Hittite Kings: Thrones Forged in Power and Betrayal
The Hittite Kingdom emerged as a result of the gradual unification of city-states and local communities in central Anatolia, which […]
The Unusual History of Viticulture and Winemaking in the Eastern Black Sea Region
The agricultural revolution and the emergence of wine occurred almost simultaneously in the South Caucasus. We don’t know how Neolithic
Late Medieval Skull Might Be That of Hungary’s King Matthias Corvinus
Archaeologists believe that the mysterious skull found years ago could be that of Matthias Corvinus, one of the most important
Black Sea Colonization: Economic and Social Consequences of Greek Expansion
Between the 8th and 6th centuries BC, ancient Greek city-states initiated a large-scale colonization process on the Black Sea coast
5000-Year-Old Sumerian Pub and Beer Recipe Unearthed
Archaeologists have unearthed a Sumerian pub in Iraq dating back to about 5000 years ago. Among the remains, there is
Ancient Scandinavia: What Was Life Like Before the Viking Age?
Ancient Scandinavia was settled later than other parts of Europe. The low temperatures and harsh conditions during the Pleistocene made
The Hittite Plague Through the Lens of Archaeological Evidence
Towards the end of the Bronze Age, a silent and insidious threat emerged in Anatolia: the Hittite Plague. This disease,
The Origins of the Hittites: Where Did These Indo-European Speaking People Live Before Coming to Anatolia?
The origins of the Hittites have long been a topic of debate among historians and archaeologists. Especially regarding their routes
Sumerian Architecture: Houses, Walls, Temples and Palaces
“History begins at Sumer.” said Samuel Noah Kramer, an assyriologist who specializes in Sumerian history. The Sumerians, who emerged on
History of Witchcraft in Europe
The history of witchcraft is an interdisciplinary field that encompasses a range of anthropology, history, theology, and folklore. Its aim
1040-year-old Viking Age Treasures Found in Denmark
Members of the North Jutland Detector Association in Denmark found two Viking Age treasures near the town of Hobro in
Was Jomsborg Real? New Findings May Support Existence of 10th Century Viking Castle
An archaeological find on the Polish island of Wolin has reignited the long-standing debate surrounding the existence and whereabouts of