Creator of Spoken Past, an independent ancient history and mythology platform built around source-driven research, accuracy, and clear explanation. Based in Perth, Western Australia, with formal training in Ancient History and experience at institutions including the British Museum, I write to make the ancient world understandable without oversimplifying the evidence.
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Caiden Pannell
Creator of Spoken Past, an independent ancient history and mythology platform built around source-driven research, accuracy, and clear explanation. Based in Perth, Western Australia, with formal training in Ancient History and experience at institutions including the British Museum, I write to make the ancient world understandable without oversimplifying the evidence.
Recent articles by Caiden Pannell

Laufey: Loki’s Mother Who Barely Survives the Eddas

The Morrígan: Irish War Goddess, Shapeshifter, or Triad?

Peltasts: The Javelin Troops Who Broke the Spartan Phalanx

What Is Egyptian Faience? The First High-Tech Ceramic

Cernunnos and the Evidence for a Celtic Horned God

Einherjar: Odin’s Dead Warriors Training for Ragnarök

The Egyptian Dream Book and the Scribe Who Kept It

Athena vs Poseidon: The Divine Contest That Named Athens




