Kings, queens, rulers, warriors, and major battles have all played a part in shaping our world. Here, we explore some of the most important people and events from history around the globe.
Join us as we travel through history to uncover the stories that have shaped the world we live in today.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Archaeological evidence suggests that numerous ancient civilizations practiced artificial cranial modifications. While it is established that Vikings underwent permanent body modifications, such as dental alterations characterized by horizontal furrows, researchers assert that there is no
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – The term “pancake” may have emerged in the 15th century and became standard in 19th-century America, but the history of pancakes stretches much further back. Astonishingly, evidence from Ötzi, a Stone Age man whose mummified remains
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,
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – It is time for a historical mystery today. We delve into an intriguing ancient mystery that unfolds in the heart of ancient France. It is a riveting tale involving dramatic historical events, a cryptic tomb,
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Lusatian culture dates back to the Bronze Age and the Early Iron Age (14th-4th century BC), occupying the broadest range of central Europe. This culture covered almost the entire territory of the Polish lands, central
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – When it is very cold outside, most of us hurry back to a warm home. During winter, we try to dress warmly and appreciate the comfort of central heating, hot beverages, and thick blankets. Not
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Most tourists admire Terracina as a seaside resort. Unfortunately, they do not even imagine the ancient town’s historical past and archaeological heritage left by the long-gone generations. In ancient times, Terracina was the city called ‘Tarracina,’
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
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Today, there are no more than 1,088 Ket people left. Only a few of them are Native speakers who master the Ket language. The rest speak Russian. The Ket people, who have their home in
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Should you eat the food using five or three fingers? You should use a fork. At the beginning, a fork did not gain many enthusiasts in Europe. When forks first appeared, they caused a sensation.
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The ancient city of Susa (modern-day Shush, Khuzestan Province, Iran) remains one of the world’s oldest cities. It has been continuously inhabited since about 4200 BC (or even 5000 BC). It is one of the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – A place must not be of great size to have a long and rich history. Munkholmen is certainly proof of that. Munkholmen Isle, Trondheim, Norway. Image credit: Diego Delso – CC BY-SA 4.0 and Olav
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Would you like a personal assistant to help with your daily routine? Most of us have to cope with everyday duties on our own. Not many can afford such a luxury; frankly, some would even
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Silla was one of the three kingdoms of Korea and the most successful one. In the 7th century, Silla conquered the other kingdoms: Baekje in 660 and Goguryeo in 668. After the conquest, this critical
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
