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…
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Nefertiti: History and Reconstruction of the Mysterious 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…
Goths – 14 things you should know about the ancient Germanic warriors
Goths – the very name alludes to the chaotic times in continental Europe that derailed the existence of the Western Roman Empire. And while the…
Timelapse animation ‘pinpoints’ over 1000 of historical battles mentioned in the Wikipedia
The episodes of war and human conflicts are persistent when it comes to the rich tapestry of history. In essence, irrespective of warrior cultures and…
Sumerians – 12 things you should know about the ‘first’ of the civilized Mesopotamians
When we talk about the Sumerians, our popular notions mostly pertain to an advanced civilization of Mesopotamia. However, we should also understand that from the…
Genghis Khan – 12 things you should know about the first Great Khan
Often counted as the first Great Khan of the Mongol Empire (which went on to become the largest contiguous empire in history after his death),…
