Viking sunstones, also known as solar stones, are fascinating artifacts that have captured the interest and curiosity of historians and archaeologists for decades. These stones are believed to have played a significant role in Viking navigation, helping the seafaring warriors to navigate the treacherous waters of the North Atlantic. In this article, we will explore …
Made widely famous through the Biblical story of the boy David and the giant Goliath, the Philistines have long been depicted as war-loving ruffians who were always itching to get into a fight. They are traditionally looked upon with disdain and relations with them were frowned upon by most ancient communities like the Israelites.
This refers to the burgeoning trade that happened between 2nd century AD and 15th Century AD across the lands from far East Asia to as far West as Greece. The term “Silk Road” was translated from the German term given it by a wealthy merchant who plied these ancient routes.
There is much interest to know more about great ancient powers and their contribution to how we see the world today. One of them is the Phoenicians, a people who go down in story as magnificent shipbuilding, sea navigating, and producing one of the greatest warriors of all time. Here, we are going to explore …
Pirating in the ancient world was more a way of life than an occasional occurrence. Anyone with the means and the resourced could build a ship, take it out to see, capture an enemy vessel, and keep whatever spoils the find onboard for themselves. It was typical for various people to come together and form …
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In this article, we are going to look at Carthage, endeavoring to explain what it is, and the historical significance of the same. Carthage definition and meaning Carthage means “new town,” and it is an ancient city that was based on the coast of North Africa near what is present-day known as Tunisia. Phoenicians of Tyre …
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Often seen in popular culture films, like ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and famous books, like ‘Treasure Island,’ pirates have been a part of our imagination for many years. As depicted in these creative works, they had several ways to ensure they remained on course while at sea. Let us discuss some common pirate tools and equipment …
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In centuries past, before the coming of the compass and other sophisticated equipment came about, the stars were the only way to navigate, not just the high seas but land as well. If you’re an outdoors person and are taken by the sky above, then you might want to learn how to navigate the stars …
Navigation was the toughest challenge that those who ventured out into the open seas faced. However, in this regard, pirates were experts in navigation during their days, and they did it all without a GPS. Even in their time, they were advanced, using the unique technology of the time and navigation tools. They were not …
From ancient times, ships usually went along the coast in Europe. As a result, there were heavy traffic as well as many navigation obstructions such as reefs and shoals in coastal waters. To help sailors to locate their ships and ensure smooth voyages, many facilities and waterway marks, such as lighthouses and beacon lights, were …