Explorations In History |

The Sacred Bovine: Pillar of Ancient Civilization

The Farmer’s Instructions (ETCSL 5.6.3; Civil 1994, p. 668 in The Oxford Handbook of Cuneiform Culture) and The Song of the Ploughing Oxen (ETCSL 5.5.5) are two examples I often…

By Tyrone Ellington January 16, 2026The Beginningafrica, God, gods, history, religionNo Comments

Local History

Fort King George State Historic Site

I’ve explored many places around Georgia, and a lot of them were once Indigenous land. When I visited Fort King George, I learned about the Guale people, a Muskogean-speaking group…

By Tyrone Ellington September 27, 2025Local Historyhistoric, history, MilitaryNo Comments

Faith

The Akashic Records

The concept of the Akashic Records originates from the idea of Theosophy, mysticism, and later developments that would become part of New Age traditions. The term Akashic is rooted in…

By Tyrone Ellington September 26, 2025Faithakashic records, history, mythologyNo Comments

Local History

The Pin Point Heritage Museum

On 25 August 2025, I visited Skidaway Island State Park in Georgia. The area had just endured several days of heavy rain, leaving many of the trails flooded. The park…

By Tyrone Ellington September 2, 2025Local Historyhistorical, history, museumsNo Comments

Local History Uncategorized

Rock Eagle and Rock Hawk: Ancient Effigies of Georgia

Georgia is bursting with history, from the cobblestone streets of Savannah to the bustling heart of Atlanta—and every small town in between. The state is dotted with countless historical sites,…

By Tyrone Ellington August 26, 2025Local History, UncategorizedNo Comments

Local History

Fort Morris State Historic Site

During my recent trip to Fort Morris, the experience was brief yet full of insight. This historic site is one of the few surviving earthen fortifications from the American Revolution.…

By Tyrone Ellington August 19, 2025Local HistoryArmy, Georgia, Military, Revolution ArmyNo Comments

Local History

Horton House

I recently took a brief trip to Jekyll Island, which is primarily known for its beautiful beaches. However, my visit was to the Horton House, a historic site. The remains…

By Tyrone Ellington August 11, 2025Local Historyhistorical, history, MuseumNo Comments

Local History

Wormsloe State Historic Site

There are many beautiful places to visit in Georgia, and Wormsloe State Historic Site is one of them. Upon arrival, you are greeted by a building that serves as the…

By Tyrone Ellington August 4, 2025Local History#Museum, historyNo Comments

Local History

Old Liberty County Jail

"The Old Liberty County Jail is a significant example of a late 19th-century jail for an agricultural county and a small, but growing, community in Georgia. It is one of…

By Tyrone Ellington August 1, 2025Local HistoryhistoryNo Comments

Local History

Savannah African Art Museum

Tucked away in the heart of Savannah is a true cultural gem—the Savannah African Art Museum. This nonprofit museum isn’t just a place to look at beautiful art; it’s a…

By Tyrone Ellington July 18, 2025Local Historyafrica, AfricanNo Comments

Fuel For Knowledge

Yatai Ramen + Yakitori

Ever since I could remember, when I was a kid in school, before every standardized test, I was told to always eat a good breakfast during the week before the…

By Tyrone Ellington July 18, 2025Fuel For KnowledgeFood, Japanese, Restaurant, RestaurantsNo Comments

Pilot Mountain

Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, Summer Solstice 2025

Discovering Pilot Mountain: North Carolina’s Great Guide Rising boldly above the rolling hills of the North Carolina Piedmont, Pilot Mountain is one of the state’s most recognizable landmarks. With its…

By Tyrone Ellington July 16, 2025Pilot Mountainindian, indigenous, mountain, native american, rock climbingNo Comments

Religion

Mormonism

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as the LDS Church or Mormonism) is one of the most uniquely American religious movements. It was founded in 1830…

By Tyrone Ellington June 26, 2025Religionchrist, jesus, religion2 Comments

Guest Author

The Mystical Kinship of the Books of Jeu and Hekhalot Literature

In the swirling currents of late antique mysticism, two esoteric traditions—the Gnostic Christian Books of Jeu and the Jewish Hekhalot literature—emerge as strikingly similar, despite their distinct religious origins. Both…

By J.Z. Remi June 25, 2025Guest Authorchrist, God, religionNo Comments

Guest Author

The Divine Matrix: A Cosmic Synthesis of Gnostic and Jewish Mysticism

In the ancient world, mystics and philosophers sought to unravel the mysteries of the universe, perceiving a sacred order beneath the chaos of existence. They saw the divine not as…

By J.Z. Remi June 7, 2025Guest AuthorGod, gods, religionNo Comments

school

Hineshaw School: A Rosenwald Landmark in My Hometown

In the early 20th century, the American South was marked by racial segregation, economic inequality, and systemic educational disparities, especially for African American children living in rural communities. Amid these…

By Tyrone Ellington May 29, 2025schoolAfrican american, education, school6 Comments

Local History

The Battle for Fort Pulaski: How Rifled Cannons Changed Warfare Forever

Fort Pulaski, located near Savannah, Georgia, is best known for a dramatic Civil War battle that forever changed military engineering. But behind its brick walls lies a lesser-known story of…

By Tyrone Ellington May 14, 2025Local Historyfort, Museum, warNo Comments

Pirate

The Pirates’ House: A Storied Landmark in Savannah, Georgia

Nestled just a short walk from the Savannah River, the Pirates’ House stands on one of Georgia’s most historically significant sites. This land was once home to the Trustees' Garden,…

By Tyrone Ellington April 28, 2025PirateGarden, PirateNo Comments

The Anunnaki

The Anunnaki vs. Igigi: Clash of the Great Gods

The Anunnaki have fascinated many for generations, sparking debate and mystery. But in this article, I want to delve deeper into the Anunnaki and the IGIGI, examining the great gods,…

By Tyrone Ellington April 15, 2025The AnunnakiAnunnaki, history, Sumerians1 Comment

Sumerians

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