In 1565, the Ottoman Empire made their last great, convincing attempt to dominate the Mediterranean, as a stepping stone to conquering Italy and other parts of Europe. This attempt ended in resounding, bitter failure. But not before becoming a fantastical story that captured the attention of the entire Christian world and beyond, never mind the […]
Αφροδίτη (afro-THEE-tee) Aphrodite, the ancient Greek goddess of love, has been the inspiration for more works of art than any other mythological figure in history. Her divine beauty and appealing patronage have made her a uniquely fascinating character for thousands of years. The lovely goddess is fickle and vain, capable of enticing both gods and […]
The Hungarian nation is not Europe-born. They come from the west of the Ural mountains in what is now Russia, and settled in modern-day Hungary after slowly migrating across the Pontic Steppe. Because of this, Hungarian mythology shares some deities and figures with their European neighbours, while others are more Eastern. Although you’ll find that […]
After centuries of Christian and Islamic control, very little of the original Lusitanian mythology is known in Portugal. Still, what we do know is some really unique, fascinating mythological figures. As well as a Portuguese pantheon of benevolent and at times harsh gods. Popular Portuguese legends, interestingly, aren’t at all ancient. Rather, they’re distinctly Catholic, […]
Spain is made up of unique cultures and complex history spanning surprisingly diverse regions. Because of this, few Spanish myths and legends are country-wide. Rather, the country is made up of local folklore particular to the different regions of Spain, as well as different periods in its long history. We’ve put together a list of […]
The Mongol culture is one of the most unique and impressive in the world. Their people survive on the harsh frigid Eurasian Steppe and maintain many of their traditions and practices – some of which have been around since 3000 BC. Their falconry and horse-riding nomadism, their unique instruments, throat singing and traditional folk songs, […]
Coin collecting has always been a captivating hobby that bridges history, culture, and art. Each coin tells a story, from its design and inscriptions to the events surrounding its minting. With modern technology, collectors now have new ways to uncover these stories effortlessly. The coin scanner app has completely changed the way people identify and […]
Laenud Eestis on teema, mis puudutab nii eraisikuid kui ka ettevõtteid, sest laenamine on osa finantsplaneerimisest ja majanduse toimimisest. Iga inimene võib elu jooksul seista silmitsi olukorraga, kus oma sissetulekutest ei piisa ning tuleb otsida täiendavaid rahalisi võimalusi. Sellises olukorras võib laen olla üks lahendus, mis aitab katta kulutusi või ellu viia suuremaid eesmärke. Tänapäeval […]
The Baltics were the last pagan nations in Europe to Christianize, between the 14th and 15th centuries. Because of this, mythology from the area is a lot more recent than in other areas – however, as the stories were carried by word of mouth, and ever-changing, our knowledge of ancient beliefs is limited to folktales […]
The Turks had a massive impact on much of Europe. Because of their nomadic tribal lifestyle, the ancient Turks came into contact with a great many different cultures and beliefs. Because they’re not originally from Europe, Turkish gods and mythological creatures are very distinct from the myths around them. Still, they’ve influenced and been influenced […]
Germany’s history as a nation is a broad and difficult subject to tackle, but in a way that is often surprising. Germany as a unified entity is much younger than you might think, and the German Empire lasted for much less time than you may imagine. It only came into existence in 1871, well after […]
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Athens is an incredible city to visit, for the beautifully visible history, the vibrant culture, and definitely the food. Greek food is world-famous for being fresh and healthy and absolutely decadent. We tried so many dishes in our month exploring Athens. And we loved pretty much all of it! But one of the most unique […]
