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The Neolithic Era was a time of great change that brought new opportunities and challenges to everyday life.
Thutmose III masterfully handled wars, civil administration, cultural renewal, trade relations, and massive building projects. In addition, he expanded Egyptian territory to its greatest extent.
Discover the so-called "Elgin Marbles", portions of the Parthenon Marbles removed and held in the British Museum, through five iconic sculptures.
Discovered only 15 years ago from a fingerbone, the Denisovans quickly became one of our most mysterious extinct relatives.
The persecution of Early Christians in the Roman Empire proved a futile exercise in preventing the spread of Christianity. But why?
Ancient Rome was a patriarchal society, but the emergence of dynastic rule under the Caesars gave women an important role to play at the heart of Roman politics.
Today, many Egyptian antiquities are in Western museums because of a system called “partage,” designed to fund excavations, which has had lasting consequences.
The U.K. is known for its famous regions, especially the Highlands and Wales. Yet the least recognized, the notorious Borderlands helped shape Britain’s identity, governance, and law.
