It is not uncommon to hear the claim that the Vikings practiced human sacrifice, and evidence supports that the practice existed. But how prevalent was it among the ancient warriors, and in what situations was it considered appropriate or desirable? This article will discuss the literary, visual, and archaeological evidence for the practice of […]

Some of the earliest surviving poetry from Post-Roman Britain is about the Battle of Catraeth. This is principally known from a poem entitled Y Gododdin, which appears to date back to c. 600 and is attributed to the late-6th/early-7th-century poet Aneirin. The Battle of Catraeth was remembered as a tragedy since it was a […]

Alongside Confucianism, Taoism is one of the two main tenets of Chinese thought.  It has evolved over millennia and is still practiced today. It has seen its influence spread to New Age thought in the West and the yin and yang symbol is well known to us all. Taoism is a timeless and graceful […]

The ancient Britons were Celts, in as much as they were speakers of a Celtic language. How did the Celts arrive in Britain? Traditionally, scholars have understood that they arrived in Britain in approximately 600 or 500 BCE, during the European Iron Age. However, what is the basis for this conclusion, and does it […]

The Roman Legions were the symbol and strength of the Roman Empire. A well-trained, committed, and lethal military unit, each Roman legion extended the power and influence of the Roman Empire, keeping it safe from outside intruders and attacks.   Roles Played by the Roman Legion   A Roman Legion was a military unit […]