Author Archives: Myn

King Leonidas I of Sparta remains one of ancient history’s most celebrated warrior kings, renowned for his heroic stand at the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BCE. A member of the prestigious Agiad dynasty, one of Sparta’s two royal families, Leonidas ascended to the throne around 490 BCE. Despite his noble lineage, he underwent the […]

An Ancient Land of Importance In Co Roscommon, Ireland, the Rathcroghan complex is a site rich in historical and spiritual significance, once used for the coronation of Connacht’s kings and queens through a sacred ritual with the Earth goddess. As the festival of Samhain nears, this area remains untouched, particularly near the war goddess Morrigan’s […]

A Century-Old Mystery Uncovered In the early 20th century, a Swiss miner discovered a prehistoric skull in Kabwe, Zambia, dating between 125,000 and 300,000 years old. Notably, the skull had a small hole resembling a modern bullet wound. Initially classified as Homo rhodesiensis, recent research suggests it may result from complex interbreeding among various hominid […]

Nestled into the rugged granite cliff face of Porthcurno, Cornwall, the Porthcurno Cliff House is a remarkable architectural feat built in the 1920s. This unique dwelling was constructed to harmonize with its stunning coastal surroundings, characterized by its minimalist design that features only two small windows and a single door. The house exemplifies the early […]

Introduction to the Lions’ Gate Step into the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City through the iconic Lions’ Gate. This historical gateway, adorned with a unique pair of carved stone lions, has become a powerful symbol of Jerusalem’s enduring spirit and storied past. Located on the eastern side of the Old City walls, the gate is […]

Discovery of the 16th-Century Shipwreck in Stockholm’s Waters In 2017, archaeologists from Sweden’s National Maritime Museum uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved 16th-century merchant shipwreck in the Stockholm archipelago, submerged at a depth of 28 meters. This ship, likely of Swedish origin, serves as a time capsule into Scandinavia’s historical trade practices. One of the ship’s most […]

The Life and Legacy of King Henry II Henry II, initially known as Duke d’Orleans, took the French throne in 1547 and ruled until his premature death in 1559. A prominent member of the esteemed House of Valois, he was recognized for his administrative skills and strong resistance to Protestantism. Following in the footsteps of […]

How the Powerful Assyrian Empire Captured the Northern Kingdom of Israel In the intricate history of ancient Middle Eastern civilizations, few empires matched the Assyrians in strength and brutality. Their military prowess and harsh strategies led to the domination of many peoples, including the Israelites from the Northern Kingdom of Israel. The Rise of the […]

A Royal Nursemaid’s Voyage Through Time In 1881, a team of archaeologists made a remarkable historical discovery at Deir el-Bahari, close to Luxor. Among their findings was the mummy of Lady Rai, a royal nursemaid who attended to Queen Ahmose-Nefertari during the early 18th Dynasty, approximately in 1530 BC. Unbeknownst to them, this discovery would […]

In 1197, the imposing Sverresborg Castle in central Norway, near present-day Trondheim, became the site of a brutal conflict that would echo through history. While King Sverre Sigurdsso was away, the Baglers—loyal followers of the archbishop—launched a surprise attack. These factions were embroiled in a fierce power struggle during Norway’s civil war period, which saw […]