Bes: The Egyptian Dwarf God Who Guarded Against Evil Spirits
Introduction – A Dwarf Who Was an Egyptian God? Bes (also known as Bisu or Aha) was a unique character in Egyptian mythology in the…
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Culture
The Delectable History of Food in Ancient Egypt
Introduction to the Ancient Egyptian Diet The greenery surrounding the Nile. Source: Nature Interestingly enough, the world’s oldest-known payslip – a 5,000-year-old cuneiform tablet from…
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20 Fascinating Creatures of Norse Mythology
Who Were The Ancient Sumerians? History of the ‘First’ Mesopotamians
Goths: Germanic Warriors Who Exposed The Roman Empire
Monsters, Dragons, and Creatures of Greek Mythology
Harald Hardrada: The Viking Who Fought in Iraq, Russia, and England
Fascinating Oldest Historical Foods Still Eaten Today
Kek and Heqet: Egyptian Frog Gods Who Inspired A Modern Meme
Military
Spanish Galleon: The Definitive Warship of the Atlantic
Introduction Harking back to our romanticized notions of the veritable Spanish Armada and the early transatlantic trade routes of the 16th century, the Galleon serves…
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Battle of Marathon: The Decisive Clash That Saved Ancient Greece
Ancient Celtic Warriors: 12 Things You Should Know
The Mighty Ancient Macedonian Army of Alexander the Great
Hoplite: The Remarkable Citizen-Soldier of Ancient Greece
The Mighty Macedonian Phalanx: 6 Things You Should Know
The Ancient Egyptian Soldiers of the New Kingdom
Mamluks: The Incredible Islamic Slave-Warriors of Egypt
Archaeology
Hidden Gold Coins From the Early Byzantine Era Discovered in Israel
Reminiscent of the treasure hunt movies and video games we are accustomed to in popular culture, archaeologists have found a lost trove of solid gold…
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Excavation Reveals A Host Of New Terracotta Warriors
2,000-Year Old Celtic Shield Showcases Its Craftsmanship
Artificial Intelligence Aids In Identifying Humanoid-Shaped Nazca Line
2000-Year Old Massive Walkway Uncovered In Jerusalem
Pompeii Fresco Showcases Bright Yet Brutal Gladiator Scene
Pre-Viking Grave in Uppsala Reveals Ornate Sword and Jewelry
Bronze Fragment of a Roman Military Diploma Found in Bulgaria
Architecture
Incredible Reconstruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem
There are very few historical ruins in the world that have held up their legacy so much so that they still play a significant role…
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Remarkable Reconstruction of Solomon’s Temple In Accordance with Biblical Figures
Brilliant Reconstruction of Greek Corinth During the Roman Period
Reconstruction of Ara Pacis – The ‘Altar of Peace’ in Rome
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: History and Reconstructions
Ostia Antica: Reconstruction and History of The Harbor City of Ancient Rome
The Roman Domus (House): Architecture and Reconstruction
