Ancient History
Ancient Mayan Culture
The Maya civilization is considered as the grandest in the history of the world. Its collapse though is still shrouded in mystery. The civilization thrived in Central and South America from around 2000 BC until 1500 AD.
The Life and Times of Flavius Josephus
He was a diplomat, general, and self-proclaimed prophet. Some would say that he was also a traitor. He is most famous as a historian.
Newgrange – An Ancient Passage Tomb of Ireland
Are you interested in history, architecture, art, or astronomy? If the answer to any or all of these is yes, then you have to visit Newgrange, a passage tomb that’s older than the pyramids.
Ancient Roman Clothing
During the ancient days of Rome, one could see that the clothing was basically long and flowing and often very simple in its structure. Here’s a close encounter with the ancient Roman clothing that would brief you about the kind of garments worn in those days.
Living Close to Nature-The Masai Tribes
A fascinating tribe, still unwilling to give up their ancestors’ traditions in favor of modern life, the Masai tribe is representative for Africa. See more about their values and life in this article.
Gothic Subculture
Explore the mystery and the dark side of the Gothic subculture and dive deeply into the hazy mist that always surrounds it, to know what this culture is all about. Here’s a look at Gothic subculture and some misconceptions about the same.
South Asian Culture
World cultures are fascinating to understand and especially the differences between the culture components of the Orient and the Occident. The orient boasts of a heritage that is an aggregate of a major influx.
Cajun: History, People and Culture
The Cajun people first came to Louisiana in the Great Upheaval or Expulsion, which was a mass deportation of thousands of people from Acadie by the British in the beginning of 1755. Hundreds were imprisoned; many were separated from their homes and families and thousands of people died in the expulsion. This is the soul-stirring story of the Cajuns, their battle against assimilation and their victory in reclaiming their heritage and culture.
The Salem Witch Trials
In the year 1692, 19 innocent men and innocent women were hung to death for practicing witchcraft. An old man was also squeezed to death under heavy boulders because he refused to stand trial, while four other innocent people died in jail awaiting their trials. How did one simple little village get so caught up in such frenzied madness?
Nietzsche's Thoughts on Virtue
It is probable that people still have virtues, although they are probably not as simple as the virtues held by our grandfathers.
Roman wars, the Battle of Actium
The Battle of Actium is a demonstration of intelligence and strategy coupled with the surprise element…the malaria. Mark Anthony lost so Rome turned into a n Empire.
Story of the Trojan War
Read on to know more about the story of the Trojan War…
Joan of Arc, Saint or Sinner?
The controversies over Joan d’Arc’s life raise question marks that lead to unexpected answers. Would her voices have deceived her if those were from God? See more about it in the article below.
How did Bart Roberts come to Power
Taste a little of a pirate’s life, Bart Roberts. He is not exactly an example of hard work and honesty and we can’t say he did not pay for his boldness in the end, but the article shows glimpses what being a pirate meant back in the 17th century.
Captain Bligh’s Voyage of Survival
You may have heard the story of the mutiny on the Bounty. But what happened to Captain Bligh and the men that refused to join the mutineers. This is their story.
An Ocean of Air
Nearly four hundred years ago, in a patchwork of individual fiefdoms that we now call Italy, a revolution of ideas was struggling to take place. The traditional way to understand the workings of the world -- through a combination of divine revelation and abstract reasoning -- had begun to come under attack from a new breed.
History Doesn’t Have to be Boring
Can you learn about history from popular entertainment? Many people have done so without even realizing it.
Life History and Biography of Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc)
Read the biography of Joan of Arc, also known as Saint Joan of Arc or Jeanne d’Arc, the national heroine of France…
The Ancient and Modern Use of Chainmail
Chainmail has a long history. The art of creating this ancient form of body armor is very accessible to historical reenactors today. In addition, it is being used to create unique pieces of jewelry.
The Rise and Fall of the City of Babylon
When was the ancient city of Babylon founded? How did meet it meet its end? What future does it have?
Fall of Rome - Decline of the Roman Empire
The Fall of Rome was due to split by communal and patriarchal forces which led to series of internal and external wars and thus the Decline of the Roman Empire leading to slavery. The spread of Christianity was a rescue route for the people who were suppressed and dominated by higher class.
