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A Timeline of Antigua and Barbuda

A broad timeline of Antiqua and Barbuda from 2400 BC to present day.

A Timeline of Angola

A broad timeline of Angola from prehistory to present day.

A Timeline of Andorra

A broad timeline of Andorra from Prehistory to current day.

Oh My Gods! - Charon Unveiled: The Styx Ferryman Breaks His Silence!

Dive into the underworld's secrets and get an exclusive look at the afterlife's most enigmatic figure. Death has never been this thrilling

A Timeline of Algeria

A broad timeline of Algeria from prehistoric to present day.

Every Roman Emperor from 27 BC to 1453 AD

Travel through time, from the marble halls of Augustus to the last sigh of Constantine XI. Meet each Roman Emperor, West to East, navigating the corridors of power, audacity, and intrigue. Discover the milestones that shaped an era. Ready for the journey of 15 centuries?

A Timeline of Albania

A broad timeline of Albania from prehistoric to modern times.

A Timeline of Afghanistan

A broad timeline of Afghanistan from prehistoric times to present day.

A Timeline of Italy

An extremely broad timeline of Italy from prehistoric times to current day.

When Diplomacy Goes Out the Window: The Defenestrations of Prague

Brace yourself as we plummet into the world of politically motivated window-ejecting.

Of Ears and Empires: The War of Jenkin's Ear

Dive into a riveting saga of severed ears, national pride, and a war unlike any other. From the high seas to the hallowed halls of Parliament, this is the epic tale of how an ear ignited a clash of empires, making history in the process.

Oh My Gods!

Your Ultimate Guide to Divine Dish and Celestial Scandal!

Charon the Ferryman

In Greek mythology, Charon is the ferryman of the dead, who transports the souls of the deceased across the rivers Styx and Acheron. A coin to pay Charon for passage was sometimes placed in or on the mouth of a dead person.

The Iliad as a Twitter Argument: Book I

Tweet, O Goddess, about the rage of Achilles son of Peleus that caused so much drama to the Achaeans. Many a brave souls got cancelled and many a hero fell prey to trolls. All because King Agamemnon and influencer Achilles had beef.

Svarga: The Waiting Room That Puts All Others to Shame (Complimentary Celestial Snacks Included)

Tired of waiting rooms with uncomfortable chairs, outdated magazines, and stale coffee? Then it's time to treat yourself to a visit to Svarga, the Hindu Good Kingdom, where waiting has never been more luxurious or divine! Reaching Svarga requires earning enough good karma to merit a spot in this ethereal

Hanan Pacha: Sunbathing with the Gods (Don't Forget Your Celestial Sunscreen)

Fellow sun-worshippers, are you ready for a solar-powered vacation? Pack your bags, and let's journey to Hanan Pacha, the Incan upper world where the Sun and Moon reside in all their divine splendour! To reach Hanan Pacha, one must traverse the breath-taking landscape of the Andes, where each step brings

Uçmag: Where Flying is the New Walking (Wings Not Included)

Pack your bags, aspiring aviators, for we're about to embark on a journey to Uçmag, the aerial wonderland of Turkic and Altaic mythology! But don't expect any airplanes or helicopters on this trip; instead, we'll be learning the art of flying, the Uçmag way! To reach Uçmag, one must first

Tian: A Heavenly Trip to the Chinese Celestial Paradise (Bring Your Paperwork!)

Tian, the splendid heavenly realm ruled by the Jade Emperor, is the ultimate reward for those who have led a life of virtue and piety. This celestial paradise is inhabited by gods, goddesses, and immortals who enjoy their days feasting on the legendary peaches of immortality and sipping on divine

Pure Land: a Peaceful and Enlightened Realm

Accessible via the Golden Bridge. Access must be approved. Have all your paperwork ready!

Jannah: Paradise with a Splash of Divine Luxury

Welcome to Jannah, where the rivers of wine flow, the trees bear the ripest fruits, and the air smells of musk. Here, earthly desires are transcended, and you'll find yourself dwelling in the lap of divine luxury. But remember, the key to Jannah is living a righteous life on Earth

Heaven: a Divine Tour

Heaven – the place where dreams come true and eternal happiness is a reality. But beware, entry isn't guaranteed – you've got to meet the requirements at the gates!

Berens' Handbook: URANUS AND GÆA

From A Handbook of Mythology (1886) by E.M. Berens. Edited by L.E. Ataire.

BERENS' Handbook of Mythology

The Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome. By E.M. Berens. First published in 1886.

