Brunhilda & Fredegund – The Feud Between Two Merovingian Queens
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Zenobia – Empress of Palmyra
The third century AD is known as a time of great uneasiness for the Roman empire. Tales of the viciousContinue Reading
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The Most Devastating Book Burnings of the Ancient World
In the year 612 BC, the coalition army of Medes, Scythians, Cimmerians, Chaldeans and Babylonians stormed the great Assyrian capitalContinue Reading
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The Phrygian Cap – A Symbol of Liberty
The red cap has long been a symbol of liberty and freedom. Many people assume that the Liberty Cap wasContinue Reading
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The Scythian Origins of the Scots – The Gaelic Milesians in the Irish Book of Invasions
While Scottish history isn’t always at the forefront of modern education curriculums, most of us are familiar with their mostContinue Reading
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The Ancient Mitanni Kingdom
Author: Elisha Kayne The mound of Megiddo, located in Northern Israel, is said to be the site of the greatContinue Reading
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Elissa and the Founding of the Carthaginian Empire
Author: Elisha Kayne After the death of the Phoenician King Mattan, his kingdom was given over to his son PygmalionContinue Reading
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The Epic of Gilgamesh
Author: Elisha Kayne Fans of literature are familiar with the Hero Journey. It’s an arc that forms the backbone ofContinue Reading
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The Proto-Indo-Europeans
Author: Elisha Kayne Many theories exist about where the original homeland of the Proto-Indo-Europeans was located. Some believe the ancientContinue Reading
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The History of Cannabis
Author: Elisha Kayne Humanity’s relationship with cannabis is as long as recorded history itself. The ancient Assyrians called it qunubuContinue Reading