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.
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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…
Uniforms in Jobs: A Short History of Workwear
Introduction – Since ancient times, specific clothing has been used to designate classes of society or differentiate workers from priests and landowners. The evolution of such…
Know Your Ancient Greek Helmets: From Attic to Phrygian
Introduction The ancient Greek helmet is a familiar motif when it comes to popular cultural depictions of Greek history and mythology. However, quite unsurprisingly, many…
12 Major Japanese Gods and Goddesses You Should Know About
Introduction When we talk about the Japanese gods and goddesses, we must understand that much of the mythology and pantheon is derived from the traditional…
Reconstruction of Ara Pacis – The ‘Altar of Peace’ in Rome
Introduction and Reconstruction – Ara Pacis Augustae (roughly translating to ‘Altar of Augustan Peace’) was conceived as an altar in Rome dedicated to Pax, the…
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: History and Reconstructions
Introduction From the historical perspective, the list of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World comes to us from an incomplete manuscript known as the Seven…
Ostia Antica: Reconstruction and History of The Harbor City of Ancient Rome
Reconstruction of Ostia Antica – Ostia Antica (derived from os, the Latin for “mouth”) was the preeminent harbor city of ancient Rome, with its geographical…
The Roman Domus (House): Architecture and Reconstruction
From the historical perspective, the Roman domus (house) was oddly enough not exactly ‘Roman’ in its character; rather it was possibly inspired by a few…
Powerful Warships Of History: From 7th Century BC – 17th Century AD
Introduction – Difference between Galleys and Frigates When it comes to history, maritime pursuits had undoubtedly enhanced the ‘reach’ of humankind, from the perspective of…