Herodotus - Father of History
Travel in the ancient times was not for the faint-hearted and this makes the extent of Herodotus's travels even more remarkable.
Marco Polo - Venetian Traveler
The Venetians nicknamed him Messer Marco Millioni and marveled at his million-watt imagination.
Martin Waldseemuller - The Man who put America on the Map
The Ptolemaic description of the world had seemed sufficient and satisfactory until the Western Powers began sending out Navigators to discover new sea-routes to India and China, spurred of course by tales by people like Marco Polo of great wealth in those parts.
The Centaur
The Centaur made an impact on the Greek psyche and appears in various examples of Greek Art.
Stonehenge: The Amesbury Archer
Was the Amesbury Archer perhaps the master-mind behind Stonehenge?
Art Appreciation
Art Appreciation is about understanding the meaning of artwork and forming your opinions on it.
The Namgyals of Sikkim
Phunstok Namgyal from Gangtok, the first of the Namgyal Dynasty, became the first King of Denzong in 1642. His capital was established at Yuksum and he was given the title of 'Chogyal' or the King who rules with righteousness.
The City of Zippori
Founded on a fertile hillside in Lower Galilee, Zippori has been mentioned by many Jewish historians, most notably by Josephus Flavius in the First Century B.C.
The Voyages of Captain Cook
The purpose of the 'Endeavour' was to record a rare event in which the planet Venus was to pass before the Sun - the Transit of Venus of 1769.
The Mauryan Empire
Extending from Afghanistan to Bengal to Mysore, the Mauryan Empire became the subcontinent's first centralized power and also its most extraordinarily well-administered one, guided as it was by the authoritarian State-craft philosophy of Chanakya's 'Arthashastra'.
The Stone of Scone
Variously known as the Stone of Destiny, the Speaking Stone or Liath Fall, the Stone of Scone has played a paramount part in the crowning of the Dalriadic, Scottish and English Monarchy.
Richard Plantagenet
It is a strange fact – or successful Tudor propaganda and distorted historical perception - that historians appalled by the cool and calculating Richard should take a more lenient view of the murderous propensities of Henry VIII.
Pine Leaf
About the Absaroke Woman Warrior, Pine Leaf. The Absaroke (Sparrowhawk) Indians, better known by the name 'Crow' given to them by the white man, were in the 1800s a nomadic tribe of fearsome warriors residing in and around the Rocky Mountains.
The Marquis de Sade - a "sadist"?
The Marquis de Sade is known the world over for the alleged cruelties that he committed - this article travels down the line through the life of the Marquis and attempts to segregate fact from fiction.
The Robin Hood of the Rio Grande
An unyielding fighter against the injustices and blatant racism of the Anglo-Americans, Juan Nepomuceno Cortina is one of the great heroes of Mexican and Tejano culture.
The Great Jewish Revolt
In 66 B.C. the Jewish people revolted against the tyranny of Rome and put up a remarkable resistance before they were finally crushed. This is a short account of that.
Machiavelli
The author of the controversial political treatise 'The Prince', Machiavelli has had a rather dubious reputation over the years. Quite undeservedly so, considering that he only put into words what most world leaders actually practice.
Andreas Vesalius
Andreas Vesalius (Andries Van Wesel), a Belgian/Flemish anatomist and physician, is widely considered the Father of Anatomy. His anatomical research and writings were responsible for modernizing the study of this particular field.
The In- betweens
The third sex has been the subject of many debates and studies, wonder and apprehension, curiosity …. or just plain disgust. In most western societies, the concept of eunuchs, people who are neither male nor female, may not be the same as it is in the Eastern countries, especially India.
Vercingetorix
Leader of the Gallic Resistance against the Romans, Vercingetorix is looked upon as a Symbol of National Freedom by the French in the present age and has been famously caricatured in the first of the popular Asterix and Obelix comics, 'Asterix The Gaul'.
The Roman Invasion of Britain
The Roman Empire, founded according to legend by Romulus and Remus, extended across large portions of Europe, Asia and Africa and successfully imposed its highly developed civilization on the conquered lands. Britain, after its conquest, was no exception. Here is an account of how this conquest came about.
Art : Mystery of Artist's life
Who is artist? What is an art? Is artist's world different than us? Is he different than common man? Is artist hidden somewhere in ourself also?
