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1. The origins of the ancient Coptic Church of Egypt

   ... (the other version has Anianus).  Eventually, some pagan ‘men of the city’, angered by these conversions, ... festival for the Egyptian god Serapis (April 24). Incited, pagan groups entered the church, seized Mark at the service, ...

   Ahmed Osman - 18/12/2014 - 01:25

2. Analysis of Viking burial site reveals the harshness of life in early Christian Iceland

   Early Viking settlers in Iceland were Pagan worshippers of the Aesir, the family of gods that ...

   Robin Whitlock - 28/07/2015 - 14:29

3. Was Heinrich Himmler’s 'Nazi Witch Library' Discovered in a Czech Library?

   ... had purposefully attempted to repress an indigenous German pagan nature-based religion known as völkisch , in a ... a cult created in his imagination. He approved officially pagan holidays and manipulated facts connected with traditional pagan cults. Legends related to the Nazi fascination with the ...

   ancient-origins - 29/01/2021 - 23:04

4. Ireland Keeps Ancient Samhain Alive with Fiery Festival

   ... pronounced as ‘sow-in,’ was based on the cycle of the pagan Wheel of the Year . Celebrating Samhain, Hill of Ward, ...

   Ed Whelan - 31/10/2020 - 16:46

5. Inspired by the Lighthouse of Alexandria – The Roman Tower of Hercules

   The only still functioning Roman lighthouse stands in the north-west part of the Iberian Peninsula, in Galicia. It is called the Torre de Hércules - Tower of Hercules.

   When Julius Caesar arrived to Galicia in Spain in the year 61 BC, he understood the importance of this territory. Perhaps due to his decision, the lighthouse was constructed as a maritime signal, assisting navigation for the ships that were (and are today) crossing the Atlantic corridor.

   Natalia Klimczak - 25/01/2016 - 03:59

6. Come Over to the Dark Side of Christmas

   ... beneath the surface, one will find Christmas has very deep pagan roots and an undercurrent of cruelty and violence. 25 ... on that day.” In other words, there was already a pagan fire festival taking place on the 25th of December that ...

   Charles Christian - 27/12/2018 - 17:00

7. 8 of History’s Most Terrifying Hags

   ... the folklore around Hags like Nelly comes from the old pagan gods. Nelly likely started life being worshiped as a ... folklore and like many hags most likely started life as a pagan goddess, in this case as either an Earth Mother Goddess ... origin. It is believed many European hags started as pagan gods. Over time, and with the help of Christianity, ...

   Robbie Mitchell - 24/02/2023 - 00:56

8. French Artifacts and Weapons Discovered in Ship Wreckage off Florida Coast

   An assortment of weapons and maritime equipment has been salvaged from shipwreck debris fields of three vessels that researchers believe may have foundered off the coast of Florida around the 16^th or 17^th century.

   Mark Miller - 14/08/2016 - 21:46

9. That Ancient Indonesian Pyramid Believed to Be 11,000 Years Older Than Göbekli Tepe Has Been “Discovered” Again

   Geologists working on the island of Java using radar images have claimed, like many before them, that they have “located a mysterious ancient pyramid deep within a dense forest,” dating back to the mythological era of the lost super-civilization of Atlantis.

   ashley cowie - 18/12/2018 - 14:01

10. The Erechtheion Temple of the Acropolis Was Not a Harem After All!

    The Greek term “karyatides” means “maidens of Karyai,” which was an ancient town on the Peloponnese in southern Greece. A “caryatid” is a sculpted female figure that forms an architectural support, usually carved from stone, to replace classic Greek support columns or pillars. Unarguably, the most famous caryatids in the world are the six around the roof of the false south porch of the 5th century Erechtheion, on the Athenian acropolis.

