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…
Introduction – Previously, we had talked about the oldest known song in the world, better known as the Hurrian Song to Nikkal, which was originally…
Introduction – Venerated as the patron deity of Babylon itself, Marduk as one of the major Mesopotamian gods formed an important part of the Babylonian…
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…
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…
Introduction – Arguably the most visually impressive and rather portentous of ancient Celtic gods, Cernunnos is actually the general name (theonym) given to the deity…
Introduction – The Greek Connection Cleopatra – the very name brings forth reveries of beauty, sensuality, and extravagance, all set amidst the political furor of…
YouTuber Cottereau has covered a wealth of fascinating historical subject matter ranging from the global battles, most successful generals, to timelapse of European kings and…
By circa 700 AD, the Western Roman Empire had collapsed for over two centuries, and yet remnants of the Gallo-Roman culture was found in many…
Etymology and Names – Artwork depicting Minotaur being slain by Theseus inside the Labyrinth. As succinctly described by the Roman poet Ovid, Minotaur (Ancient Greek:…
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…