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The Vikings in Ireland

In early Medieval Europe, a prime subject of frightening tales-come-true were the famously marauding and pillaging Vikings, spilling out of their dragon-headed...

Braganza Brooch

Braganza Brooch

A 3rd Century BCE gold fibula depicting a Celtic warrior. A Celtic warrior with a sword, oval shield, and pointed helmet is depicted defending himself...

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Roman Temple-tombs

Cilicia

Cilicia is the ancient Roman name for the southeastern region of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It is referenced in the biblical books of Acts and...

Bell Tower, Horyuji

Life in a Japanese Buddhist Monastery

Buddhist monasteries have been part of the Japanese cultural landscape ever since the 7th century CE, and they remained both powerful and socially important...

Silver Kantharos with the Death of Orpheus, Vassil Bojkov Collection

Foreign Influences & Imported Luxuries in Thrace

Defining Thracian art is a difficult task due to the fact that what we call today Thrace was never a single unified state but, rather, a collection...

Conflict & Celts: The Creation of Ancient Galatia

Galatia was the most long-lasting and powerful Celtic settlement outside of Europe. It was the only kingdom of note to be forged during the Celtic invasions...

Emperor Go-Horikawa

Emperor of Japan

The emperor of Japan is a position as the head of state which traditionally dates back to the 7th century BCE and the legendary figure of Emperor Jimmu...

Samurai Sword Handles

Samurai Sword

Swords used by Japanese samurai were renowned for the craftsmanship which produced strong yet flexible curved steel blades with a single, super-sharp...

Samurai Onikojima Yataro Kazutada

Samurai

The samurai (also bushi) were a class of warriors which arose in the 10th century CE in Japan and which performed military service until the 19th...

Ashikaga Takauji

Shogun

The shoguns of medieval Japan were military dictators who ruled the country via a feudal system where a vassal’s military service and loyalty...

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