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Cyrus the Great – Conqueror or Uber Human Rights Activist?
Cyrus II of Persia (more commonly known as Cyrus the Great and called Cyrus the Elder by the ancient Greeks) was the founder of the Achaemenid Empire. Although there are various ancient sources for Cyrus’ life, one of the most important of these is Herodotus’ The Histories.
dhwty - 13/02/2020 - 01:55
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Social Consequences of the Thirty Years' War: Was it Worth it?
The Thirty Years’ War was a major European war that occurred during the 17th century. While the conflict took place mainly in the area of modern day Germany, it involved many of the great European powers at that time. The Thirty Years’ War had a profound impact on Europe, and some of the consequences of this war can be seen in the changes that were made to European society.
dhwty - 06/11/2020 - 23:55
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Archaeologists find 12,000-year-old pictograph at Gobeklitepe
Excavations being conducted at the ancient city of Göbeklitepe in Turkey have uncovered an ancient pictograph on an obelisk which researchers say could be the earliest known pictograph ever discovered.
Robin Whitlock - 17/07/2015 - 21:56
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Baba Yaga: The Wicked Witch of Slavic Folklore
As ambiguous as she is hideous, Baba Yaga is an anomaly. In Slavic folklore, Baba Yaga is both a maternal, mother nature figure and an evil villain who kidnaps and eats children. Numerous renditions of her tale portray her as a harbinger of transformation, possessing the power to either assist or obstruct those who she chances upon, and eating those who fail to satisfy her demands.
Riley Winters - 25/02/2023 - 00:53
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Enigmatic Carvings on Underwater Ruins in China Mystify Investigators
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Lakshmi: The Enigmatic Hindu Personification Of Mother Nature
It is no secret that the enigmatic Hindu pantheon can be quite unique and overwhelming to fully grasp. It is full of mythical gods and goddesses, of wondrous divine creatures, and deep, meaningful, and quite philosophical concepts. It is also filled with exotic and complex names and terms, making it special and inspiring. The messages that Hinduism conveys are profound in many ways, and it is considered to be a tolerant and peaceful religion.
Aleksa Vučković - 07/02/2021 - 22:00
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Norimitsu Odachi: Who Could Have Possibly Wielded This Enormous 15th Century Japanese Sword?
The Norimitsu Odachi is a huge sword from Japan. It is so large, in fact, that it was said to have been wielded by a giant. Apart from the basic knowledge of it having been forged in the 15th century AD, measuring 3.77 meters (12.37 ft.) in length, and weighing as much as 14.5 kg (31.97 lbs.), this impressive sword is shrouded in mystery.
dhwty - 18/03/2019 - 23:58
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Devils, Demons, and Dangerous Creatures of the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum
... – An Occult Grimoire with a Positive Message The Ancient Art of Magic, Curses and Supernatural Spells It was very ...
Riley Winters - 04/06/2015 - 21:51
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Scans Reveal Cruelty Behind Ancient Egyptian Animal Mummies
Ancient Egypt is famous for its mummies of pharaohs, however, the ancient Egyptians mummified animals as well as people. In 2020, new non-invasive technology was used to digitally unwrap three animal mummies in Britain. This provided new insights into the dark secrets of the ancient Egyptian practice of animal mummification.
Ed Whelan - 21/08/2020 - 01:54
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Fabergé Eggs Were Opulent Easter Gifts Created for Russian Royalty
... House of Fabergé , having left an indelible mark on the art world, remains synonymous with the pinnacle of ...
Cecilia Bogaard - 31/03/2024 - 14:59
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The Missing Contents of the Ark of the Covenant: What Was Inside the Ark? (HINT: Not just the 10 Commandments)
Whenever the subject of ancient technology comes up, most people have been conditioned by spectacular movies and TV shows to think right away about the Ark of the Covenant. Some say it was a capacitor of some kind—a power source containing a communicator with which to converse with ancient aliens. Others insist it was a weapon of mass destruction. Fantastic claims have been published describing beams issuing from it that destroyed entire armies, although those claims are not found in the Bible.
jim willis - 23/10/2017 - 15:16
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The dramatic history of the desert fortress of Masada
On the eastern edge of the Judaean Desert stands the ancient fortress of Masada. With a sheer drop of more than 400 metres to the western shore of the Dead Sea, the view from the top of the plateau would have been breath-taking. Yet, the silence of the ruins belies one of the most interesting episodes in Jewish history.
dhwty - 22/04/2014 - 22:47
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Oldest Roman Military Camp discovered in Italy was Built to Fend off Fierce Pirates
An ancient Roman fort has been discovered in Italy by researchers using advanced sensing technology. It is reportedly the oldest military camp built by the Roman army ever found, and the only Roman fortress ever found in Italy. The fortress is thought to have been built to protect against the attacks of fierce pirates 2,000 years ago, and it may hold secrets to the ancient origins of the city of Trieste.
lizleafloor - 18/03/2015 - 00:21
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Toxic Masculinity Fostered by Misreadings of the Classics
Homer’s Iliad has been used by some men to hail the virtues of traditional masculinity in the 21st century. Typically, the famous work of literature serves as a sort of manual of manliness.
ancient-origins - 21/04/2018 - 13:56
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Sticky Rice Mortar Used in Ancient Chinese Architecture
Ancient Chinese culture has made great contributions to humanity.
dhwty - 28/04/2022 - 15:13
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A Failed #MeToo Moment: Just How Horrible Being An Ancient Roman Actress Could Be
... Empire, Antonine, encaustic on linen - Cleveland Museum of Art. ( CC0 ) She might have had a degrading job with a bad ...
Mark Oliver - 14/07/2018 - 19:17
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World Championship in Medieval Combat Unfolds Like a Ukrainian Game Of Thrones
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Why Ancient Marble Statues Aren’t Meant to Be Seen As “White” (Video)
In the world of classical art, a recent discussion emerged that thrust classicist Sarah ... into unexpected controversy. In the world of classical art, a recent discussion emerged that thrust classicist Sarah ...
Robbie Mitchell - 04/10/2023 - 16:59
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The Godly Beauty of Adonis, Alluring Lover of the Greek Gods
... of Adonis by Antonio Corradini. (Metropolitan Museum of Art / Public domain ) The Story of Adonis, his Beauty and the ...
dhwty - 13/08/2022 - 22:50
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Cocaine Laden Mummified Children Vindicate Football Champion
The coca plant is native to western South America and is grown in Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and the chewing of coca with lime in rituals and to relieve altitude sickness, goes back 8000 years. Today, South America is the world’s producer of the plant’s psychoactive alkaloid, cocaine, and it should be of no surprise when big shots in South American sports put a foot out of line, and their noses into a line, from time to time.
ashley cowie - 18/06/2018 - 18:52