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The Genghis Khan Biography: Military Genius, Genocidal Maniac, Serial Abuser Of Women

... of Sheer Influence, Genghis Khan Had The Most Successful Love Life In Human History.” Weird History. Available at: ...

ashley cowie - 21/10/2018 - 18:58

The Bringer of Souls: The Stork Myth In Ancient Pan-European Beliefs

... atnešė broliuką!” ). Prosperity, harmony, and love are guaranteed to every family on whose house a stork ...

Aleksa Vučković - 25/11/2020 - 22:03

Medieval Re-enactor Tragically Dies After Being Impaled With His Own Lance

A medieval knight re-enactor who accidentally impaled himself with his lance during a re-enactment event over the weekend has died, leaving his friends and family “stunned.”

ashley cowie - 11/10/2018 - 22:58

Mithridatism is An Ancient Method to Become Poison-Proof

... or induce immunity. Top Image: Detail of ‘The Love Potion’ (1903) by Evelyn de Morgan. Unlike the ...

Joanna Gillan - 27/10/2023 - 22:59

Alexander the Great: Was he a Unifier or a Subjugator?

Interpreted by many historians as proof of a vision for the unison of man, much of Alexander’s dealings in Persia have come to be attributed with a policy of racial fusion. Accordingly, echoed in numerous sources is an idealistic image of Alexander as a Christ-like humanitarian destined to be the saviour and unifier of mankind, while the Alexander whose entire existence orbited strategy and bloodshed is often outshone by this romantic ideal.

Ashlee McCabe - 19/11/2014 - 00:44

10 Must-Have Toys for Ancient Kids

Do you think that today’s mad-dash grab for the hottest toys is just a phenomenon of modern times? Not necessarily. In the past as in the present, where we find children, we find toys, as shown by the fascinating examples of ancient toys that still charm our kids today. It may surprise you to know that the toy you played with when you were young is likely similar to an ancient toy discovered at an old dig site. (No, that is not a comment on your age!)

lizleafloor - 21/12/2020 - 14:04

Can You Imagine a Taxation System Where the Wealthy Competed to Pay the Highest Taxes? It Really Happened!

... society. Magic in Ancient Greece: Necromancy, Curses, Love Spells, and Oracles Barter, Bills and Banknotes: The ...

Theodoros Karasavvas - 02/08/2017 - 19:00

A Czech Castle Had a Moat of Bears… And Still Does!

Popular depictions of castle moats in film and television usually involve hungry crocodiles, flesh-eating piranhas or dangerous sharks. While most of these depictions are fanciful, one medieval castle in the Czech Republic did enjoy the protection of formidable beasts to deter any would-be enemies – a sleuth of bears!

Joanna Gillan - 05/05/2022 - 01:59

China’s Ancient Flying Horse of Gansu Artifact Becomes Cringeworthy Fad

China loses it on a new national fad. Chinese museum authorities have turned its most recognized cultural artifact into an “ugly” flying horse toy.

ashley cowie - 04/07/2022 - 14:59

From Gladiator to Ben Hur, Top Roman Historian Rates Famous Movie Scenes (Video)

Recently Dr. Simon Elliott, a highly respected Roman historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster was asked to share his thoughts on several famous films set during the ancient period. Starting with the acclaimed film "Gladiator," Dr.

Robbie Mitchell - 20/07/2023 - 17:00

Jokes and Pranks: Here is the April Fools’ Day Origin Story

Every year, people celebrate April Fools’ Day with pranks, practical jokes, and hoaxes. Merriment, cheer, and joviality reign as people poke socially sanctioned fun at one another. This day has been popular for at least 500 years, though there is an argument that the observance of a fools’ day may be over 2000 years old. The April Fools Day origin story is still wrapped in mystery.

aprilholloway - 01/04/2018 - 14:00

Weird Ideas, Weird Behaviors: Bringing the Habsburg Family Skeletons Out of the Closet

The Habsburg family is one of the most important royal families in the history of Europe. This may be somewhat surprising, as many of the rulers from this family behaved strangely, had some weird ideas, and were apparently mentally ill. A mysterious mental illness may actually have been one of the reasons for the fall of their dynasty.

Natalia Klimczak - 09/10/2016 - 00:41

Written in the Ashes

Who burned the Great Library of Alexandria?

When the Roman Empire collapses in the 5th century, the city of Alexandria, Egypt is plagued with unrest. Paganism is declared punishable by death and the populace splinters in religious upheaval.

Hannah, a beautiful Jewish shepherd girl is abducted from her home in the mountains of Sinai and sold as a slave in Alexandria to Alizar, an alchemist and successful vintner. Her rapturous singing voice destines her to become the most celebrated bard in the Great Library.

ancient-origins - 13/10/2016 - 21:35

Mysterious Japanese Second Capital Built 1200 Years Ago by Controversial Empress is Finally Found

... beginnings to powerful empress who changed history Was it Love or Witchcraft? The Magical Practices of Chinese Empress ...

Alicia McDermott - 20/08/2017 - 13:57

Mummies have had a bad wrap – it is time for a reassessment

... stalks a beautiful young woman he believes is his lost love reincarnated. Archaeologists excavating an Egyptian tomb ...

ancient-origins - 28/10/2015 - 02:55

Urraca the Reckless: How Did a Child Bride Unify a Kingdom?

... and achievements became the reason for the eternal love she received from her people. In the gorgeous Galician ...

Natalia Klimczak - 26/03/2017 - 23:01

Ball of the Burning Men: Temperatures Rose at Hot Royal Party

The world of medieval aristocracy was always plagued by extravagance, power, and eccentricity. Where there was an abundance of power and wealth, the great leaders and kings of the world descended into a world of pleasure, of art and music, balls and feasts. Their wealth and power allowed them to pursue the pleasurable paths of life, and to leave the toil and suffering to the poor citizens of their realms.

Aleksa Vučković - 20/02/2020 - 22:06

New Sutton Hoo Movie Rights the Wrongs of Archaeological Snobbery

... legendary excavation into existence and will be a tale of love, loss and hope,” according to the DissMercury . The ... saying that “there was idle village gossip about a brief love affair between Brown and Edith, but I found no evidence ...

Ed Whelan - 30/03/2020 - 05:52