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 entailed a dynamic scope rather than…
Culture
12 Interesting Historical Inventions You Thought Were Modern
When it comes to the vast and variegated subject of history, we have talked about warrior cultures, grisly practices, oldest known objects, and impressive structures….
The Code of Hammurabi: 10 Things You Should Know
Introduction – This is how historian Stephen Bertman partly summarizes the character of Hammurabi, the sixth king of the Amorite dynasty, who ascended the Babylonian…
Facial Reconstruction of 6 Ancient Egyptians You Should Know About
Historical facial reconstructions provide us with a glimpse into the past in a manner that we can visually connect to our ancient predecessors. However, it…
Epic of Gilgamesh: Origins and Presentation via Animation and Song
Introduction – Previously, we had talked about the oldest known song in the world, better known as the Hurrian Song to Nikkal, which was originally…
Marduk: History and Mythology of the Patron God of Babylon
Introduction – Venerated as the patron deity of Babylon itself, Marduk as one of the major Mesopotamian gods formed an important part of the Babylonian…
The Bayeux Tapestry: Reconstructed and Explained
While the Bayeux Tapestry (or Tapete Baiocense in Latin) holds its strong appeal in British popular consciousness for its portrayal of the events leading up…
History of the Romans from 753 BC to 1453 AD: A Visual Reconstruction
From a backwater kingdom to a thriving republic to a world-dominating empire, and finally back to oblivion – the Roman scope epitomizes the cycle of…
Cernunnos: The History and Mythology of the Enigmatic Celtic Horned God
Introduction – Arguably the most visually impressive and rather portentous of ancient Celtic gods, Cernunnos is actually the general name (theonym) given to the deity…
Cleopatra: Incredible History and Reconstruction of the Ancient Queen of Egypt
Introduction – The Greek Connection Cleopatra – the very name brings forth reveries of beauty, sensuality, and extravagance, all set amidst the political furor of…
