Sleipnir is an eight legged horse of Odin in Norse mythology. It’s origins are written in the Prose Edda, a 13th century Icelandic textbook.
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Sodom and Gomorrah were two cities described in the Book of Genesis and in other texts, which God destroyed. Where are the remnants?
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Where is the Garden of Eden? Biblical literature, Mesopotamian texts, and Sumerian archaeology indicate Eden’s origin as an idea.
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The Newgrange passage and chamber align perfectly with the sun on the Winter Solstice. Scholars believe it was used for ceremonial purposes.
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The Norse symbols Mjöllnir, Yggdrasil, Valknut, Ægishjálmur, and Svefnþorn, reveal the Vikings warrior culture. Let’s examine their meaning.
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The Library of Alexandria was founded in the 3rd century BCE and destroyed in the Roman era. Perhaps a million texts were stored there.
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The legend of Robin Hood and his Merry Men swims with historical figures and folk heroes, but the reality of his existence is contested.
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Scholars continue to debate the existence of King Arthur as a historical figure or folklore. We examine the historical record to find out.