Powerful Types Of Warships From History: 7th Century BC – 17th Century AD
Introduction – Difference between Galleys and Frigates When it comes to history, maritime pursuits had undoubtedly enhanced the ‘reach’ of humankind, from the perspective of…
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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 in…
Ancient Pompeii: History and Reconstruction
Pompeii, the ancient Roman town-city near modern Naples, boasted an assortment of baths, houses, temples, public structures, graffiti, frescoes, and even a gymnasium and a port. But…
The Short History of the Caribbean Pirates: Freedom and Slavery
Pirates and piracy have existed since the dawn of sailing. For example, ancient Greek ships were plagued by the Mamertines of Sicily, while late medieval…
Ur: Reconstruction of the Remarkably Rich Ancient Sumerian City
Like many great cities of history, Ur started out as a lowly village in the Ubaid Period of Mesopotamia, close to circa 4th millennium BC. However…
Ancient Mesopotamian Inventions You Should Know About
Mesopotamia as a regional toponym relates to a conglomeration of areas from various modern-day nations, including Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Turkey, and even the Iraq-Iran borders. Now historically, the…
Visual Reconstruction of 5 Roman Cities You Should Know About
When it comes to the sheer scope of the Roman architectural prowess, we tend to relate to the fascinating legacy mostly through the expansive ruins…
Mycenaeans: Origins and Military of the Bronze Age ‘Greeks’
Mycenaeans and mysteries go hand in hand when it comes to the realm of history. But fortunately, while Homeric works allude to the vague idea…
The Short History Of Soap – From Ancient Mesopotamia To Proctor & Gamble
Wheels, law codes, literature, beer, and now soap – ancient Mesopotamia was the origin-place of all these inventions, thus covering crucial avenues from transportation, society, and culture to…
Incredible Ancient Egyptian Inventions You Should Know About
Mesopotamia is widely considered to have fueled some of the most crucial inventions in human history, ranging from the cursive script, and advanced astronomy to complex mathematics….
The Most Enigmatic Slavic Gods and Goddesses
Unlike some relatively well-documented mythologies in the world, ranging from Egyptian, and Indian, to Greek, Slavic mythology is mostly and rather unfortunately shrouded in obscure…
Ancient Hittite Warriors: The Formidable Fighters of the Bronze Age
Who Were the Hittites? The Hittites originating from Anatolia (corresponding to modern-day Turkey), carved out an empire (from circa 15th-13th century BC) that encompassed most…
Oddest Military Encounters Recorded in History
While we have previously talked about cryptic underground temples and magnificently mysterious monuments, the military history side of affairs also has its fair share of baffling,…
Banquet of Blood: Abbasids Wiped Out Their Opponents in a Feast
Introduction From the other side of the silver screen, many of us gasped at the fictional atrocities committed at the unraveling event of the Red Wedding in…
15 Remarkable Roman Gods and Goddesses
Introduction Like many contemporary cultures, the ancient Romans tended to view their mythological tradition as being borne by history rather than legends, with the central…
Anglo-Saxon Warriors: 10 Things You Should Know
Introduction While comprising a group of Germanic tribes from continental Europe, the Anglo-Saxons established themselves in Great Britain in the 5th century. This consequent Anglo-Saxon…
10 Famous Ancient Cities Reconstructed
In the modern context, we tend to relate to ancient cities mostly through the expansive ruins preserved by the many archaeological sites across the world….
The Roman Army: Tactics, Organization, and Command Structure
Introduction History is witness to the triumph of the ancient Roman army, as evidenced by the Roman empire in its apical scope – which held…
The Real 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…
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…
10 Bizarre Mythical Monsters You Should Know About
Over the years, we have been entranced, baffled, tantalized, and even shocked by the monsters of well-known mythologies, be it the ubiquitous dragon, the gargantuan…
20 Fascinating Creatures of Norse Mythology
Introduction In popular culture and fantasy genre, we are accustomed to depictions of undead, dragons, elves, and dwarves. Interestingly, most of these creatures have their…
10 Mythical Dragons from Different Cultures You Should Know About
Among all legendary creatures, the dragons (derived from Greek δράκων or drákōn) have taken their unique place among the pedestals of mythological accounts as well as…
30 Interesting Ancient Roman Latin Phrases And Sayings
Introduction Previously, we had covered the 25 Incredible Ancient Roman Quotes, although translated into their English forms. This time around, we decided to include the original…
12 Marvelous Warrior Armor Ensembles from History You Should Know About
Introduction Fashion and technology – while these words have vastly different connotations in our modern world, their combined scope in history was mostly related to…
Remarkable Reconstruction of Solomon’s Temple In Accordance with Biblical Figures
Introduction An almost 3,000-year-old grand yet lost temple or just a figment of a religious fable? Solomon’s Temple or the First Jewish Temple has raised…
25 Incredible Ancient Roman Quotes You Should Know
Beyond impressive architecture and grand military traditions, some eminent Romans also boasted fascinating philosophical notions. So without further ado, let us take a gander at 25…
12 Major Japanese Gods and Goddesses You Should Know About
Introduction to Japanese Mythology When we talk about the Japanese gods and goddesses, we must understand that much of the mythology and pantheon is derived…
Byzantine Army: Organization, Units, and Evolution
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…