Art History Resources: Enhancing Your Knowledge of Art History
Regardless of your level of interest in the subject, the Web is a great place to start to enhance your knowledge of Art History.
World History: World History Timeline and Archives
The study of world history is one that offers an array of rewards, with perhaps the greatest being an understanding of the world today.
British History: British Historical Periods
Access the Web to find comprehensive information and resources that focus upon the history of the British.
Prominent Murder Trials in the Early 1800s
Reverend Avery and Octavius Barron - two high-profile murder cases in the early 1800's. Take a look into the 19th century and consider the system that serves the courts we have today. Also entertain the thought that there is a party, other than the defense and prosecution, who can ultimately be affected by either ruling.
Mayan Spiritual Elders Reveal The Real Prophesy - Is This End?
Mayan Elders meet with indigenous leaders from around the globe to interpret the Mayan glyphs about the end of time prophesy... December 21 2012. What does this prophesy really mean?
A Myth Or A Reality
Rig veda mentions about a legendary river system that ran from the Himalayas to the gulf of Khambat in the Indian subcontinent. Modern technologies and tools have been able to prone that this was by no means a Myth but a reality. If so then the very chronology of the vedic civilization shifts much much earlier than what it is thought to be…
The History and Resurgence of Alibata
The recent years has seen a revival of sorts in the popularity of the alibata, the Philippines’ pre-Spanish writing system. From being an ancient script mentioned only in passing in classes in Philippine History, alibata has gained enough popularity to inspire the creation of hundreds of web sites dedicated to it.
Jewelry In Ancient Rome
Get to know the importance of jewelry as a fashion accessory in Ancient Rome. Jewelry was considered a display of status and power.
Kujang - the Talismanic Sickle
Unique talismanic weapon of Java, Indonesia. Often consecrated for luck, protection, prosperity, etc.
Tranquebar - Danish Settlement at the Coromandel Coast (1620-1845)
The fortress of Dansborg is of great interest and unique on the Coromandel Coast, where all the Portuguese and Dutch fortresses from the 16th and 17th centuries have disappeared.
Link to Egyptian Mummy Shows Joan of Arc Holy Relics Are Fake
Relics thought to be of Joan of Arc are forgeries made from the remains of an Egyptian mummy, according to scientists.
£94m Acropolis Museum Reveals Ancient Treasures
A fabulous hoard of more than 50,000 pieces unearthed during excavations in Athens has also provided a window on to the ancient civilisation of Greece.
Solved at Last: the Burning Mystery of Joan of Arc
France's favourite saint was martyred by her English foes, who ordered her remains to be cast into the Seine. Now scientists believe they have established the facts surrounding her execution.
'Ebola' Bug Wiped Out the Aztecs
When a few hundred Spaniards landed in what would become Mexico in 1519, they marvelled at its bustling cities. But within four generations that thriving native population was reduced by two-thirds - a phenomenon usually blamed on European diseases to which the natives had no resistance.
Italy Fiddles While Rome Crumbles
Limited funds and excessive rain threaten the Italian capital's ancient monuments.
Persians, Yet Again, At The Periphery
In 404 BC Athens surrendered and the Athenian sea power, the Athenian empire, was at an end....As time went on dissention and discord increased among all factions. -Ron Price, Ancient History Notes: Greece 478 to 404 BC., Thornlie Tafe, 1992.
History of the Royal Barges - a timeless tradition
The history of the Royal Barges dates back to the 13th century Sukhothai era. It’s a traditional royal ceremony that has retained all the pomp and grandeur over the centuries in Thailand.
History of Thai currency – from beads to baht
The history of Thai currency dates back more than 1,000 years when ancient beads and stones were used as a medium of exchange to the minted coins and bank notes in current use.
The Yellow Emperor
The Yellow Emperor is rumored to have lived to be 100 years old; some legends say he lived to be 118. At the time of his death, a lightening bolt is said to have shot from the sky as a dragon descended. The Yellow Emperor mounted the dragon and rode to Heaven to join the immortals.
Threat to Site of Greek Temple
The remains of a fifth century BC temple, whose carvings conjured the golden age of Athens, is the subject of a row between potential developers and conservationists.
