The Delectable History of Food in Ancient Egypt
Introduction to the Ancient Egyptian Diet The greenery surrounding the Nile. Source: Nature Interestingly enough, the world’s oldest-known payslip – a 5,000-year-old cuneiform tablet from…
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Byzantine Army: The Best Organized Force of Medieval Europe
Popular notions tend to group the later Eastern Roman realm, or more specifically the Byzantine Empire, as a strictly medieval entity that encompassed Greece, the…
Spanish Galleon: The Definitive Warship of the Atlantic
Introduction Harking back to our romanticized notions of the veritable Spanish Armada and the early transatlantic trade routes of the 16th century, the Galleon serves…
Who Were The Ancient Sumerians? History of the ‘First’ Mesopotamians
Introduction – The Sumerian Culture of Ancient Mesopotamia When we talk about the Sumerians, our popular notions mostly pertain to the advanced civilization of Mesopotamia….
Battle of Marathon: The Decisive Clash That Saved Ancient Greece
Introduction The historical significance of the Battle of Marathon cannot be overstated, with this pivotal encounter setting the stage for the Greco-Persian wars that continued…
Goths: Germanic Warriors Who Exposed The Roman Empire
Introduction – Modern and Historical Goths Goths – the very name alludes to the chaotic times in continental Europe that derailed the existence of the…
Fascinating Oldest Historical Foods Still Eaten Today
Introduction to Oldest Food Recipes Food is so much more than just a source of nourishment and subsistence. Its richness colors culture, history, and even…
Ancient Celtic Warriors: 12 Things You Should Know
When it comes to history, circa 5th century BC, the Greeks considered the Celts (Keltoi) as one of the four great ‘barbarian’ people – with…
Kek and Heqet: Egyptian Frog Gods Who Inspired A Modern Meme
Introduction Pepe the Frog and the arguably more controversial “Cult of Kek” has certainly found their way into our modern-day political discourse. However, beyond frivolous…
The Mighty Ancient Macedonian Army of Alexander the Great
While popular history tends to bring forth the notion of Alexander the Great as a military genius (and rightly so), his generalship was not only…
