About 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.
Education
MSc Ancient Cultures (Ancient History and Archaeology)
University of Glasgow
BA Ancient History
Cardiff University
Areas of Expertise
About 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.
Education
MSc Ancient Cultures (Ancient History and Archaeology)
University of Glasgow
BA Ancient History
Cardiff University
Areas of Expertise
The Fearsome Reality of Ancient Celtic Women Who Put Roman Warriors to Shame
Roman legions conquered the world, but they met their match in the fearsome Celtic women who fought with a ferocity that shook the Empire to its core.
7 Ancient Celtic Symbols and the Secret Meanings They Left Behind
Symbols populate the material culture of the Celts, leaving an intriguing code for us to decipher. What are the meanings behind the most important ancient Celtic symbols?
Ancient Mesopotamian Magic and the Spells that Ruled Daily Life
Magic and spells were commonplace in ancient Mesopotamia. Used for a variety of purposes, they were woven into the fabric of daily life.
The Giants That Haunt Britain and Ireland’s Earliest Myths
Giants often feature in children’s stories, and can be fearsome, friendly, or foolish. Giants in older British and Irish mythology are much more frightening.
8 Key Festivals of the Pagan Wheel of the Year
Our Celtic ancestors lived according to the changing of the seasons, which has inspired the modern pagan calendar known as the Wheel of the Year.
How the Assyrian Empire’s 2,000 Years of Conquest Shaped the Near East (Timeline)
For almost two thousand years, the Assyrian Empire was a major power in the Near East, rising and falling under ruthless kings, relentless in their conquests.
Who Were the Seven Cleopatras?
Everyone knows Cleopatra VII, the last Egyptian pharaoh and supposed seductress. But who were the previous six Ptolemaic queens who shared her name?
10 Important Mystic Sites Across Great Britain
From the Old Man of Storr to Stonehenge, Britain’s landscape is permeated by myths of the supernatural. Here are ten mystic sites across ‘magic’ Britain.
The Four Persian Empires That Defined the Ancient Near East (Timeline)
The term “Persian Empire” often brings to mind the empire of Xerxes that invaded Greece, but the Persian Empire transformed over the course of a millennium.
8 Types of Witchcraft That Blend Ancient Traditions With Modern Life
While witchcraft was once considered a nefarious practice, resulting in widespread witch trials, today it is back in vogue as a popular spiritual pursuit.
6 Witch Trials in Britain and Ireland That Show How Panic Put Women on the Gallows
Witch trials were an international phenomenon, with thousands accused and persecuted in an age of hysteria. How did witch trials unfold in Britain?
13 Historical Places in London That Aren’t Buildings Yet Hold Centuries of Memory
London is full of historical sites. While Buckingham Palace and Westminster are the most famous, there are many sites that aren’t buildings worth visiting.