Category: History

Saturn is one of the oldest Roman deities, embodying agriculture, wealth, and time. His worship predates the Roman state itself. He has roots possibly in…

The Sibylline Books were a collection of ancient oracular texts that played a significant role in the religious and political life of ancient Rome. The…

H.P. Lovecraft, an iconic figure in the realm of weird fiction and horror, has left an indelible mark on literature with his creation of the…

The Megalesia was one of the major religious festivals in ancient Rome, celebrated in early April in honor of the goddess Cybele, also known as…

It’s time to mark your calendars for a journey back in time at the upcoming Civil War Medicine Symposium.  The event, a collaborative effort between…

The term “Magna Mater,” which translates to “Great Mother” in Latin, has both historical and mythological significance, and was a significant aspect of ancient Roman…

During the Victorian era, arsenic was used in a variety of ways, some of which seem quite bizarre by modern standards. Here are some of…

Below is an article about the name origins of some of the states. It was originally published in 1879 and include popular state names which…

Hailstorms have historically demonstrated their capacity to wreak havoc, transcending borders and challenging the resilience of both man-made structures and the natural world. A notable…

Libation, a ritual pouring out of a liquid or grains such as barley in honor of a deity, is an ancient practice that predates Christianity…