Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – When a strange prophecy is fulfilled, we can either call it a coincidence or say we believe it’s possible to predict future events. Coincidences do happen. We all know that, but the puzzling death of
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – A wealthy and brave shipowner, Laskarina “Bouboulina” Pinotsis (1771–1825) was a fleet commander who participated in the War of Greek Independence against the Ottoman Empire. Bouboulina (sometimes spelled Boubalina Lascarina) was the daughter of a
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The two brave young warrior Vietnamese women – Trung Trac and Trung Nhi – lived between 12 and 43 AD and, in 39 AD, led Vietnam in its first rebellion against China. The Vietnamese sisters
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – No one knows his real name or date of birth and death. His entire life is shrouded in mystery. Some doubt he existed, yet his reputation and influence were remembered more than two centuries after
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – They say it is only a legend, nothing more—a mere whisper carried by the winds of time. You can choose to believe it or dismiss it as fanciful folklore. Yet, isn’t there something enchanting about
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The legendary landmark is located near the east coast of Gotland and almost directly east of Visby, in the parish of Boge on the island. It is known as Tjelvar’s tomb in the form of a
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Nicholas of Cusa, also known as Nicolaus Cusanus, Nicholas of Kues, and Nicolaus Krebs, was a man unafraid to voice unorthodox opinions. He opposed Aristotle’s view that the Earth was the center of the Universe
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Some people are destined to rule, and some are obliged to follow in their family’s footsteps. Being an emperor was a nightmare to Rudolf II, and he hated every minute on the throne. He missed
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – If you had the misfortune of crossing Freydis Eiriksdottir’s path today, it would be wise not to mess with her. To say she was wild and uncontrollable is almost an understatement. She was an unpredictable
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – When Cato was a child, one could see he would be different one day. He was extremely stubborn and could not tolerate obvious signs of injustice. He was only 13 years old when he questioned
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Marat must die! These were the words Charlotte Corday yelled. There was no way to persuade the young woman to stop her plan. She was determined to kill Marat at any cost. Charlotte Corday’s story
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – What can a Holy Emperor and a wizard possibly have in common? It may sound implausible that a magician tutored a Pope, but history tells an intriguing story revealing that the Catholic Church was not
