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…
Culture
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…
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…
Reconstruction of a Gallo-Roman Resident of Switzerland from Circa 700 AD
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…
The Bull-Headed Minotaur: History and Mythology
Etymology and Names – Artwork depicting Minotaur being slain by Theseus inside the Labyrinth. As succinctly described by the Roman poet Ovid, Minotaur (Ancient Greek:…
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…
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…
