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1. Link Between the Huns and Vizsla Dogs Unravels an Ancient Enigma

   The history of the Vizsla or Hungarian Pointer breed goes hand in hand with that of the Huns’ (later called Hungarians’ or Magyars’) and even the history of their language. Recent DNA analysis studies of both Hungarians and their pointers have helped to shed light on the origin of both.

   Ksana - 14/02/2020 - 19:05

2. Has the Location of Alexander the Great’s Tomb Finally Been Identified?

   ... claims The Magnificent Temple of Hathor, Goddess of Love: Best Preserved Temple in all of Egypt The sarcophagus ...

   ashley cowie - 04/03/2020 - 23:01

3. A Unique Mixture of Afro-Cuban Religious Rituals or Witchcraft? The True Story Behind Santeria

   ... life, including basic problems dealing with health, love, or money” (De La Torre, page 5). Giving other ...

   Natalia Klimczak - 14/03/2017 - 00:53

4. Scans and DNA tests reveal the secrets of a rare African mummy

   Natasha Joseph /The Conversation

   ancient-origins - 18/03/2016 - 23:52

5. Zeno’s Paradoxes Verses Reality

   Zeno’s Paradoxes refers to a set of ingenious philosophical problems attributed to Zeno of Elea, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher. These paradoxes were devised in order to defend the teachings of Parmenides of Elea, whom Zeno followed.

   dhwty - 07/11/2019 - 23:07

6. Dragon Myths: Tales of Beasts, Beauties, and Brutes

   ... who was in fact another loa, Dambala-Wedo, fell in love with her, and married her. Veve of Ayida-Weddo and ... of the Mythical Beasts Tau is said to have fallen in love with Kerana and transformed into a handsome young man ...

   dhwty - 13/10/2019 - 19:11

7. ‘Gold and the Gods’ opens window to rulers of ancient Nubia

   ... portraying Hathor, goddess of motherhood and feminine love, nursing a queen and amulets of gold, silver, glass and ...

   aprilholloway - 26/08/2014 - 03:20

8. Three Famous Sites in One – The Story of the Legendary City of Tanis

   For centuries, it was believed the city of Tanis was nothing more than a legend. Many people had doubts that it ever really existed. But that all changed when researchers who Napoleon Bonaparte brought to Egypt re-discovered the legendary city.

   Natalia Klimczak - 04/11/2016 - 02:54

9. Amateur Treasure Hunter Will Make Thousands of Dollars from a Medieval Gold Ring

   ... Stories have said the brooch was a token of love from William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings, to his wife ...

   Alicia McDermott - 03/01/2018 - 22:57

10. Manikarnika Ghat and the Role of Cremation in Traditional Indian Funerary Rites

    ... most complex funeral rituals in the world Ghost Marriages: Love For the Living and the Deceased Ritual and Burial: The ...

    Gisele Santos - 30/10/2015 - 02:43

11. Ancient Egyptians Shaved Off Their Eyebrows When Their Cats Died

    While perusing Herodotus’s captivating Histories, which explore the cultures of the ancient world, you may come across a curious mourning ritual. While discussing the veneration of animals by the ancient Egyptians, the Greek historian Herodotus claimed that when a cat died, all members of that household would shave off their eyebrows as a visible sign of respect and grief.

    Cecilia Bogaard - 05/08/2023 - 22:53

12. Torn Apart & Together Again in Death: Tragic Legends of the Kitchen Gods

    For many of us, the kitchen is very important place. Apart from its role as a place for family members to gather, the kitchen often represents the warmth, happiness and harmony within the family. Vietnamese scholar Huỳnh Ngọc Trảng expresses the importance of the kitchen in Vietnam as follows: “The kitchen stove is like the sun: it brings people close together and gathers them around because of its warmth, heat and light . . .

    MartiniF - 09/10/2017 - 18:48

13. Aristotle: The Man Who Needs No Introduction

    Before embarking on our journey to character and (self) leadership, we should briefly discuss the life and work of Aristotle, the man and the philosopher - he who needs no introduction.

    Dr. Sophia Protopapa - 17/12/2017 - 22:59

14. Kenneth MacAlpin: King of the Picts and Legendary Founder of Scotia

    ... is reason to suspect that Alpin abandoned his comrades for love of the unnamed Pictish Princess, an act that cost him ...

    Kerry Sullivan - 04/12/2016 - 22:03

15. Shiva, One of the Oldest Gods in the World

    ... of fiery energy when he was angered, reducing the god of love, Kamadeva, to ashes. Parvati: The Consort of Shiva ... both Shiva and Parvati, underscores themes of maternal love, filial duty, and the complex relationship between Shiva ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 28/01/2024 - 23:54

16. A Match Made in Greek Legend: What Happened When Heracles Met the Snake Woman?

    While completing his Twelve Labors, the Greek hero Heracles (a.k.a. Hercules) got up to tons of mischief—and that included bedding a lot of women. In the process, he fathered a whole host of legendary sons, called the Heracleidae, from whom many clans across the Mediterranean claimed descent.

    Carly Silver - 24/03/2017 - 12:56

17. Ostracism: From Divine Punishment to Political Maneuvers

    ... Augustus’s granddaughter or that his poems celebrating love and affairs offended the emperor’s morals.  The Ruins ... wrote  Tristia  and  Epistulae ex Ponto,  unrequited love letters to Rome, full of longing. He never returned to ...

    Mary Mount - 29/05/2021 - 18:52

18. The Descent of Ariadne: Minoan Queen of the Dead to Mistress of the Labyrinth?

    ... stage. Ancient authors claim she immediately falls in love with him and aids in the vanquish of the Minotaur. In ...

    Riley Winters - 09/01/2018 - 18:52

19. 16th Century Prosthetic Iron Hand: The Story of Gotz von Berlichingen

    Gotz von Berlichingen was a German mercenary knight who lived during the 16^th century. This knight was known also as Götz of the Iron Hand, due to the fact that after his right hand was severed during a siege, he had it replaced with a prosthetic one made of iron. Von Berlichingen’s iron prostheses (both the first and second ones) may be considered basic by today’s standards. However, it allowed the knight to continue his career as a warrior, as these devices enabled him to wield a sword.

    dhwty - 23/06/2016 - 21:48

20. Aquae Sulis: The Epitome of Roman Syncretization with the Celts

    The Roman bath system was one of the most intricate and complex of the ancient world.  Composed of various rooms for mental and physical cleansing, the Roman baths were more than a source of hygiene; they were an important source of culture as well.  The Aquae Sulis became one of the largest and most renowned Roman baths in Britain, and is considered today the highlight of the Roman syncretization of the Celtic tribes as well as the highlight of the Roman bath system outside the city of Rome. 

    Riley Winters - 12/01/2015 - 11:06

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