancient Origins of Wedding Rings The Fenris Wolf In Norse mythology, Fenris (Old ...

ancient-origins - 14/04/2018 - 01:46

Famous and Powerful Eunuchs of the Ancient World

... married him and began to call him Sabina. At the wedding ceremony, Sporus had been dressed as an empress. ...

valdar - 11/07/2016 - 21:47

The Violent Life of Fredegund: Was She a Queen, a Murderess or a Woman Intent on Survival?

... or temporarily repudiated, until shortly after the wedding when Chilperic found Galswinth dead - strangled in ...

MartiniF - 12/01/2018 - 15:25

Lost Medieval Chapel Sheds Light on Royal Burials at Westminster Abbey

... the building of the St Erasmus chapel. It followed the wedding a year earlier in 1478 of Anne Mowbray to Richard ...

ancient origins - 01/12/2022 - 13:29

Fresh Light Illuminates Brilliant Medieval Fresco Incarcerated For Centuries in Rome

... his parents’ wishes and was married. After the big wedding celebration, Alexis bid his new wife farewell and set ...

Alicia McDermott - 03/07/2019 - 15:38

Reading Abbey: Ruins Are A Reminder of Medieval Religious Strife

Reading Abbey was erected in 1121 in the town of Reading within in the county of Berkshire, England. It was a royal monastery established by King Henry I to pay homage to his ancestors and his successors and would serve as a burial site for Henry himself in 1136, thus making it a royal mausoleum. Though King Henry I intended it to be built for the entire royal family, he was the only royal confirmed to be buried in the abbey. Another purpose for Reading Abbey was to house dozens of monks.

ML Childs - 23/01/2021 - 01:04

A Rebel in an Eyepatch and Gown - Ana de Mendoza, the Princess of Eboli

... Ana de Mendoza married Rui Gomez da Silva at age 13. The wedding took place on the recommendation of the crown prince ...

Natalia Klimczak - 18/07/2016 - 21:43

How Were They Made? Unlocking the 500-Year-Old Secret to Gothic Miniature Boxwood Carvings

... Art Gallery of Ontario (2016) ‘A wedding gift fit for a king’ http://artmatters.ca/wp/2016/11/a-wedding-gift-fit-for-a-king/ Art Gallery of Ontario (2016) ...

Theodoros Karasavvas - 10/03/2017 - 18:55

The Story, Symbols and Powers of Freya, the Norse Goddess of Love

Freya is old Norse for “lady” and was the name given to the Norse goddess of love. Whilst she certainly sought out passion and pleasure, she was a complex character. In fact, to the Vikings she was a powerful force, a goddess on par with Odin and Thor within the legends of Norse mythology.

Molly Dowdeswell - 17/09/2022 - 02:00