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Gladiators: Ancient Romans Loved Their Deadly Games
The ancient Romans were known for many things – their engineering marvels, road networks, and the establishment of Roman law. They were, however, also renowned for their war-like nature. After all, this allowed the Romans to build an empire in the first place. This appetite for violence not only manifested itself in Rome’s imperialist policy, but also in its fascination with gladiators and the empire’s most well-known sport – gladiatorial combats.
dhwty - 15/07/2020 - 22:05
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Heraclitus: Eminent Doctrines of a Pre-Socratic Riddler who Loved Conflict
Heraclitus of Ephesus was a Pre-Socratic philosopher who lived during the 6th century BC. He wrote a book which recorded his controversial philosophical thoughts. This book, which was deposited in the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, has not survived in its entirety. Nevertheless, more than 100 fragments have endured the passage of time and have been creating as much debate as the philosopher probably would have liked!
dhwty - 05/05/2020 - 19:17
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Loved to Death? Autopsy Reveals Shocking Cause of Death for Mummified Child
As reported in the journal Frontiers of Medicine, a team of German scientists from the Academic Clinic Munich-Bogenhausen used medical procedures and historical research to identify a 17th century mummified child entombed in an Austrian crypt reserved exclusively for members of an influential aristocratic family.
Nathan Falde - 26/10/2022 - 22:53
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Ad Gefrin Museum: A Must-Visit Destination for History Buffs and Whisky Lovers
The little-known history of a Northumbrian Anglo-Saxon royal court is to be unveiled with the opening of Ad Gefrin Anglo-Saxon Museum and Whisky Distillery in Wooler, Northumberland, England on March 25, 2023. The museum showcases Anglo-Saxon archaeological treasures that were found on the site of a 7th-century palace known as Ad Gefrin, which was the stage for key events in early northern English history. The collection includes jewelry, ceramics, and weaponry found across the north-east and other areas of England.
Gary Manners - 24/03/2023 - 21:54
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Caesars Loved Tweezers! Plucking Romans Were Obsessed With Hair Removal
More than 50 pairs of tweezers have been found at one of Roman Britain’s largest settlements, providing a link into the deep-rooted history of hair removal practices! Wroxeter City Shropshire is the place of this discovery, and the unveiling of some 400 plus items, most of which have never publicly been displayed, happened at the opening of a fascinating new museum in the Roman city.
Sahir - 01/06/2023 - 14:51
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Loves Of The Lady Of The Labyrinth: Ariadne Powerful Minoan Goddess
In the Myth of the Minotaur, if not for the ministrations of the humble Princess Ariadne, Theseus—the Greek hero—would not have had a prayer. Although often portrayed as a mere maiden, truth be told, providing back-up for a leading man was the very least of her qualities.
Mary Naples - 02/10/2020 - 16:52
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A 4,400-Year-Old Egyptian Love Story
... offerings. By April Holloway A 4,400-Year-Old Egyptian Love Story ...
aprilholloway - 18/11/2013 - 01:08
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Andreas Vesalius: The Medieval Physician Who Loved Dissecting Humans
Andreas Vesalius was a physician and anatomist who lived during the 16th century AD. Up until this point of time, the standard authority on anatomy was the work of Galen, a 2nd / 3rd century Greek physician and surgeon in the Roman Empire. But Galen’s religious beliefs preventing him from cutting open a deceased human being. However, Vesalius did not share the same beliefs and his willingness to dissect humans marked the start of a new phase in the study of human anatomy.
dhwty - 03/10/2016 - 00:54
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The Many Mysteries of Maya: Faith, Labor and Love for the Motherland–Part II
... Anand Balaji The Many Mysteries of Maya: Faith, Labor and Love for the Motherland–Part II ...
anand balaji - 09/06/2017 - 15:37
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Quest for the Greatly Beloved Kiya: Eternal ‘Goodly Child of the Living Aten’—Part II
Not only does Akhenaten, the man and ruler, pose a conundrum to Egyptologists; but his entire family is shrouded in mystery too. Prime among them is Kiya, his obscure wife, who seems to have exercised considerable influence in the Amarna court; and yet, is little understood today. This is not merely the result of the damnatio memoriae inflicted upon the Amarna interlude by later pharaohs, but events in Akhenaten’s own time that led to the usurpation of Kiya’s monuments and appropriation of her funerary goods.
anand balaji - 30/03/2018 - 15:17
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Fields of Mourning, Where Grieving Love-Sick Women Retire
... ) By Martini Fisher Fields of Mourning, Where Grieving Love-Sick Women Retire ...
