Badbury Rings, the Ancient Legacy of Dorset
One casual stroll through the English countryside is enough to tell you that this is a land brimming with history. Its fields, valleys, and plains are all dotted with the ancient remnants of all the people who called it home in the centuries past. Situated in Shapwick, Dorset, the Badbury Rings Hill Fort is one […]
Maximinus Thrax’s Turbulent Rule: Rome’s Unsuccessful Soldier-Emperor
The history of the vast and powerful Roman Empire was defined by its many rulers. After all, talented emperors were responsible for maintaining that venerable and very complex social machine. However, not all emperors were skilled, and some were terribly flawed. What is more, many of Rome’s Emperors hailed from the ranks of the army […]
The Battle of Lake Poyang and Its Pivotal Impact on China
The Battle of Lake Poyang stands as one of the largest naval engagements in recorded history, showcasing the might and strategic prowess of warring factions during the tumultuous period of the rise of the Ming Dynasty in Medieval China. Spanning from late August to early October in the year 1363 AD, this monumental clash took […]
The Harakbut Face: Man-Made Monument or Natural Phenomenon?
One of the most enigmatic places on the Earth, South America has captivated researchers for centuries. At its core, the vast Amazon rainforest, an ancient and almost endless expanse of dense nature, is teeming with unexplored regions and hidden treasures. The Amazon is home to numerous native tribes, some of which remain isolated to this day, […]
Do the Runes on the Negau Helmet B Really Date Back Over 2,000 Years?
The exact origin of the runic alphabet is still an enigma for scholars, who continue in their efforts to deduce when it first appeared. Because of this, every new archaeological excavation that bears a runic inscription is closely studied and scrutinized. When the Negau helmets were discovered in 1812, a crisp and clear runic inscription […]
The 8 Worst Roman Emperors and Their Dastardly Deeds
The history of the Roman Empire is filled with tales of grandeur, conquests, and the rise and fall of mighty rulers. From a small city-state, it rose in power, became a kingdom, a republic, and ultimately the world’s largest empire. And to keep such an empire alive, it had to have powerful leaders. However, amongst […]
Trypillia Culture and the Origins of Europe’s Civilizations
The Trypillia Culture, also known as the Tripolye Culture (from Ukranian: Трипiлля, meaning “Three Fields”), represents one of the most intriguing archaeological discoveries in Eastern Europe. Flourishing during the Neolithic and Chalcolithic periods, roughly from 5500 BC to 2750 BC, the Trypillia Culture left behind a rich cultural and material legacy. The heartland of this […]
Centauromachy – the Fabled Clash Between Lapiths and Centaurs
Centauromachy is a unique and captivating tale woven into the complex tapestry of Ancient Greek mythology. It stands as a timeless narrative packed with themes of conflict, ancient civilizations, and the struggle between order and chaos. The clash between the noble Lapiths and the unruly Centaurs, with its rich symbolism and allegorical significance, has captivated […]
The History of the Piast Dynasty, the First Rulers of Poland
Throughout history, Poland—in its various forms and sizes—was always a powerful and dominant Slavic nation. However, it needed strong and competent rulers in order to really thrive and emerge as the prosperous nation it is today. It was the Piast Dynasty, a significant and enduring ruling family, that played a pivotal role in shaping the […]
Yaroslav the Wise, One of the Noblest Rurikid Monarchs
The early medieval nation of Kievan Rus’ emerged from the early Viking forays into the lands of the Eastern Slavic tribes. It quickly rose as a powerful state that was home to many Finnic, Slavic, Baltic, and Norse people. As it rose in power after long dynastic struggles, the Kievan Rus’ became one of the […]