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1. Sacred Geometry: Unlocking the Secret Structures of the Universe

   The Cambridge English Dictionary defines geometry as “the area of mathematics relating to the study of space and the relationships between points, lines, curves, and surfaces”. This definition fits nicely with the academic study of geometry, which is based on rationalism. It has been argued, however, that there is an opposite but complementary side to this field of study.

   dhwty - 11/07/2020 - 13:57

2. Grace O’Malley, The 16th Century Pirate Queen of Ireland

   Grace O'Malley was Queen of Umaill, chieftain of the O Maille clan, a rebel, seafarer, and fearless leader who challenged the turbulent politics of 16th century England and Ireland.

   Joanna Gillan - 03/12/2019 - 00:51

3. Narcissus: An Ancient Tragic Story with Many Modern Parallels

   ... myth appears in a number of 20th-century works of art and music and provides a warning against self-obsession which was ...

   Molly Dowdeswell - 31/07/2022 - 18:43

4. Arles Amphitheatre – A Roman Treasure in the Soul of Provence

   Arles Amphitheatre (known in French as Les Arènes d'Arles) is a Roman amphitheatre located in the southern French city of Arles. The city is situated in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, and has been dubbed the ‘soul of Provence’. Arles Amphitheatre is one of the city’s most important and impressive Roman structures.

   dhwty - 17/09/2019 - 22:57

5. Did the Hyksos Pull Off a Peaceful Invasion of Egypt?

   The Hyksos were a dynasty of kings who ruled over the northern part of Egypt during the 2^nd millennium BC. They were not native Egyptians, but came from the East, most likely Western Asia. Traditionally, the Hyksos are depicted negatively, and considered to be invaders who conquered Lower Egypt by force.

   dhwty - 19/12/2019 - 13:45

6. Neanderthal Public Relations: From Misconceptions To More Confusion

   In the mid-nineteenth century AD, researchers and explorers began finding bones in the remote caves of Europe. At first, they believed these to be no different than modern human skulls, but as the specimens began to stack up, anthropologists became interested, realizing that these remains were distinct from modern humans. Then began the tragic intellectual drama of preconception, misconception, reconceiving, and back to misconception of the human species we know today as Neanderthals.

   Mark A. Carpenter - 02/09/2021 - 18:40

7. 9 History Facts about the World's Favorite Drink – Coffee!

   Millions of people across the globe have the same morning ritual. They get out of bed and, before they do pretty much anything else, they make themselves a nice cup of coffee. This bitter drink has become such a commonplace part of modern life that many of us take it for granted and few of us realize the very real impact the drink has had on history. From its legendary origins in Ethiopia to the key role it played in both the Age of Enlightenment and the Industrial Revolution, coffee is much more than just a simple drink.

   Robbie Mitchell - 30/09/2023 - 14:55

8. Who Built the Ñaupa Iglesia? Mysterious Ruins in Peru’s Sacred Valley

   Ñaupa Iglesia is a fascinating Peruvian ruin in the Sacred Valley of the high Andes. It is located between Ollantaytambo and Urubamba; Ollantaytambo being only 30 Km (18.64 miles) from Machu Picchu.

   David Walton - 02/10/2021 - 01:37

9. Long Lost Golden Age - Just a Myth?

   The myth and folklore of ancient cultures speak of a vast cycle of time with alternating dark and golden ages; Plato called it the Great Year. Most of us were taught that this cycle was just a myth and the golden age, just a fairytale.

   Walter Cruttenden - 18/11/2020 - 19:03

10. The House of Hohenzollern – The Rise and Fall of German Emperors

    ... Karl Friedrich is also the singer and saxophonist in his music group Royal Groovin’.  He is also the heir to the ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 22/04/2020 - 02:01

11. Ranthambore Fort: Rajasthani Stronghold and Center of Chauhan Culture

    ... and a place of patronage for learning, the arts, and music. This can be seen in Hammir Palace built by Hammir ...

    dhwty - 19/08/2020 - 23:09

12. 6 Spectacular Summer Solstice Celebrations Around the World

    ... (often honoring it, not necessarily in a spiritual way). Music and art festivals are also popular ways to celebrate ...

    Alicia McDermott - 21/06/2019 - 22:23

13. Lascaux Cave and the Stunning Primordial Art of a Long Lost World

    ... of Cultural and Technological Evolution in East Africa Music, Math, Megaliths and the Dawn of Humanity ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 04/01/2020 - 23:19

14. 11 of History’s Weirdest Jobs

    ... individuals would pass gas in amusing manners such as to music or even on cue to get big laughs. Irish gas performers ...

    Lex Leigh - 30/08/2022 - 18:52

15. The Renaissance: The ‘Rebirth’ That Changed the World

    ... of France. Catherine brought with her the latest arts, music, and science from her native Florence to the French ...

    dhwty - 23/12/2019 - 23:05

16. Femme Fatale: The Ancient Sex Crafts of History’s Most Alluring Women

    ... arts, religious buildings, monuments, and in music. Thousands of years before the written word, ancient ...

    ashley cowie - 12/05/2021 - 02:09

17. 9 Famous Movies Based on Ancient Myths and Legends

    Since the beginning of movie making at the end of the 1880s, films have touched on a plethora of mythological themes. From the 1970s classic The Asphyx, to the action-packed Wonder Woman, we’ve brought together some of our favorite mythological movies for your viewing pleasure.

    Phoenix Vald - 04/12/2021 - 17:57

18. Liu He and the Tomb of Two Million Coins

    Archaeology is always full of surprises. When an excavation is started, the team never knows what the next artifact will be to see the light of day. Many times a find is mundane – pottery shards, inconclusive artifacts, and ancient garbage. But there are rare occasions when the dig proves to be an excavation of a lifetime and is certain to make the headlines. Such is the story of this unbelievable archaeological dig from China, when a stunning 10 tons of ancient coins were unearthed in a single burial chamber.

    Aleksa Vučković - 14/11/2019 - 22:59

19. Ancient Pattern Poetry – A Visual Story

    ... to the West” So Now We Know What Ancient Greek Music Sounded Like 3,500-Year-Old Advanced Minoan Technology ...

    dhwty - 04/11/2019 - 23:02

20. A Vampire in New Orleans? The Mysterious Case of Jacque and the Comte de St. Germain

    If vampires existed in our modern age, it would be easy to imagine them in New Orleans, creeping from the shadows of the crypts in the St. Louis Cemetery or prowling for victims in the unlit alleys of the French Quarter. In the Crescent City, beauty and darkness go hand in hand and history steps forward to make itself known in the present day. Ancient legends of these immortal creatures made their way to America along with immigrants and adapted to their new land.

    Marita Crandle - 28/01/2021 - 19:01

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