9 Challenges Faced by Medieval Monks - Malevus
WEB20 hours ago · The expression “to take the tonsure” comes from the practice of shaving this part of the head. It’s unclear when monks began this tradition, but it’s evidently ancient, possibly dating back to the 2nd, 3rd, or perhaps the 5th century AD. Historian Daniel McCarthy believes the tonsure originally symbolized the crown of thorns worn by Christ.
6 Incredible Things Plants Can Do - Malevus
WEB18 hours ago · These aggressive predators kill any insect that dares invade their territory. The acacia produces special proteins that disrupt the digestion of insects and can even kill them, but these proteins are harmless to the ants. The tree feeds its protectors, and in return, they attack anything that threatens it—even livestock.
5 Medieval Inventions That Changed the World - Malevus
WEB1 day ago · Glasses. Yes, it was in Medieval Europe—most likely in Pisa in 1284—that glasses were invented, helping people with weak vision to read. Before that, a Berber astronomer, chemist, and engineer named Abbas ibn Firnas in the 9th century invented the “reading stone”—a polished piece of quartz that had to be moved across the pages of a ...
Ancient Jerusalem: From the 1700s BC to 135 AD - Malevus
WEBMar 30, 2023 · The devotional impact of building a temple to Yahweh (“God”) on Mount Sinai was the likely cause of ancient Jerusalem’s prosperity. Solomon’s Temple, or the First Temple, is thought to have existed between the 10th and 6th centuries BC. The temple is described in the Book of Kings as a small one, with an entryway dubbed the “Holy of Holies,” where the Ark of the Covenant and the ...
Xyston: The Ancient Greek Spear Used by Alexander - Malevus
WEBOct 25, 2023 · The xyston was an effective long thrusting spear used in ancient Greece between 600 and 350 BC. 11.5 to 14 feet in length, it was longer than the dory and shorter than the sarissa spears. The great successes of Philip II’s son, Alexander the Great, are due in large part to the use of the xyston. After Alexander the Great’s death, his ...
8 Misconceptions About Ancient Rome - Malevus
WEB1 day ago · One of the most famous myths in Roman history—that the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD was caused by Emperor Nero (37–68 AD)—can be traced back to Roman historians themselves. The first to write about it was Suetonius (70–122 AD), who spoke just as unflatteringly of Nero as he did of his predecessor Caligula.
What Were the 12 Labors of Hercules? - Malevus
WEBDec 25, 2022 · During the course of his 12 labors, Hercules undertook a number of side quests, including saving Theseus from Hades, rescuing Prometheus, defeating Lycaon, and embarking on a trip with the Argonauts. As a true hero, Hercules plays a …
Mesopotamia Wheel: Invention, Design, and History - Malevus
WEBJan 11, 2023 · Around 4,000 BC, the first Mesopotamia wheels were developed to be used as potter’s wheels. Clay is shaped in a variety of ways using a potter’s wheel. The wheel may be used to trim excess clay from stiff but flexible dry pottery and to add incised decoration. The development of the Mesopotamia wheel aided travel since it …
Editorial Standards - Malevus
WEBMalevus, we include first-rate fact-checking into our processes at every level, from the small group of carefully-vetted writers we employ to the authoritative and first-hand sources they use and cite, to the multiple rounds of editing that each post receives before being published. But because true accuracy runs far deeper than fact-checking ...
Legendary Swords: 16 Mythological and Historical Swords
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Image: Public Domain. Caladbolg (Welsh: Caledfwlch) is a legendary sword in medieval Welsh literature associated with Fergus from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. Caladbolg (Old Irish: Caladbolg) is linked to Caledvwlch and is also identified with Excalibur from later Arthurian literature in the Matter of Britain.