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
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Amy Robsart was only 28 years old at the time of her death. On September 8, 1560, she was found dead with a broken neck at the foot of the stairs at Cumnor Palace, near Oxford,
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The mighty Viking Hall Lejre is not mentioned in the epic Beowulf, but there might be a connection between the hero and the impressive Viking Age building. Is it possible that Beowulf visited the Lejre
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Philip Christoph Königsmarck, a Swedish Count who lived from 1665 to 1694, had adversaries. Looking back at history, it is clear that some individuals harbored intentions to eliminate him. On the morning of July 2,
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – At the height of their glory, the Vikings formed many new Scandinavian dynasties. At first, they were considered foreigners, but they eventually integrated with local communities, even religiously. Rollo of Normandy statue in Ålesund, Norway. Image
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Vlad III, known as Vlad the Impaler, was a 15th century prince and military leader who was so terrifying, he’s thought to have inspired the creation of the literary vampire, Count Dracula. Life-size portrait from
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The ancient history of Seppuku is obscure, and it’s difficult to trace the beginnings of the suicide ritual. However, it seems that the first recorded accounts of Seppuku occurred on a battlefield as a means
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Ancient Egypt did not have a public school system, so the average Egyptian could neither read nor write. It is estimated that fewer than 1% of Egyptians—at least during the Old Kingdom—were literate. Credit: Harald
Jan Bartek – AncientPages.com – Netflix’s new movie about Queen Cleopatra has upset many people. Starring Adele James as Cleopatra, John Partridge as Julius Caesar, Craig Russell as Marc Antony, and Michael Greco as Cleopatra’s brother Pothinus the four-part series launches
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Many have never heard of Viking Botvid, but his story is remarkable, and his legacy is still alive in Sweden. Botvid was born in a time when the Norse God Odin was worshipped, but this
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The Iceni people were British Celts who occupied the area of modern Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and northwest Suffolk. The tribe represented a significant power in eastern Britain during Claudius’ conquest of Britain in 43 AD. In