    ashley cowie - 17/01/2022 - 18:00

11. The History of the Piast Dynasty, the First Rulers of Poland

    ... successful. Bolesław conducted campaigns against the pagan Pomeranians to the north, bringing them under Polish ... of a new and strong European nation. Having a lineage of pagan chiefs behind him,  Bolesław I  was now a powerful ... was a rebellion of the population which had strong pro-pagan sentiments, and a 1039 invasion by Bretislav of ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 18/02/2024 - 16:25

12. The Conquest of Anglesey and the Destruction of Druidism’s Last Stronghold

    ... Isle of Anglesey by the Romans put an end to the last pagan corner of Wales in 77 AD. But was this image of savage ... Isle of Anglesey by the Romans put an end to the last pagan corner of Wales in 77 AD. But was this image of savage ... they quickly sued for peace, bringing to an end the last pagan vestige of Wales and the conquest of Anglesey, as no ...

    Jake Leigh-Howarth - 14/04/2022 - 14:59

13. The Historic Growth of the Christmas Tree

    ... city’s cathedral on the grounds that Saint Nick was a pagan character that did not exist in real life. (This ... burned at Dijon’s cathedral on the grounds that it was a pagan character does not exist. Archives/AFP (The ...

    ancient-origins - 21/12/2019 - 01:56

14. Trajan's Column: An Unyielding Pillar of Imperial Strength

    A pillar of Emperor Trajan's military victories, the Column of Trajan is as much a benchmark of Rome's strength as an empire as it is a monument to Trajan's success as a leader. Situated at the northern end of the Forum of Trajan, the Column is where all eyes are immediately drawn upon entering the complex.

    Riley Winters - 03/09/2019 - 17:37

15. Ancient Pedigree of the Open Championship: Golf’s Long History and Hidden Beginnings

    The Open Championship may be the oldest tournament in golf, but it is a very recent addition to the sport’s long and colorful history.

    lizleafloor - 19/07/2018 - 14:17

16. The Holly and the Mistletoe: Ancient Roots of Christmas Symbols

    ... in December while the Romans were still holding their pagan celebrations. By decorating their homes with holly as ... to the celebration of the Wild Hunt, the god Odin, and the pagan Anglo-Saxon Mōdraniht. The word ‘Yule’ itself ... the original origins are unclear. Earlier in history, the pagan Celts, Teutons, and Druids burned massive logs in ...

    Joanna Gillan - 22/12/2020 - 19:05

17. Ancient Edessa: Kizilkoyun Necropolis And The Villa Of The Amazons

    The Balıklıgöl basin, located today in the centre of modern Sanliurfa in Turkiye, was once the centre of Edessa, capitol of the Kingdom of Osroene, which declared its independence in 132 BC from the Seleucid Empire, until it fell to the Roman Empire in 244 BC.

    micki pistorius - 13/01/2023 - 16:39

18. From Block to Beauty: The Intricate Art of Vietnamese Dong Ho Painting

    The rich and fascinating history of Dong Ho painting spans centuries and reflects several cultural and political changes in Vietnam. This art form, born in the Red River Delta region in the 17th century, began as a simple way to adorn homes during festivities, but soon became a potent tool for propaganda during times of war and revolution.

    Lex Leigh - 26/06/2023 - 18:51

19. The Great Mountain Citadel of Perperikon and the Dionysian Cult

    ... with the name of  Perun , one of the chief deities of Pagan Slavs. Similar names dot the Balkan region, likely ... excavations conclude that this was the site of a crucial  pagan temple , upon which a Christian church was later built, ... at the eastern part of the acropolis. Once the site of a pagan temple, on which a Christian church was later built. ...

    Aleksa Vučković - 01/01/2021 - 21:58

20. The Bagrationi Dynasty – A Millennium of Christian Power

    ... was terminally ill. The king, Mirian III, however, was a pagan, and did not tolerate the arrival of this new religion. ... and he could not see anything. Terrified, he prayed to the pagan gods, but to no avail. Finally, he prayed to the ... Mirian immediately returned to his palace, renounced his pagan religion, and embraced Christianity. The king, Mirian ...

    dhwty - 20/10/2019 - 23:04

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