Walpurgis Night in European Folklore: History and Traditions
Walpurgis Night, also known as Witches’ Night, is a traditional European festival. Its association with witchcraft dates back to medieval […]
Archaeologists Unearthed a Sumerian Palace and Temple from the 3rd Millennium BC
In Iraq, archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a nearly 4,500-year-old Sumerian palace and a temple dedicated to the god
“Halfdan Was Here!” 11 Centuries Ago, a Viking Soldier Carved These on Hagia Sophia
Around the 10th century… A Viking soldier visiting Hagia Sophia carved these words on the marble parapets: “Halfdan was here!”
Jewelers of the Steppe: Scythians and Scythian Art
The Scythians were a nomadic society that emerged in the 8th century BC in the Pontic steppes, when the Cimmerians
The Blood Oath Rites of the Scythians and Huns
The blood oath is a ritual, usually between two men, that provides a symbolic sense of attachment and eternal friendship.
What do You Know About Archaeology and Ancient History?
Archeology and ancient history… The two sciences that we use to learn about our distant past… If we take the