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Discover pivotal events, influential figures, and narratives throughout History that have shaped civilizations and cultures across the globe.

What Was the Impact of the Silk Road Sogdians?
What Was the Impact of the Silk Road Sogdians?

The Sogdians were an Iranian-speaking people who originated from Central Asia and were at the center of the Silk Road trade.

How Did Medieval Religion Shape Everyday Life?
How Did Medieval Religion Shape Everyday Life?

The medieval world was a hugely religious place, but just how far did Medieval religion shape every life?

Hannibal’s Master Class in Ambush Tactics at the Battle of Trasimene
Hannibal’s Master Class in Ambush Tactics at the Battle of Trasimene

On June 21, 217 BCE near lake Trasimene, an entire Roman army marched into an ambush set by the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca.

The History of Neutral Moresnet, Europe’s Forgotten Micronation
The History of Neutral Moresnet, Europe’s Forgotten Micronation

Neutral Moresnet was a micro-nation located on the border triangle between Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany between 1816 and 1919.

How Did the Assyrians Conquer 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.

The Jōmon Period: Japan’s Mysterious Origin Story
The Jōmon Period: Japan’s Mysterious Origin Story

The very first people to arrive in Japan came to the islands many thousands of years ago and began what is known today as the Jōmon Period.

Discover the Land of the Moche in Northern Peru
Discover the Land of the Moche in Northern Peru

Skip the Inca crowds and head north instead, where ancient temples, royal tombs, and hidden ruins reveal the fascinating heritage of Peru’s lesser-known Moche civilization.

The Puzzling Origins & Meaning of the Nazca Lines
The Puzzling Origins & Meaning of the Nazca Lines

The origins of the Nazca Lines are one of the most intriguing enigmas in archaeology. Current research is trying to uncover the meaning of these mysterious glyphs.