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 […]
History of Europe
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
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
“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.