Category: History
Top 5 Executions of Powerful People Throughout History
Here is a quick look at the executions of five powerful people throughout history. Sometimes being King, a politician, or the head of a country…
The Power of Ivy in Ancient Greek and Roman Mythology and Symbolism
Ivy is a plant that has been around for centuries and has been used for many purposes. It is a climbing plant that can attach…
Exploring Abaddon: The Demon of the Bottomless Pit was a Pagan God
In demonology, Abaddon (Hebrew: אֲבַדּוֹן, avaddon, “place of destruction”, “place of perdition”) is the king of the bottomless pit, the place of the dead. He…
Ancient Egypt’s heart symbol and its meaning
The human heart has been long considered an important symbol in many cultures. For ancient Egyptians, the heart was seen as the most important organ…
Cave of a hairy wild man found in Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania
A small group of fishermen were out fishing for carp when a wild, hairy man appeared and made strange noises at them. Terrified, the fishermen…
Thor’s hammer: A symbol of power and strength
The Norse god Thor is one of the most powerful and popular gods in Norse mythology. He is the god of thunder and lightning, and…
Wild beast attacks steer in Mankato
A wild cat of some sort attacked a steer. The dog would not venture out and the prints at the scene were large. Beast Mangles…
The myth of the Narcissus flower
Who doesn’t love a good flower myth? Here is the retelling of the myth of the Narcissus flower, originally published in 1909. A Beautiful Flower…
How the Ancient Greeks worshiped Artemis
Artemis was one of the most widely worshipped goddesses in the ancient Greek world. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin…
Ancient giant footprints found in Hampshire, Tennessee
Giant footprints were found in stone in Hampshire, Tennessee back in 1915. Supposed Giant’s Track is Found HAMPSHIRE, Tenn., August 13, 1915. — The community…
