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From the powerful civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley, to the fearsome yet sophisticated society of the Vikings, the ancient world was a surprising and challenging place. Here we feature some of the most seminal and influential events and people throughout history, that have helped shape the world we know today.

5 Outrageous Fashion Trends from the Ancient World
22 February, 2021 - 13:59 lizleafloor

5 Outrageous Fashion Trends from the Ancient World

The eternal quest to be ridiculously good looking is one we’ve been on since time immemorial. From elaborate, exquisite, and downright weird clothing choices, to sexy-but-deadly cosmetics, and...
The Life Of Lysimachus, The Elite Bodyguard Of Alexander The Great
21 February, 2021 - 13:27 Aleksa Vučković

The Life Of Lysimachus, The Elite Bodyguard Of Alexander The Great

Alexander the Great is without a doubt one of history’s greatest and most famous figures. His deeds and the enormity of the empire he created were certainly a hard achievement to surpass. However,...
The Death of Leonardo da Vinci, by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, (1818) (Public Domain)
19 February, 2021 - 06:30 ashley cowie

The Mysteries Of The Mortal Remains Of Genii: Da Vinci And Mozart

In every period throughout human history men and women have disappeared under unknown or mysterious circumstances. These disappearances present some of the most intriguing historical puzzles ranging...
The word 'happy' has Old Norse origins
19 February, 2021 - 02:59 Theodoros Karasavvas

Talk Like a Viking! 10 Everyday English Words with Old Norse Origins

Did you know that many words we use today such as “husband,” “happy,” and “egg” are of Old Norse origin? No? Well, this isn’t surprising, as in the minds of many people the Vikings were nothing but a...
What if Cleopatra and Octavian Had Been Friends?
17 February, 2021 - 23:40 Natalia Klimczak

What if Cleopatra and Octavian Had Been Friends?

While Caesar and Cleopatra have been remembered as the ultimate power couple, Cleopatra and Octavian are among the most famous enemies of ancient history. Both inextricably linked to Caesar,...
Connecting The Dots From Enoch To Sheba And Solomon
17 February, 2021 - 22:45 jim willis

Connecting The Dots From Enoch To Sheba And Solomon

Jews of Ethiopia have long believed they were descended from King Solomon through the mysterious queen of Sheba . In I Kings , chapter 10, she is said to have traveled to Jerusalem to experience for...
The Thule Culture: Medieval Mariners Migrating In Search Of Meteoritic Iron
15 February, 2021 - 22:21 ashley cowie

The Thule Culture: Medieval Mariners Migrating In Search Of Meteoritic Iron

The modern English word, ‘Thule’, first appeared in ancient Greek and Roman cartographic documents as the Latin word Thūlē, describing farthest north location in the known world. Over the centuries...
An illustration of Spanish war dogs in battle armor, which must have been similar to Becerrillo of Spanish conquistador fame. (Public domain).
15 February, 2021 - 22:21 Joanna Gillan

Becerrillo: The Terrifying War Dog of the Spanish Conquistadors

Dogs have been used as powerful weapons of war for at least the last 3,000 years. The ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, Sarmatians, Assyrians, Britons and Romans are all known to have used dogs in...
What was daily life like in ancient Rome?
14 February, 2021 - 12:38 John S. Richardson

Dawn to Dusk: The Highs and Lows of Daily Life in Ancient Rome

Living in the Mediterranean, daily life in ancient Rome revolved around the climate. Unlike the more northern Europeans of the past and today, the ancient Romans started their days early in the...
Ye Xian, Chinese Cinderella At The Chinese New Year Spring Festival
13 February, 2021 - 02:03 MartiniF

Ye Xian, Chinese Cinderella At The Chinese New Year Spring Festival

February 12, is the celebration of the Chinese New Year Spring Festival . In ninth-century Chinese folklore, this is the festival where Ye Xian, the Chinese Cinderella, lost her slipper, and the rest...
Lars Porsena: The Famous Etruscan Ruler Who Threatened Rome
11 February, 2021 - 13:51 dhwty

Lars Porsena: The Famous Etruscan Ruler Who Threatened Rome

Lars Porsena was an Etruscan ruler mentioned in the earliest accounts of Roman history. His story is associated with Lucius Tarquinius Superbus, the seventh and last semi-legendary king of Rome. Lars...
Divers inspecting the underwater site of Yonaguni in Japan. (nudiblue / Adobe stock)
11 February, 2021 - 00:13 jim willis

The Jōmon People of Ancient Japan: A Blueprint for Hope

When considering an ancient civilization, especially one that has been largely unexplored, it is easy to form ideas based on unexamined assumptions. The phrase ‘Lost Civilization’ probably brings to...
Is the Beginning of the Knights Templar story linked to Jewish Elders?
10 February, 2021 - 15:10 MarkPinkham

The Origin of the Knights Templar – Descendants of Jewish Elders?

