Heather Reilly
Heather Reilly specialized in Ancient Assyria and Persian History in her undergraduate degree and expanded her research into Ancient Egypt and Iron Age Europe in her master's degree. She has consistently focused on religion and mythology as well as cross-cultural archaeology trends. Since university she has worked as an archaeologist, a historical tour guide, and in a world-famous archive. She maintains an active interest in researching historical events and figures.
Articles by Heather Reilly
8 Inspirational Modern Women From Celtic NationsEight women of the Celtic nations of the British Isles who left their mark on history, but don’t always make it into the popular history books.
5 Ancient Underworlds and What They Reveal About the AfterlifeThe concept of an underworld has been fundamental to civilization since the start of history. Discover five examples of underworlds from different cultures.
The concept of an underworld has been fundamental to civilization since the start of history. Discover five examples of underworlds from different cultures.
9 Dark and Dangerous Goddesses From Around the WorldThe most famous ancient goddesses today are associated with love, beauty, and fertility, but there were many darker and more sinister female goddesses.
The most famous ancient goddesses today are associated with love, beauty, and fertility, but there were many darker and more sinister female goddesses.
4 Spine-Chilling Scottish Ghost StoriesDiscover four of Scotland’s most terrifying ghost stories from the haunting of Drum Castle, to the ghost of Bloody Mackenzie, and the Sauchie poltergeist.
Discover four of Scotland’s most terrifying ghost stories from the haunting of Drum Castle, to the ghost of Bloody Mackenzie, and the Sauchie poltergeist.
The Last Great Pharaoh? The Story of Ramesses IIIRamesses III is often called the “Last Great Pharaoh,” as the Egyptian state fell into decline following his reign. What were his defining achievements?
Ramesses III is often called the “Last Great Pharaoh,” as the Egyptian state fell into decline following his reign. What were his defining achievements?
4 Assyrian Tactics That Ensured the Loyalty of Their SubjectsThe Assyrians are famous for the brutal tactics they employed to ensure the loyalty of their new subjects, but what exactly were they?
5 Infamous Kings of AssyriaWhile not as famous as their Neo-Assyrian descendants, some of the rulers of the Old and Middle Assyrian periods were just as formidable.
While not as famous as their Neo-Assyrian descendants, some of the rulers of the Old and Middle Assyrian periods were just as formidable.
How Ancient Writing Was Developed for Use in Religion & MagicReligion, magic, and cultic influences drove many developments in the ancient world, including the creation of these four sacred writing systems.
The Unique History of Wales (From the Stone Age)This is a brief history of the country of Wales, a small and unique land in the British Isles often overshadowed by its English neighbor.
This is a brief history of the country of Wales, a small and unique land in the British Isles often overshadowed by its English neighbor.
4 Infamous Rulers of the Neo-Assyrian EmpireThe Neo-Assyrian Empire is synonymous with merciless warfare and barbaric methods of subjugation. Here are four of the Empire’s most cruel kings.
The Weighing of the Heart Ceremony & Its Role in the Egyptian AfterlifeThe Weighing of the Heart ceremony was an essential step in passing from the world of the living to the realm of the dead in ancient Egypt.
The Weighing of the Heart ceremony was an essential step in passing from the world of the living to the realm of the dead in ancient Egypt.
How Did the Assyrians Conquer Egypt?Assyria’s brief conquest of Egypt in the 7th century BCE helped reunite a divided Egypt under an Egyptian king, ushering in Egypt’s Late Period.
Assyria’s brief conquest of Egypt in the 7th century BCE helped reunite a divided Egypt under an Egyptian king, ushering in Egypt’s Late Period.