Victorian era fashion refers to the styles and trends of clothing worn by the people of Britain and the British Empire during the reign of Queen Victoria. The Victorian era began in 1837 and lasted until the Queen died in 1901. The fashion of the time reflected the changes of the period and encompassed a …
Ancient Egypt is 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 a handful of powerful women, each leaving their mark on the ancient …
From Thutmose III, Amenhotep III, and Akhenaten, to Tutankhamun, Egyptian pharaohs were the rulers of ancient Egypt who held supreme power and authority over the land and its people. The pharaohs were believed to be divine beings who served as a link between the gods and the people. They played a significant role in shaping …
Celtic mythology is a rich, complex tapestry of beliefs and traditions. At the center of the tapestry is the Celtic pantheon. One of the most intriguing and powerful figures of the pantheon was the ferocious sky god of thunder and storms, Taranis. Etymology of Taranis Taranis is an ancient figure whose name can be traced …
Cailleach, also known as the Cailleach Bhéara or the Hag of Beara is a crone-like figure of the Celtic world. Cailleach, whose name literally translates to ‘old woman,’ is a divine hag in Celtic mythology, associated with Scotland, Ireland, and the Isle of Man. She is regarded as the goddess of the winds, wilderness, and …
The history of China is broken up into periods known as dynasties, which are imperial regimes named for the family the ruling emperor belonged to. From 2070 BC until 1912 CE, China was ruled by emperors. Art, artifacts, conflicts, and events throughout Chinese history are all described and grouped according to the dynasty in which …