The Medieval Knight of Europe: Origins, Evolution, and Culture
Whenever we talk about a medieval knight our reveries cling on to the resplendent image of a chivalrous warrior incredibly armored from head to toe,…
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15 Strangest ‘Hybrid’ Mythical Creatures From Around The World
Previously, we talked about bizarre mythological monsters and impressive dragons you may have missed out on from popular media like television shows and movies. Well, this time…
2000-Year Old Massive Walkway Uncovered In Jerusalem
Previously, we have discussed the significance of the Temple Mount in Jewish culture, with this history and reconstruction of both the First and Second Jewish…
Interesting Historical Origins of 20 Commonly Used English Words
After numerous twists and turns (and loaning) for over 1400-years, English is without a doubt the global lingua franca of our modern era. In fact, it is…
Pompeii Fresco Showcases Bright Yet Brutal Gladiator Scene
Dramatic and gory – this, in a nutshell, describes the detailed fresco discovered at Pompeii in a recent excavation. The finding of the vivid Roman…
20 Fascinating Egyptian Gods and Goddesses You Should Know About
Introduction to the Gods of Ancient Egypt – The early stages of ancient Egyptian history and mythology were presumably influenced by the natural surroundings and events affecting…
Reconstruction of Calpeia: A Gibraltar Woman Who Lived in circa 5400 BC
A fascinating project from the Gibraltar National Museum has culminated in the facial reconstruction of ‘Calpeia’ – the name given to a Gibraltar woman who…
Unusual Medical Aids in the Dark Ages
Introduction – The history of medicine has been incredibly varied. People living in Europe between 400 and 1200 A.D. had their share of scientific, religious,…
Reconstruction Of British People – From Neolithic Era Till 18th Century
Previously we had covered the reconstruction of Ancient Egyptian faces. The article showcased how academic work in the field, while guided by empirical evidence, is…
The Major Mayan Gods and Goddesses You Should Know About
Introduction As we have discussed previously in many of our mythology-covering articles, the pantheons of most historical cultures were dynamic rather than static. Simply put,…
