The tale of Salmoneus, the king who dared to imitate Zeus, reveals ancient fears of hubris, madness, and divine punishment.

A surprising discovery suggests the Moai statues on Easter Island share symbolic elements with the carvings on Pillar 43 of Göbekli Tepe. From M-shaped motifs and bird imagery to recurring ...

As the study explains, naming a ship was more than tradition or practicality. Each name acted as a symbol, giving the vessel and crew an identity. Crews often referred to their ships in personal terms ...

The symbol a society chooses to represent its healthcare system carries more than aesthetic value. It reflects the principles, history, and cultural narratives of healing.

Rune horoscope is an ancient practice that uses Norse rune symbols to provide guidance and insight into human destiny. Inspired by Norse wisdom, this horoscope explores the elements of nature, the ...

The Norse rune horoscope is an ancient practice that uses rune symbols to provide guidance and insight into human destiny. Inspired by Norse wisdom, this horoscope explores the elements of nature, the ...

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An analysis of ancient “nailed heads” from Spain found some local skulls, likely symbols of respect, and foreign ones, likely symbols of intimidation. Photo from the Autonomous University of ...

Cylinder seals from Ur, c. 2450 BC, Penn Museum, Philadelphia, USA In the first article of this series, I provided a brief historical overview of the Neo-Assyrian, Urartian, and Achaemenid empires, ...

They argue that similarities in the way common artifacts were depicted visually on the cylinder seals – for instance, fringed textiles and netted vessels – share elements with their corresponding ...