MartiniF - 23/01/2020 - 02:38
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Amazonomachy - Annihilation Of The Amazons
It was love at first sight when Achilles locked eyes with the famed ... mind. Alas, poor Penthesilea—Achilles would realize his love for her only after driving a bronze spearhead into her chest. It was love at first sight when Achilles locked eyes with the famed ...
Mary Naples - 05/09/2022 - 17:15
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Abandoned for Love and Cursed for Eternity: What Happened in Kuldhara?
... Abandoned for Love and Cursed for Eternity: What Happened in Kuldhara? ...
Lex Leigh - 18/03/2023 - 17:57
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Ancient Peruvians Loved Spider-Themed Nose Jewelry (Video)
Peruvian fashion in ancient times showcased septum jewelry adorned with spiders, a unique and captivating choice. These intricate ornaments, often cast in gold, were far from everyday wear, instead symbolizing both beauty and deeper meaning. The delicate spider-themed jewelry, suspended from the septum, exuded an ethereal quality reminiscent of cobwebs.
Robbie Mitchell - 24/09/2023 - 20:28
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Stratford-upon-Avon is a Magnet for Shakespeare Lovers (Video)
Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace of England's revered playwright, William Shakespeare, exudes a magnetic charm for enthusiasts of his timeless works. While Shakespeare's authorship has faced its share of skepticism, his humble beginnings in this quaint town cast shadows of doubt on his ability to craft literary masterpieces.
Robbie Mitchell - 16/10/2023 - 16:59
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Hurrem Sultan, the Cheerful Rose of Suleiman I and a Powerful Woman of the Ottoman Empire
... everyone who repeated the negative tales about his love. More Than a Haseki Haseki was the title given to the ... a poem he wrote: Throne of my lonely niche, my wealth, my love, my moonlight. My most sincere friend, my confidant, my very existence, my Sultan, my one and only love. The most beautiful among the beautiful... My ...
Natalia Klimczak - 29/12/2015 - 03:46
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Ningal: The Mesopotamian Goddess Awakening Female Mysticism
... As a young and pretty girl, she was the first to fall in love with Nanna, the moon god , when she sees him one evening ... nights in secrecy enjoying a passionate and honeyed-mooned love. Ningal as the Maiden Bride of the Moon God One night, ... lazuli. He promises to turn “the steppe land of her love into an orchard and vineyard.” The language of the ...
Weam - 11/08/2019 - 20:48
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The Comet that Sparked a Worldwide Flood ‘Myth’
It seems that Noah’s Great Biblical Flood was caused by comet fragments striking the earth. Isaac Newton was the first one to come up with a theory connecting the flood to a comet strike, in 1680.
Dennis Brooks - 21/11/2017 - 18:54
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Farmer Finds 3,300-year-old Rare Hittite Bracelet in Field in Turkey!
... and Kulitta. Šauška, the primary Hurrian goddess of love and war, was also revered by the Hittites and for this ... rare Hittite bracelet depicted the Hurrian goddess of love and war. The Rediscovery of Urkesh: Forgotten City of the Hurrians Love is a Battlefield: The Legend of Ishtar, First Goddess of ...
Sahir - 29/03/2022 - 18:30
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Anahita and Ishtar: Connections to the Planet Venus
... name for the Sumerian goddess Inanna. She was a goddess of love and fertility. Lovers would pray to her to resolve unrequited love. She was the patron goddess of prostitutes in some ... pantheon. Anahita soon gained the same associations with love, fertility, warfare, and the planet Venus. The Ishtar ...
Caleb Strom - 05/12/2016 - 03:47