Humans: a Short History
Until just 12,000 years ago, there was a species of little people walking around. Finally they were wiped out, possibly following encounters with the much larger Homo sapiens who, it's feared, may have patronised them to death.
Genghis Khan 'was a Contemplative Chap'
Genghis Khan, long perceived as the world's most notorious barbarian, was, in fact, a highly literate scholar of Taoist philosophy, according to a Chinese historian. He claims to have uncovered evidence that the leader of the Mongolian hordes could read and write. Attempting to debunk...
How the Belgians lost their marbles
It looked like the archaeological scoop of the year. The Elgin Marbles were not Greek after all, but the work of a wandering stonemason from Devon called Phil Davies who changed his name to Pheidias to ingratiate himself with his ancient Athenian patrons.
The Betrayal Of History
"Dreamworld and Catastrophe" is a cry of anguish disguised as the interdisciplinary analyses of a (neo-)Marxist scholar. It is a fragmentary and tortured reaction to the betrayal of history, in the best of Walter Benjamin's tradition, consciously emulated in this tome by this leading authority on the Frankfurt School.
Take the ego out of art
Simon Rattle is right - Britain has a lot to learn from the high seriousness of Germany's cultural life. William Hogarth's 18th-century cartoon The Enraged Musician has a lot to say about the different cultural traditions of Britain and Germany, as least as we like to see them.
Drills and axes ravage ancient Greek site
In Greece's haste to build a museum so magnificent that Britain will finally bow to its demand to return the Parthenon (Elgin) marbles in time for the 2004 Olympic games, authorities have begun destroying a unique archaeological site at the foot of the Acropolis.
Crime as old as the written word
As long as there have been book lovers, there have been book thieves. Egypt's Ptolemy II is said to have withheld wheat from Athens' starving citizens until they allowed him to borrow and make copies of rare Greek manuscripts.
Look! Up in the Sky! It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's … Gilgamesh?
Do you know where the archetype of the superhero originally appeared? If you said Superman, you're probably an aficionado of modern-day comics, rather than an ancient history buff. Oh, and you'd be wrong.
The Fall of Rome was due to split by communal and patriarchal forces which led to series of internal and external wars and thus the Decline of the Roman Empire leading to slavery. The spread of Christianity was a rescue route for the people who were suppressed and dominated by higher class.
Herodotus - Father of History
Travel in the ancient times was not for the faint-hearted and this makes the extent of Herodotus's travels even more remarkable.
Marco Polo - Venetian Traveler
The Venetians nicknamed him Messer Marco Millioni and marveled at his million-watt imagination.
Martin Waldseemuller - The Man who put America on the Map
The Ptolemaic description of the world had seemed sufficient and satisfactory until the Western Powers began sending out Navigators to discover new sea-routes to India and China, spurred of course by tales by people like Marco Polo of great wealth in those parts.
The Centaur
The Centaur made an impact on the Greek psyche and appears in various examples of Greek Art.
Stonehenge: The Amesbury Archer
Was the Amesbury Archer perhaps the master-mind behind Stonehenge?
Art Appreciation
Art Appreciation is about understanding the meaning of artwork and forming your opinions on it.
The Namgyals of Sikkim
Phunstok Namgyal from Gangtok, the first of the Namgyal Dynasty, became the first King of Denzong in 1642. His capital was established at Yuksum and he was given the title of 'Chogyal' or the King who rules with righteousness.
The City of Zippori
Founded on a fertile hillside in Lower Galilee, Zippori has been mentioned by many Jewish historians, most notably by Josephus Flavius in the First Century B.C.
The Voyages of Captain Cook
The purpose of the 'Endeavour' was to record a rare event in which the planet Venus was to pass before the Sun - the Transit of Venus of 1769.
The Mauryan Empire
Extending from Afghanistan to Bengal to Mysore, the Mauryan Empire became the subcontinent's first centralized power and also its most extraordinarily well-administered one, guided as it was by the authoritarian State-craft philosophy of Chanakya's 'Arthashastra'.
The Stone of Scone
Variously known as the Stone of Destiny, the Speaking Stone or Liath Fall, the Stone of Scone has played a paramount part in the crowning of the Dalriadic, Scottish and English Monarchy.
Richard Plantagenet
It is a strange fact – or successful Tudor propaganda and distorted historical perception - that historians appalled by the cool and calculating Richard should take a more lenient view of the murderous propensities of Henry VIII.
