As Greek mythology goes, the universe was once a big soup of nothingness. Then, two things happened: either Chaos or Gaia created the universe as we know it, or Ouranos and Tethys gave birth to the first beings.
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Paul Chrystal
Paul Chrystal attended the Universities of Hull and Southampton where he took degrees in Classics. he is author of over 120 books and articles published since 2010 on a wide range of subjects including classical, social and military history. In 2020 he took over as History Editor for the Yorkshire Archaeological Journal. He is the author of Women at War in the Ancient World (2016), Roman Military Disasters (2015); War in Greek Mythology (2020) and Rome: Republic into Empire – The Civil Wars (2019. His latest book is The Book in the Ancient World (2023) all published by Pen & Sword History.
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The Reconquista, a pivotal chapter in medieval European history, represents the centuries-long struggle in the Iberian Peninsula as Christian kingdoms sought to reclaim their territories from Islamic rule.
Myths & Legends
Part 1 of the relic of Bir Hooker outlined the true account of Swiss club owner Gregor Spörri and his encounter with an elderly farmer in Egypt, Nagib, a descendant of an ancient family of grave...
Human Origins
New research has shed light on the vital role that prehistoric mothers played in the Neolithic period, approximately 7,500 years ago.
Ancient Technology
It is no secret that the ancient Egyptians left a lasting and impressive heritage. The relics of their time dot the world and are marveled by many - from the pyramids to the mummies, from imposing statues all the way to the hieroglyphics.
Ancient Places
The Templar Tunnel is an underground passageway located in the city of Acre, in what is now Israel. This tunnel was built by the Knights Templar when the city was under the rule of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, and served as a strategic passageway connecting the Templar palace to the port.
Opinion
How old is the Tarot? This is a question that seems easy to answer today. As playing cards, we can confidently map the Tarot to the early 15th century. Mystery solved? Well, it’s not quite that simple.
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