Earliest Known Christian Anglo-Saxon Burial in England Reveals its Treasures
The earliest known Christian burial of an Anglo-Saxon in England pertains to the tomb of a nobleman who lived during circa 6th-7th century AD. Archaeologists…
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Moors: The History Of The Muslim Rulers Of Al-Andalus And Their Military
The Islamic Invasion of the Iberian Peninsula – Source: Pinterest The 7th-8th-century Muslim forces of the Middle East espoused both mobility and tactical prowess, with…
Reconstruction Of A Dog From Scotland Dated From Circa 2500 BC
Existing research states that dogs were domesticated around 14,000 years ago in the Near East, a region that currently encompasses Western Asia. But while dog…
8 Of The Oldest Known Songs, You Should Listen To
When perceived from the lens of history, music and songs are counted among the fundamental expressions that are unique to humanity. And while rudimentary forms…
Quetzalcoatl: History and Mythology of the Aztec ‘Feathered Serpent’ God
A name that reverberates throughout the rich Mesoamerican culture, Quetzalcoatl is arguably (and rather uniquely) the most renowned of all mythical entities from the Aztec…
Nefertiti: 8 Things You Should Know About the Ancient Egyptian Queen
More than 1,300-years before the birth of Cleopatra, there was Neferneferuaten Nefertiti (‘the beauty has come’) – a powerful queen from ancient Egypt associated with…
Aristotle: 10 Things You Should Know About the Ancient Greek Philosopher
Considered as the founder of formal logic, Aristotle is also known for establishing quite a few tenets of zoological studies and the scientific method of…
Heimdall: History and Mythology of the Norse Guardian God
Heimdall (or Heimdallr in Old Norse) is often portrayed as ever-keen guardian of Asgard, the stronghold of the Æsir tribe of Norse gods. Also referred…
Anubis: History And Mythology Of The Ancient Egyptian Jackal God
One of the most prominent gods in Egyptian mythology by virtue of the enigmatic visual flair, Anubis (or rather Anpu or Inpu in Egyptian language;…
The Story of Patent Law: 8 Key Moments in History
1) 500 B.C.E., Sybaris – One of the first known references to intellectual property (IP) protection dates back to 500 B.C.E. This initial IP protection was…
