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