Pine Leaf
About the Absaroke Woman Warrior, Pine Leaf. The Absaroke (Sparrowhawk) Indians, better known by the name 'Crow' given to them by the white man, were in the 1800s a nomadic tribe of fearsome warriors residing in and around the Rocky Mountains.
The Marquis de Sade - a "sadist"?
The Marquis de Sade is known the world over for the alleged cruelties that he committed - this article travels down the line through the life of the Marquis and attempts to segregate fact from fiction.
The Robin Hood of the Rio Grande
An unyielding fighter against the injustices and blatant racism of the Anglo-Americans, Juan Nepomuceno Cortina is one of the great heroes of Mexican and Tejano culture.
The Great Jewish Revolt
In 66 B.C. the Jewish people revolted against the tyranny of Rome and put up a remarkable resistance before they were finally crushed. This is a short account of that.
Machiavelli
The author of the controversial political treatise 'The Prince', Machiavelli has had a rather dubious reputation over the years. Quite undeservedly so, considering that he only put into words what most world leaders actually practice.
Andreas Vesalius
Andreas Vesalius (Andries Van Wesel), a Belgian/Flemish anatomist and physician, is widely considered the Father of Anatomy. His anatomical research and writings were responsible for modernizing the study of this particular field.
The In- betweens
The third sex has been the subject of many debates and studies, wonder and apprehension, curiosity …. or just plain disgust. In most western societies, the concept of eunuchs, people who are neither male nor female, may not be the same as it is in the Eastern countries, especially India.
Vercingetorix
Leader of the Gallic Resistance against the Romans, Vercingetorix is looked upon as a Symbol of National Freedom by the French in the present age and has been famously caricatured in the first of the popular Asterix and Obelix comics, 'Asterix The Gaul'.
The Roman Invasion of Britain
The Roman Empire, founded according to legend by Romulus and Remus, extended across large portions of Europe, Asia and Africa and successfully imposed its highly developed civilization on the conquered lands. Britain, after its conquest, was no exception. Here is an account of how this conquest came about.
Art : Mystery of Artist's life
Who is artist? What is an art? Is artist's world different than us? Is he different than common man? Is artist hidden somewhere in ourself also?
Art History Resources: Enhancing Your Knowledge of Art History
Regardless of your level of interest in the subject, the Web is a great place to start to enhance your knowledge of Art History.
World History: World History Timeline and Archives
The study of world history is one that offers an array of rewards, with perhaps the greatest being an understanding of the world today.
British History: British Historical Periods
Access the Web to find comprehensive information and resources that focus upon the history of the British.
Prominent Murder Trials in the Early 1800s
Reverend Avery and Octavius Barron - two high-profile murder cases in the early 1800's. Take a look into the 19th century and consider the system that serves the courts we have today. Also entertain the thought that there is a party, other than the defense and prosecution, who can ultimately be affected by either ruling.
Mayan Spiritual Elders Reveal The Real Prophesy - Is This End?
Mayan Elders meet with indigenous leaders from around the globe to interpret the Mayan glyphs about the end of time prophesy... December 21 2012. What does this prophesy really mean?
A Myth Or A Reality
Rig veda mentions about a legendary river system that ran from the Himalayas to the gulf of Khambat in the Indian subcontinent. Modern technologies and tools have been able to prone that this was by no means a Myth but a reality. If so then the very chronology of the vedic civilization shifts much much earlier than what it is thought to be…
The History and Resurgence of Alibata
The recent years has seen a revival of sorts in the popularity of the alibata, the Philippines’ pre-Spanish writing system. From being an ancient script mentioned only in passing in classes in Philippine History, alibata has gained enough popularity to inspire the creation of hundreds of web sites dedicated to it.
Jewelry In Ancient Rome
Get to know the importance of jewelry as a fashion accessory in Ancient Rome. Jewelry was considered a display of status and power.
Kujang - the Talismanic Sickle
Unique talismanic weapon of Java, Indonesia. Often consecrated for luck, protection, prosperity, etc.
Tranquebar - Danish Settlement at the Coromandel Coast (1620-1845)
The fortress of Dansborg is of great interest and unique on the Coromandel Coast, where all the Portuguese and Dutch fortresses from the 16th and 17th centuries have disappeared.