Ants

The Matchmaking Ant - a Korean Folktale An angleworm wanted to get married, so he asked an ant to act as a go-between and find him a wife. The ant arranged for the angleworm to wed a thousand-legged worm. When the angleworm heard this, he cried: “Oh, no! I never

Alligator

ALLIGATOR To see an alligator, was considered a very lucky omen to the people of Anamaboe and Dixcove in Ghana. For a maiden to see an alligator in the water, foretells trouble. The South American natives on the banks of the Orinoco river believe that an alligator, before going in

Quicksilver

Early Black Americans believed that sprinkling the floor with quicksilver would deter ghosts.

Ram Ram!

In Bengalese folklore, shouting "Ram Ram!" drives way ghosts and all evil things. Source Encyclopaedia of superstitions, folklore, and the occult sciences of the world. : a comprehensive library of human belief and practice in the mysteries of life ... Editorial staff: Cora Linn Daniels and C.M. Stevans. (1903). Chicago.

Antler

"Antler– Stags' horns are considered in Spain to be an omen of the evil eye, and to be a safeguard against its malignant influence. Should the evil glance be cast, it is believed the horn recieves it and instantly snaps asunder. They wear a tip of horn mounted in silver

Amethyst

Amethyst – The "maid stone." It's said that she who wears an amethyst will sleep calmly and have innocent dreams. Amethyst is believed to remove drunkenness, particularly wine-coloured stones. The word, amethyst comes from, the Greek word amethystos, meaning “not drunken. It also was thought to divert hailstones and plagues of

Amber

Amber – Amber has enchanted humanity for at least 10,000 years. From the Mycenaeans to the Mayans, amber has been considered sacred and used by cultures across time on nearly every continent. It was believed by some, that if one wore amber, no harm could befall them. In particular, amber

Amazonite

Amazonite (also known as amazon stone, Green feldspar and Neshmet) – A popular stone among ancient Egyptians, the greenish amazonite represented rebirth and fertility. For this reason it was often used in jewellery and funerary amulets. The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead recommends amazonite for papyrus sceptre necklaces. These necklaces

Alectoria (Capon Stone)

Alectoria – Alectoria is a stone of darkish crystalline colour found in the intestines/gizzards of capons (castrated cockerels) that had lived seven years. Alectoria is said to be able to grant invisibility to its carrier, makes women aggregable and men eloquent, constant, and friendly. If held in one's mouth, it

Alabaster

Alabaster – At Antiparos in the Aegean sea, the ancients used alabaster for incense and for funeral urns. If it turned yellow and lost its whiteness, it meant sickness and famine would come. Church statues made of alabaster are sometimes found to be chipped, in many cases this damage is purposeful.

Agate

Agate – an agate stone is believed to quench thirst and turn away thunder in lightning. A black agate veined with white will protect a person from all violent dangers. Hyena-coloured agate can cause domestic unhappiness. Agate was thought to protect from the effects of poison, but agate shaped as eyes

Adamant

Adamant – Adamant was a stone that once believed to be impenetrable, giving rise to the saying: "As hard as adamant." (Daniels, Encyclopaedia of Superstitions) It may be an archaic word for diamond.  Because adamant was believed immune to fire, artisans would soak the mineral in goat's blood to soften it.

Adder (Vipera berus)

Animal Lore (British Isles).

Listener to the Dead

In Brittany, listening and speaking for the dead was once a well-respected trade.

Space as a Superfluid

An ancient theory that is seeing a resurgence thanks to advances in Physics.

Antaura, the Demoness of Migraines

Summary and additional sources on the Greco-Roman daemon of migraines.

Thales of Miletus

Known as the 'Father of Science'. One of the Seven Sages of Ancient Greece. The first recorded Western Philosopher (7th-6th century BCE). Founder of the Miletus School.

In Plain English

Introducing a new series aimed at making ancient, classical and medieval texts more accessible and easy to digest.

Lucan's Description of the Necromancer-Witch Erichtho

An excerpt from Lucan's epic poem, Pharsalia (1st century CE), introducing the villainous witch Erictho, who is sought out by Pompey's son during the civil war.

The Unbelievable Tale of the Woman Who Mooned Her Way Out of the Legal System

Discover the scandalous saga of Gaia Afrania, the audacious Roman matron whose legal antics shook ancient Rome, leading to a ban on female advocates that lasted over 2000 years!

IO: Moon Goddess, Princess... Cow?

Ever wonder why female cows have those cute crescent-shaped horns? No? Me either. But someone did! Io and her love affair with the King of the Heavens, is one of the oldest myths around.

When the Moon Became a Cow

Part of the Omni-Myth Series: Love affair of Io (Moon) and Jupiter (Sky Father).

Stitching Together the Omni-Myth

Freya, Demeter, Jupiter, etc... What we often think of as names are really just titles. When these titles are translated into a single language, an interesting thing happens.

Publications

List of outside publications

You're dead. Now what?

Travel Brochures for Afterlife Destinations.