Category: History

Phoebus Apollo, the sun god, had a good eye for an inspiring location. According to the Homeric Hymn to him (not by Homer and probably dating from the sixth century BC) Apollo himself chose Delphi… Read More "Why the Oracle of Delphi Still Beguiles"

Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – There is a large prehistoric hunter-gatherer cemetery south of the Arctic Circle. Scientists call the place a cemetery even though the graves are empty. The Tainaro site was first excavated… Read More "Mysterious Stone Age Cemetery Found Near The Arctic – Why Are The Graves Empty?"

One of the most fascinating stories of ancient Greek mythology is the story of the Argonauts and the Quest for the Golden Fleece. Set in the pre-Trojan War era, this epic narrative unfolds during a… Read More "Jason and his Mythological Quest for the Legendary Golden Fleece"

A rule of all modern constitutions is that courts should remain apolitical. In reality, however, separation of powers is an ideal, not a fact. Trials should not be popularity contests, nor should elections be litigated… Read More "Power and Populism in Ancient Greek Courts"

Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – We may never know the thoughts and emotions of our long-gone ancestors. Still, we can gain plenty of other valuable information based on archaeological discoveries and DNA studies. It is… Read More "Face Of Neanderthal Who Lived 56,000 Years Ago Reconstructed"

In the historical landscape of the Holy Land during the Crusades, the Templars, a formidable and influential order, established their presence across strategic locations. Read more Section:  News Ancient Places Asia Videos History Read Later  Source… Read More "Was This Hidden Tunnel Used by the Knights Templar? (Video)"

Sign entering Tombstone, Arizona mentioning the so-called Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, 1937. New York Public Library. Public Domain. Gunfights were news in Tombstone, Arizona but not headline news. One local paper, The Tombstone Epitaph,… Read More "The Gunfight at the O.K. Corral Becomes Legend"

Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – For many people, seaweed holds a reputation as a superfood, heralded for its health benefits and sustainability. Still, it appears our European ancestors were ahead of the game and were… Read More "Ancient Europeans Ate Seaweed And Freshwater Plants – Evidence Found"

Standing before The Emperor’s Carpet, a masterpiece of Persian artistry from the 16th century, we unveil its remarkable history. This exquisite creation likely emerged during the reign of Shah Tahmasp in Iran. Its journey took… Read More "Reinvigorating an Emperor’s Persian Carpet – A Three Year Journey (Video)"