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Iris: Greek Rainbow Goddess and Messenger Between Heaven and Earth
... Arke’s wings. He then gifts the wings to Peleus at her wedding. Peleus in turn gifted them to her son Achilles. ...
Robbie Mitchell - 30/08/2022 - 02:00
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Elaborate Funeral Rituals and Exhumation of the Dead in Toraja Culture
... In fact, it is the extravagance of the funeral, not the wedding, which marks a family’s status. Traditional ...
Joanna Gillan - 16/02/2023 - 01:02
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Seven Famously Obscure Pets from History
... that Fortune stayed in their bed on the night of their wedding. Josephine told him that he could find another place ...
Lex Leigh - 13/12/2022 - 21:57
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Unravelling the True Story of the Beautiful Tara Brooch: A Masterpiece of Celtic Metalwork
The Tara Brooch is an ancient Celtic metalwork masterpiece. Stories say it came from the Hill of Tara - traditionally regarded as the seat of the Irish High Kings. Although that is a fabrication meant to increase the brooch’s value, the artifact is still one of the greatest treasures in Irish history.
dhwty - 27/03/2019 - 16:51
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Singer-Storytellers: The Griot Tradition in West Africa
Griots, also known as jeli or bards, are traditional West African storytellers who have played a crucial role in preserving the oral history and cultural heritage of their communities for centuries. With their unique blend of music, storytelling, and oral history, griots bring to life the stories of their people, giving voice to their struggles and triumphs, and keeping their cultural traditions alive.
Robbie Mitchell - 14/03/2023 - 17:52
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Sunglasses: A History of Protective, Stylish, and Popular Eyewear
... Rings: What are the True Origins of these Symbolic Irish Wedding Rings? Halfway across the world, contemporary ...
Riley Winters - 11/08/2017 - 13:58
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The Slain Will Rise Again: Lost Valkyries Remembered
... all that Helgi wanted was Sváfa herself. She consented, wedding him upon the approval of King Eylimi, and remained ...
Riley Winters - 30/03/2017 - 19:03
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Lost Inca Gold: The Quest for the Llanganatis Treasure
... married a local indigenous girl in Latacunga. For a wedding present, her father, Cacique de Pillaro, had taken ...
Jake Leigh-Howarth - 21/03/2022 - 13:57
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The Strange Death and Afterlife of King Edmund Part 1: The Unfortunate Friendship With Ragnor Lodbrok that Led to Edmund’s Beheading
... a bridge. Legend has it Edmund was captured after a wedding party, making their way across the bridge that ... capture and which, until as recently as the 19th century, wedding parties would take a detour to avoid for fear of ...
Charles Christian - 21/09/2017 - 18:49
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The Comoros Archipelago and An Aged Tradition of Public Spaces
The Comoros is an archipelago of islands located off the East Coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean and north of Madagascar, and yet, one of the least known countries in Africa. Because of its relative isolation it has been largely able to preserve its traditional way of life, but even so, it has not been left untouched by the forces of globalization. There are many interesting historic monuments in the islands, which has a rich and fascinating history.
Ed Whelan - 15/01/2019 - 00:38
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Eight Surprising Things You Should Know About the Celts
... Celtic Wedding Rings. Date Unknown. Ten Interesting Facts About The ...
Sarah P Young - 05/03/2019 - 23:05
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7 Ancient Love Stories That Shook the World
... aka murder. Nero married Poppaea at an extremely lavish wedding. Their relationship was marked by indulgence and ... more than his wife was his career and straight after their wedding, he left to fight in the Italian Campaigns of the ...
Robbie Mitchell - 06/11/2023 - 17:58
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A Miraculous Recovery for the Nearly-Looted Amarguilla Treasure
... like a bride’s trousseau [personal items collected for a wedding], because it includes many pieces that would be ...
Nathan Falde - 18/03/2021 - 17:56
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Romantic Love: The Evolution of Courtship Rituals
... Exchange Rings with Vows? The Elusive Ancient Origins of Wedding Rings Archaeologists Discover Rare Bronze ...
dhwty - 20/11/2018 - 18:50
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Hero of Alexandria and his Magical Jugs
... Featured image: The wedding at Cana, by Carl Heinrich Bloch. The wine jars here ...
ralph ellis - 15/07/2014 - 15:19
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Armchair Indiana Joneses Find Ancient Sites Using LiDAR During Lockdown
... Guardian . This news piece tells the inspiring story of wedding photographer Chris Seddon who while bored on lockdown ...
ashley cowie - 13/05/2020 - 23:03
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The Library of Pergamum: A Contender for the Greatest Library of the Ancient World
... all 200,000 volumes within the library to Cleopatra as a wedding present. The volumes were destined for the Library of ...
Veronica Parkes - 24/02/2017 - 01:58
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Fascinating Facts You Probably Did Not Know About Leprechauns
The leprechaun is perhaps one of the best-known creatures in Irish folklore. Leprechauns are popularly depicted as little men with beards dressed in green coats and tall green hats. Other well-known beliefs about leprechauns include the pot of gold that they are said to keep at the end of the rainbow, and their mischievous nature. Whilst many are familiar with this general depiction of the leprechaun, there are other aspects of these Irish creatures that are less well-known.
dhwty - 29/06/2018 - 10:33
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The Ancient History of Chocolate, Gift of the Gods
In today’s society, chocolate is a popular treat, and comes in many forms, including blocks, paste and powder. Several centuries ago, however, chocolate was considered a luxury item, and came only in one form – as a drink.
dhwty - 22/08/2018 - 16:34
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The Reog Ponorogo: A Dance of Rebellion Which Changed History
A fearsome lion monster with peacock feathers on its head charged and twirled about as cavalrymen curtseyed and jumped by. The onlookers were entranced with the story playing out in front of them. This is just a taste of the Reog Ponorogo, a traditional dance which is more than just a performing art. It also involves displays of physical prowess as well as the supernatural. It is such an iconic aspect of their culture that the people of the Ponorogo Regency in Indonesia see the Reog Ponorogo as their very identity.
dhwty - 30/10/2020 - 00:01