Did Homer, the writer credited with composing the Iliad and the Odyssey, really exist?

A brief history of eels, a very popular food source in Medieval Europe.

What evidence do we have for ancient Roman underwear?

An introduction to the history of European crossbows, their development, construction and uses.

What follows was inspired by a short piece in BBC History Magazine that drew Tastes Of History’s attention to discovering some of the amazing inventions that seemed far ahead of their time. Some were so advanced in their conception that scholars today doubt whether they could have been realised given the technology of the time. Even so, each of these ancient inventions shows a marvel of human ingenuity and have since inspired modern recreations testing their plausibility. Thi

A brief history of the iconic Italian mozzarella cheese.

Medieval societies were more diverse than some might think but not as much as today.

A comparison of ancient gods and goddesses and more modern saints.

Was ancient Greek warfare really just a massive shoving contest?