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 […]
History
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
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!”