A wheeled bull figurine from 3950–3650 BC was discovered in Europe, and it is the oldest identified object that has a wheel. The origin and invention of the wheel can be traced back to our natural ...

Since a rohatyn was meant to cause a broad and deep wound, it was only used on big and potentially dangerous animals such as bears, aurochs, and wild boars. Since a rohatyn was meant to cause a broad ...

After concluding that the giantess Thökk was indeed Loki in disguise, the gods resolve to harshly punish him, setting in motion the events that lead to Ragnarök. Thökk prevents the return of the god ...

The long-fictionalized “Moon Base Alpha” is taking on more concrete shape, and may become a reality within the next 20 to 30 years. Apollo 11‘s first lunar landing was 50 years ago, marking a major ...

Learn about the fascinating history of geometry, from its first known application in ancient civilizations to its relevance in current science and technology. Ancient civilizations in places like the ...

Learn about the invention and history of gears from ancient times to the present and how gears have developed through time. Gears are mechanical devices made up of disks with teeth (“cogwheels”) that ...

In the Middle Ages, flowers and plants were imbued with rich symbolism, deeply connected to religion, culture, and literature. This period saw plants associated with virtues, vices, biblical ...

The partisan weapon, used primarily for impaling the adversary, entered into use in the 15th century as a more controllable and "powerful" form of the pike. The partisan is a spear-like poled weapon ...

Historically associated with displeasured overtones, the image of giantesses in popular culture has evolved to reflect shifting cultural views on women's assertiveness. The name “Gigantes” is used to ...

The phrase, which translated from Latin means "God wills it! (Deus vult)" and is featured in the subtitle of the article, marked the beginning of the era of the Crusades. Over nine hundred years ago, ...

The Kingdom of Israel was a significant trading center connecting Africa, Arabia, and Europe, which was where the majority of King Solomon's net worth came from. According to the Bible, Solomon’s ...

Perilaus constructed a hollow bronze bull and confined the offenders within before heating the brazen bull to a red-hot temperature. This engraving by Hans Burgkmair ((473–1531) depicts the use of ...