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
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.
What Happened to the Accusers of the Salem Witch Trials When the Hysteria Ended?
While the story of the Salem witch trials focuses on the innocent victims, who were their accusers, and what happened to them when the hysteria ended?
7 Facts About Queen Artemisia I of Caria, the Fearless Admiral Who Fought at Salamis
Artemisia I of Caria was a Greek queen who rose to prominence after siding with the Persians in the Greco-Persian Wars. This is her unusual story.
How Ireland’s Story Unfolded From Ancient Tombs to a Modern Nation
For a small nation, Ireland’s history is vast and often dominated by the fight for independence. Discover the major moments and momentum in Irish history.
How the Irish Language Went From Everyday Speech to Near Silence and Back Again
While nearly extinct today, the Irish language has a complex history that reflects the struggles for Irish independence.