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….
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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 throne…
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…
The Epic of Gilgamesh Presented Through Animation and Songs
Introduction Previously, we had talked about the oldest known song in the world, better known as the Hurrian Song to Nikkal, which was originally composed…
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…
Short History of the Romans from 753 BC to 1453 AD
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 Mysterious Celtic Horned God of the Forests
Introduction Arguably the most visually impressive and rather portentous of ancient Celtic gods, Cernunnos is actually the general name (theonym) given to the deity ‘Horned…
Cleopatra: Remarkable History and Reconstruction of the Ancient Queen
Introduction – The Greek Connection Cleopatra – the very name brings forth reveries of beauty, sensuality, and extravagance, all set amidst the political furor of…
Animation Showcases The 100 Largest Empires In History
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…
