The Kurgan Hypothesis – Right Idea, Wrong Continent
In 1956, a hypothesis was proposed by UCLA archaeology and anthropology professor Marija Gimbutas. Her proposal, which was in part based on prior work by Otto Schrader (1883) and V...
Through Aurochs Eyes: A New Perspective on the Story of Lascaux
They approach me in Lascaux caves on their hands and knees, one carrying a stave atop which tarred plant debris has been wound, set alight from the campfire, which itself was lit f...
A Rich Fusion of Greek and Indian: The Ancient Ruins of Sirkap
When Alexander the Great invaded the Far East, his armies were awed by the strange cultures, exotic animals, and unknown religions of India. Alexander promoted a fusion of cultures...
Viking Blots, Berserkers and Barbaric Blood Eagles
Famed for their ruthless fighting skills and brave exploring, little is written about Viking religion and their day-to-day ritual practices which were arguably a more central compo...