There are various theories about who invented hockey. In American parlance, the word ‘hockey’ will bring to mind ice, pucks, heavily padded players, and scuffles. The winter national sport of Canada, hockey actually has quite a long and complicated history. Hockey originated in a different continent altogether, centuries before it made its way to Canada. …
From Maitreyi and Hypatia of Alexandria to bell hooks and Judith Butler, female philosophers have existed since antiquity. They lived and wrote alongside their male contemporaries about a variety of subjects, from logic and ethics to feminism and race. After all, ideas, beliefs, and original thinking are not the province of men alone. A woman …
Merneith, Nefertiti, Cleopatra, and a few other strong female figures are associated with ancient Egypt, one of ancient history’s most enduring and greatest civilizations. For 3,000 years the Egyptian empire was ruled by 170 great (some arguably not so great) pharaohs. Of those 170 pharaohs, several of them were female. Ancient Egypt was ruled by …
The Roman state began as a semi-mythical and small-scale monarchy in the 10th century BC. It later prospered as an expansionist republic from 509 BC onwards. Then, in 27 BC, it became an empire. Its leaders, the emperors of Rome, went on to become some of the most powerful heads of state in history. Here …
The character of Angrboda is a lesser-known but complex figure in Norse mythology. Often associated with chaos and destruction, she has connections to three dangerous beings, but her character is more nuanced and richer than just her relationship with other gods, as it encompasses her powerful magical abilities, her prophetic knowledge, and her formidable presence …
Ancient Greek art refers to the art produced in ancient Greece between the 8th century BC and the 6th century AD and is known for its unique styles and influence on later Western art. From geometric, archaic, and classical styles, some of the most famous examples of ancient Greek art include the Parthenon, a temple …