Minotaur: The Powerful Bull-Headed Monster from Mythology
ContentsEtymology and Names The Myth of Minotaur The Origins of Minos The Wrath of Poseidon Minotaur’s BirthThe LabyrinthMinos’ Revenge on the Athenians The Deadly Mission…
Articles by Dattatreya Mandal
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…
Polish Winged Hussars: 15 Fascinating Things You Should Know
Introduction The Polish Winged Hussars epitomized the shock cavalry arm of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth between the 16th and 18th centuries. Showcasing their stylized yet heavily…
Janissaries: The Remarkable Origins and Military System Of The Elite Soldiers
Introduction The controversial rise, the enviable peak, and finally the ignominious fall – this, in a nutshell, defines the historical spectrum of the elite Janissaries…
Potsdam Giants: The Exclusive Regiment Of Tall Men
We talked about the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Sa-Nakt who is possibly the world’s oldest known human to display patterns of gigantism (or giantism). As it…
Remarkable Reconstruction of Solomon’s Temple In Accordance with Biblical Figures
Introduction An almost 3,000-year-old grand yet lost temple or just a figment of religious fable? Solomon’s Temple or the First Jewish Temple has raised debates…
Knights Templar: The Fascinating Origins, History, And Military
Introduction Knights Templar (or simply Templars), mysteries, and warfare – these three avenues had an obscure connection when it came to the mercurial times of the…
10 Interesting Historical Origins of Country Names You Should Know About
Why is France called France? Or for that matter, is Chile named ‘oddly’ just because it is shaped like a chili? Well, we will try our…
The Most Enigmatic Slavic Gods and Goddesses
Probably the most well-known of Slavic gods and goddesses, Perun (or Grom) was venerated as the god of thunder, rain, justice (law), and war.
Brilliant Reconstruction of Greek Corinth During the Roman Period
Ancient Corinth was one of the most powerful and important of the Greek city-states, with the settlement itself boasting a population of over 90,000 during…
