Explorations In History |

Echoes of the Ancients: The Hurrian Hymn and the Legacy of Mesopotamian Music

Music is one of humanity’s most ancient and enduring forms of expression. Among the earliest recorded musical traditions are those from Mesopotamia, particularly Sumer, and the Hurrian civilization of Ugarit.…

By Tyrone Ellington March 19, 2025Sumeriansmelody, music, songsNo Comments

Myth Drop

The Long Stones of Unterstoppel Discovering the Mystery of Hesse’s Ancient Giants

I recently came across something fascinating—the Long Stones of Unterstoppel, a little-known mystery hidden in the Rhön Mountains of Hesse, Germany. The area is already rich in history, with artifacts…

By Tyrone Ellington March 17, 2025Myth DropMyth DropNo Comments

Religion

Zoroastrianism

Drawing from extensive research, I would like to introduce the rich heritage of Zoroastrianism, a religion often regarded as one of the world’s earliest monotheistic faiths, though some scholars suggest…

By Tyrone Ellington March 11, 2025ReligionNo Comments

Faith

Jehovah Witnesses

The Jehovah’s Witnesses trace their origins to Charles Taze Russell, who began a Bible study group in the 1870s in Allegheny, Pennsylvania (near Pittsburgh). In 1879, he started publishing Zion’s…

By Tyrone Ellington March 11, 2025Faithfaith, GodNo Comments

Heaven

Heaven: The Ultimate Mystery Beyond the Stars

The concept of "heaven" makes its debut in the Bible right at the start, in Genesis 1:1, where it says, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."…

By Tyrone Ellington March 10, 2025HeavenGod, heavenNo Comments

The Devil

Melkiresha: The Mystery Behind This Enigmatic Figure

Many people tend to group Satan, Lucifer, the Devil, the Serpent, and the Prince of Darkness into one infamous figure—the ultimate cosmic troublemaker. However, exploring ancient texts revealed another shadowy…

By Tyrone Ellington February 26, 2025The Devildevil, evil, satan, serpentNo Comments

Local History

The Smallest Church in America

Where Is the Smallest Church in America Nestled along the quiet stretch of U.S. Highway 17 in Townsend, Georgia, sits a delightful roadside wonder known as "The Smallest Church in…

By Tyrone Ellington February 25, 2025Local Historychrist, church, religionNo Comments

Religion

Biblical Christianity

Biblical Christianity is a form of Christianity that upholds the Bible as the ultimate and infallible authority on faith and life. Its followers trace their beliefs back to Jesus Christ…

By Tyrone Ellington February 25, 2025Religionchristianity, church, religionNo Comments

Local History

Fort McAllister State Park

Situated just south of Savannah near I-95 along the scenic Ogeechee River, Fort McAllister Historic Park boasts one of the Confederacy's best-preserved earthwork fortifications. This site withstood significant Union attacks,…

By Tyrone Ellington February 18, 2025Local HistoryCivil War, Museum, State ParkNo Comments

Racism Sumerians

Race and Identity: The Complexities Explored

"Survival of the fittest" reflects the natural process where living beings most attuned to their surroundings are the ones who endure, flourish, and ensure their traits are carried forward to…

By Tyrone Ellington February 3, 2025Racism, Sumerianscivilization, human, racismNo Comments