A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Erik Haraldsson (885 – 954), nicknamed Eric Bloodaxe, was a 10th-century Norwegian ruler. He is thought to have had short-lived terms as King
A. Sutherland – MessageToEagle.com – It is believed that the earliest systematic concept of mind and body stems from the philosophy of the Greek philosopher Plato (429-347 BC).
MessageToEagle.com – The Sami culture is the oldest culture in large areas of the North Europe. Before the Swedish, Finnish or even the Viking culture had developed, the Scandinavian
A. Sutherland – MessageToEagle.com – Varahamihira (505–587 CE) was an Indian astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer from Ujjain, which during the Gupta period (320 to 550 AD), was a
MessageToEagle.com – In 1675, King Charles II of England issued a proclamation to end the legality of coffeehouses. He not only banned coffeehouses, but also forbade people from selling coffee,
MessageToEagle.com – Pocahontas was a Native American woman. Her real name was Matoaka (also known as Amonute). She was called “Pocahontas” as a nickname, which meant “playful one,” because
MessageToEagle.com – Going to war in ancient times involved more than just great military strategy and excellent warrior skill. To conquer your enemy, it was assumed the warriors
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Is it possible to stop your body from decaying after death? The mystery of Dashi-Dorzho Itigilov, a mummy whose body defies time has amazed the
MessageToEagle.com – On 25 July 864, the Edict of Pistres ‘a new law’ was made known officially and publicly. It is often cited by historians as one of the
MessageToEagle.com – Tanis, an ancient area in the Nile Delta, Egypt, was early subject of the archaeologists’ interest. The city’s name was already well known as Soan (biblical
MessageToEagle.com – On July 13, 1527, John Dee, English mathematician, occultist, astrologer, astronomer, was born in London. Dee who was one of the most learned men of his
MessageToEagle.com – To improve one’s body is something modern people do all the time and it should not come as a surprise that the ancient did the same, only
MessageToEagle.com – A major gnostic religion, originating in Sassanid era Babylonia, was founded by the Persian prophet, Mani (216-277 CE). Mani – in the past considered by scholars
MessageToEagle.com – Emanuel Swedenborg (1688 – 1772) was an intellect of a very special kind. He was renowned for his wordly achievements both in the arts and sciences.
MessageToEagle.com – Bjorn Ironside was the second eldest son of famous Sea King Ragnar Lodbrok. Bjorn Ironside is today remembered for his cunning tactics when his Viking warriors captured
A. Sutherland – MessageToEagle.com – The Iceni people were British Celts who occupied the area of modern Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and north-west Suffolk. The tribe represented a significant power
MessageToEagle.com – Ivar the Boneless was the son of Ragnar Lodbrok, the fearless Sea King. Of all of Ragnar’s children, Ivar the Boneless was the most enigmatic. The reason why
A. Sutherland – MessageToEagle.com – Medieval knights followed chivalry – the lifestyle and moral code. The term takes its name from the French word chevalier (meaning ‘horseman’), and
MessageToEagle.com – Tecumseh was an important Native American mystic, warrior and military leader of the Shawnee. He is today remembered as a great hero who fought for freedom. It
MessageToEagle.com – In Europe the first known warrior monks were the Knights Templar who were active during the Crusades. However, warrior monks did not only exist in Europe. In
MessageToEagle.com – According to very ancient poems, Odin’s sons, Weldegg, Beldegg, Sigi, Skiold, Sæming, and Yngvi, became kings of East Saxony, West Saxony, Franconia, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
MessageToEagle.com – More than 700 years ago today, on May 20, 1310, shoes were made for the first time for both right and left feet. Prior to that, unfortunately,
MessageToEagle.com – Conwy Castle in Snowdonia is considered one of Europe’s most extraordinary military structures of late 13th century and early 14th century that survived until today. From grand
MessageToEagle.com – Queen Semiramis was one of the most interesting, famous and powerful figures in ancient history and yet, her life is shrouded in mystery because very little is
MessageToEagle.com – The thirteenth-century Mongolian prince, Kublai Khan, was one of the most powerful people in the history of mankind. Kublai Khan was the grandson of the great Mongol
