The triquetra, a figure with three connected arcs, is believed to have mystical meaning. Three pieces connected with no end. The pagan symbol was adopted by Christianity to represent the...
Category: History
Balance scales were first used as far back as 2500 BCE. They were important in the marketplace. Balance scales symbolized business, order, fairness, and justice. The zodiac sign Libra is...
There were many scary things in ancient times, especially without the Internet to quickly find help. So, it is not surprising that protection was quite important, including many symbols that...
Ancient times were not a time of equality. Certain people had more power than others. There were various symbols of power, many of which are still with us today. These symbols included animals, items...
The very first humans might not have married. Marriage still goes back to prehistorical times. As long as we had marriages, we had marriage symbols. Many ancient marriage symbols such as knots,...
The Age of Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in Europe during the 17th and 18th Centuries emphasizing reason and human development. Historical moments are full of symbols and the...