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…
Articles by Dattatreya Mandal
Who Were The Ancient Sumerians? History of the ‘First’ Mesopotamians
Introduction – The Sumerian Culture of Ancient Mesopotamia When we talk about the Sumerians, our popular notions mostly pertain to the advanced civilization of Mesopotamia….
Battle of Marathon: The Decisive Clash That Saved Ancient Greece
Introduction The historical significance of the Battle of Marathon cannot be overstated, with this pivotal encounter setting the stage for the Greco-Persian wars that continued…
Goths: Germanic Warriors Who Exposed The Roman Empire
Introduction – Modern and Historical Goths Goths – the very name alludes to the chaotic times in continental Europe that derailed the existence of the…
The Fabled Hanging Gardens of Babylon: History And Reconstruction
Introduction Myth, history, and magnificence – the Hanging Gardens of Babylon tread the fine line between all these avenues to emerge as one of Herodotus’…
Monsters, Dragons, and Creatures of Greek Mythology
Introduction In our article about the Greek Gods, we mentioned how Greek mythology, like most ancient mythologies, was not compiled in a singular text. Rather…
Harald Hardrada: The Viking Who Fought in Iraq, Russia, and England
Introduction – the Decline of the Viking Raids In the middle decades of the 11th century, the Vikings had reached the twilight of their raiding…
Fascinating Oldest Historical Foods Still Eaten Today
Introduction to Oldest Food Recipes Food is so much more than just a source of nourishment and subsistence. Its richness colors culture, history, and even…
Ancient Celtic Warriors: 12 Things You Should Know
When it comes to history, circa 5th century BC, the Greeks considered the Celts (Keltoi) as one of the four great ‘barbarian’ people – with…
Kek and Heqet: Egyptian Frog Gods Who Inspired A Modern Meme
Introduction Pepe the Frog and the arguably more controversial “Cult of Kek” has certainly found their way into our modern-day political discourse. However, beyond frivolous…