The Knights Templar initially arrived in the Holy Land on a mission to reclaim some treasure that they believed was rightfully theirs. According to the modern Templar historians, Tim Wallace-Murphy...
Bards, Historians And Historiographers Of Ancient Greece
8 February, 2021 - 20:47 Cam Rea

Bards, Historians And Historiographers Of Ancient Greece

Greece, a modern country found in Southeastern Europe, has for more than a thousand years presented the world with famous battles, fine art, wine, poetry, gods, and tales that at times bewilder the...
A royal child from the Middle Ages. Source: liyasov / Adobe Stock
8 February, 2021 - 14:00 Joanna Gillan

7 Amazing Glimpses into the Ancient Lives of Children

Over the centuries, historians have told us in detail about the rise and fall of civilizations, the leaders and rulers of our world, dramatic battles and magnificent monuments, but the history of...
Fakes and Controversy on the River Clyde: The Case of Dumbuck Crannog
6 February, 2021 - 17:57 B. B. Wagner

Fakes and Controversy on the River Clyde: The Case of Dumbuck Crannog

In 1898 the eccentric artist and archaeology enthusiast William Donnelly (1847 – 1905) discovered the Dumbuck Crannog site on the banks of the River Clyde in Scotland . Its excavation proved fruitful...
Sex and love were major themes in classic erotic art, as they remain today. (Public Domain/Deriv)
5 February, 2021 - 23:40 ancient-origins

The Erotic Art of Ancient Greece and Rome

Craig Barker / The Conversation Rarely does L.P. Hartley’s dictum that “the past is a foreign country” hold more firmly than in the area of sexuality in classical art. Classic erotic art, erotic...
Pirate Ship. ( neillockhart / Adobe)
5 February, 2021 - 15:36 Aaronne Colagrossi

Hostis Humani Generis: Pirates Of Port Royal And Tortuga

The history of piracy has always held the imagination captive, both for what concerns the nautical and its techniques and for the geopolitical landscape it occupied. Its origins spring from the times...
Ancient Maya Shamanism And Ancestor Veneration
3 February, 2021 - 23:54 george fery

Ancient Maya Shamanism And Ancestor Veneration

The word shaman for most people, carries an aura of mystery and perplexity. Yet, it is a spiritual practice that began with early human societies. For people unfamiliar with at times perplexing...
The futhark on the Vadstena bracteate.
3 February, 2021 - 20:37 Andreas Kornevall

Unearthing Ancient Magic in The Runes –Messages with Hidden Symbols and Powerful Numbers

The etymology of the word “rune” means: “to carve, or to cut.” In Low German the word is “raunen.” As the runes were cut and carved into wood, metal or stone, the word “rune” was analogous to the...
Remembering Harsha: The Forgotten Vardhana Ruler of India
3 February, 2021 - 00:54 dhwty

Remembering Harsha: The Forgotten Vardhana Ruler of India

Harsha was an Indian ruler who lived during the 7th century AD. He was a member of the Vardhana Dynasty, one of the regional powers that emerged in northern India following the collapse of the Gupta...
Medieval knight.
1 February, 2021 - 13:53 Aleksa Vučković

Sir Lancelot: Exploring the History Behind the Legend

There is no doubt that most of us, in our childhoods and later in life, heard all about the stories and legends of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. For many, the stories of Arthur and...
The Demonic Calendar Of Ancient Egypt
1 February, 2021 - 13:20 Chris Morgan

The Demonic Calendar Of Ancient Egypt

The Egyptians, like many cultures, had no generic word for ‘demon’. Although some words, such as Akhw, get very close. Etymologically, the Greek derived term ‘daemon’ or ‘demon’ means divider or...
Eyam’s Ultimate Sacrifice: Medieval Village Locked Down to Stop the Plague
31 January, 2021 - 14:01 ashley cowie

Eyam’s Ultimate Sacrifice: Medieval Village Locked Down to Stop the Plague

‘Lockdown’ is a word we now see on a daily basis as the 2020 coronavirus pandemic requires limiting the movements and activities of communities during the mass quarantine of most of the world’s...

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