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In Case You Missed It...
A monthly recap of our best blog posts
In the past month we introduced Bon Appetit Wednesday, celebrated Thanksgivukkah, reflected on the pagan origins of popular Christmas traditions, and took some time for a close examination of terrorism in the ancient world.
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Bon Appetit Wednesday!
Recipes with a past
Our new series explores recipes people have been enjoying for thousands of years! Try ancient Greek Baklava or Imperial Roman Honey- Spiced Wine, delicious treats perfect for holiday parties.
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Save Water, Drink Wine!
It gets better with age
It is believed that wine-making began in Mesopotamia and areas surrounding the Caspian Sea between 6000 and 4000 BCE. Whether you ask for a glass of whatever's open or are a certified oenophile, we can all appreciate the long history of wine!
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Happy Thanksgivukkah!
For the first time since 1888, and not to be repeated for 79,043 years, Hanukkah and Thanksgiving, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday each November in the United States, occurred on the same day. Read more about this unique occasion!
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Terrorism in the Ancient World
We wish it were ancient history
"Sadly, the modern age is not the first time that terrorism reared its ugly head; humanity has witnessed terrorism, on and off, from the dawn of the 1st century CE." Learn more in this insightful examination by Russell Fleming (MA Ancient History and Classical Archaeology, St. Andrews University).
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Gift-giving, Yule Logs, and Merrymaking
'Tis the Season!
"People through the ages, from many cultures, with many beliefs, shared common bonds in their celebrations: fellowship with family and friends, rituals, good cheer and giving of gifts. These traditions never go out of favour, whatever the time, whatever the place." Read more about the pagan origins of some of our most-loved Christmas customs.
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Deadline Extended! 6th-8th graders are invited to submit films for the first-ever LegacyQuest festival. Co-sponsored by the Archaeological Legacy Institute and AntiquityNOW, and held in conjunction with The Archaeology Channel International Film and Video Festival. Learn more.
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Find unique holiday gifts for the history-lovers on your list at The Bazaar, AntiquityNOW's new online shop!
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