The ‘horse-rider theory’ (kibaminzokusetsu) was proposed by the historian Egami Namio in 1948. Introduction The ‘horse-rider theory’...
Ancient
The study of the Paleolithic period in Japan did not begin until quite recently: the first Paleolithic...
Philolaus is said to have claimed that mathematical reason has a certain affinity with the nature of...
Loose threads: Life unravels when a loved one dies. By Bethany GreyAuthor Introduction According to Greek mythology,...
On the morning of June 7, 415 BCE, the denizens of Athens awoke to vandalism causing mass...
Egyptologists unearth the world’s richest seam of ancient archaeology. Presentation by Channel 4 Documentaries The first royal...
Even today, the gods of Egypt loom large in the imagination, and are easily recognized by their...
His interest in Iron Age Britain and Europe generated a number of publications and he became an...
In the ancient Celtic religion, there was a belief in an afterlife in the ‘Otherworld’, a place...
Roman gardens were built to suit a range of needs and activities. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic...
Agriculture was the foundation of the Ancient Greek economy. Nearly 80% of the population was involved in this activity.[1] Curated/Reviewed...
The purity of the aureus and changing values of other currency significantly affected the empire’s economy. Curated/Reviewed...
Ancient texts report the vast quantities of statuary of gold, silver, bronze, and other metals. By Deborah...
Exploring the main elements of municipal water supply and their artificial development. By Dr. Henning FahlbuschProfessor of...
The idea which may well have been influenced by Mesopotamian and Egyptian mythology. Introduction Charon is a...
The deities of the Greek pantheon swore all their oaths upon the river Styx. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew...
The works of Roman writers have provided insight into the role played by wine in Roman culture....
The earliest written evidence for the Britons is from Greco-Roman writers and dates to the Iron Age....
The sculpture of the Celts evolved over time, receiving influences from many other cultures. Introduction The sculpture...
Jewelry for the ancient Celts had practical, decorative, ritual, social rank, and other forms of significance. Introduction...
Torcs (sometimes spelt torques, from the Latin) were meant to be worn around the neck and wrist....
Feasts were an important part of ancient Celtic culture, and items used in them have been excavated...
Caligula made Herod king of the territories of Gaulanitis (the Golan Heights), Auranitis, Batanaea, and Trachonitis. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction...
He is portrayed in unflattering light in the Bible, most notably in the Book of Daniel and...
It was the king’s responsibility to make laws and enforce justice in society. By Sara E. ColeCuratorial Assistant,...
Long thought to have originated in Ancient Greece, the golden ratio that forms the basis of the...
Ancient Romans had more water to drink daily than New Yorkers in the 21st century. And there...
The Nile was held up to the ancient people as the source of all life in Egypt....
The image of an intoxicated ancient world goes against the idea that moderation was the key to...
The best physicians were well schooled in pharmaceutical lore, with an armamentarium of drugs. By Dr. John...