Link to Egyptian Mummy Shows Joan of Arc Holy Relics Are Fake
Relics thought to be of Joan of Arc are forgeries made from the remains of an Egyptian mummy, according to scientists.
£94m Acropolis Museum Reveals Ancient Treasures
A fabulous hoard of more than 50,000 pieces unearthed during excavations in Athens has also provided a window on to the ancient civilisation of Greece.
Solved at Last: the Burning Mystery of Joan of Arc
France's favourite saint was martyred by her English foes, who ordered her remains to be cast into the Seine. Now scientists believe they have established the facts surrounding her execution.
'Ebola' Bug Wiped Out the Aztecs
When a few hundred Spaniards landed in what would become Mexico in 1519, they marvelled at its bustling cities. But within four generations that thriving native population was reduced by two-thirds - a phenomenon usually blamed on European diseases to which the natives had no resistance.
Italy Fiddles While Rome Crumbles
Limited funds and excessive rain threaten the Italian capital's ancient monuments.
Persians, Yet Again, At The Periphery
In 404 BC Athens surrendered and the Athenian sea power, the Athenian empire, was at an end....As time went on dissention and discord increased among all factions. -Ron Price, Ancient History Notes: Greece 478 to 404 BC., Thornlie Tafe, 1992.
History of the Royal Barges - a timeless tradition
The history of the Royal Barges dates back to the 13th century Sukhothai era. It’s a traditional royal ceremony that has retained all the pomp and grandeur over the centuries in Thailand.
History of Thai currency – from beads to baht
The history of Thai currency dates back more than 1,000 years when ancient beads and stones were used as a medium of exchange to the minted coins and bank notes in current use.
The Yellow Emperor
The Yellow Emperor is rumored to have lived to be 100 years old; some legends say he lived to be 118. At the time of his death, a lightening bolt is said to have shot from the sky as a dragon descended. The Yellow Emperor mounted the dragon and rode to Heaven to join the immortals.
Threat to Site of Greek Temple
The remains of a fifth century BC temple, whose carvings conjured the golden age of Athens, is the subject of a row between potential developers and conservationists.
Humans: a Short History
Until just 12,000 years ago, there was a species of little people walking around. Finally they were wiped out, possibly following encounters with the much larger Homo sapiens who, it's feared, may have patronised them to death.
Genghis Khan 'was a Contemplative Chap'
Genghis Khan, long perceived as the world's most notorious barbarian, was, in fact, a highly literate scholar of Taoist philosophy, according to a Chinese historian. He claims to have uncovered evidence that the leader of the Mongolian hordes could read and write. Attempting to debunk...
How the Belgians lost their marbles
It looked like the archaeological scoop of the year. The Elgin Marbles were not Greek after all, but the work of a wandering stonemason from Devon called Phil Davies who changed his name to Pheidias to ingratiate himself with his ancient Athenian patrons.
The Betrayal Of History
"Dreamworld and Catastrophe" is a cry of anguish disguised as the interdisciplinary analyses of a (neo-)Marxist scholar. It is a fragmentary and tortured reaction to the betrayal of history, in the best of Walter Benjamin's tradition, consciously emulated in this tome by this leading authority on the Frankfurt School.
Take the ego out of art
Simon Rattle is right - Britain has a lot to learn from the high seriousness of Germany's cultural life. William Hogarth's 18th-century cartoon The Enraged Musician has a lot to say about the different cultural traditions of Britain and Germany, as least as we like to see them.
Drills and axes ravage ancient Greek site
In Greece's haste to build a museum so magnificent that Britain will finally bow to its demand to return the Parthenon (Elgin) marbles in time for the 2004 Olympic games, authorities have begun destroying a unique archaeological site at the foot of the Acropolis.
Crime as old as the written word
As long as there have been book lovers, there have been book thieves. Egypt's Ptolemy II is said to have withheld wheat from Athens' starving citizens until they allowed him to borrow and make copies of rare Greek manuscripts.
Look! Up in the Sky! It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's … Gilgamesh?
Do you know where the archetype of the superhero originally appeared? If you said Superman, you're probably an aficionado of modern-day comics, rather than an ancient history buff. Oh, and you'd be wrong.