The Myth of Odysseus and Aeolus
The homesick Odysseus makes a powerful friend who gives him a great gift, but when nearly home he is undone by the greed of...
Cocaine Mummies
Traces of cocaine and nicotine found in Egyptian mummies have created speculation about contact with the New World in ancient times.
In 1992 the German...
The Ancient History of Sexism Begins with Hypatia’s Murder
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, Egypt, in 355. She was murdered there by a Christian mob. Her story is eloquently told in the 2009...
In the Shadow of his Son – Philip II of Macedon
And these deeds he accomplished, not by the favour of Fortune, but by his own valour. For King Philip excelled in shrewdness in the...
The Great Pyramids of Ancient Egypt – Jewish Slave Myth Examined
The innovative pyramids of ancient Egypt have stood the test of time, as their architects intended, to help usher dead pharaohs into the afterlife,...
The Cattle of Geryon: The tenth of Heracles’ Twelve Labors
For the tenth of his twelve labors, Heracles had to bring the Cattle of Geryon back to Eurystheus. The Cattle of Geryon were a...
Sacred Sites – The Holy Wells of Cornwall
The sacred sites of Cornwall reflect its rich and living Pagan and Christian heritage. Homage to the sacred sites of Holy Wells continues to...
The Ancient Egyptian Navy
From the beginning of its history Egypt relied on ships during both times of peace and war.
It is no surprise that a country built...
Celtic Gods and Goddesses
Little is known about the Celts religion but we do know that they worshipped many deities and had a strong affinity with the natural...
Etruscan Orientalizing Period: Etruscan Art and Life with a Greek Twist
The artistic and cultural height of the Etruscan civilization came in the 7th century B.C, during what is called by scholars the "Orientalizing Period"....