The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
Here are Aristotle's eight most important surviving works that showcase the breadth of his philosophical interest and his impact on Western thought.
While the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are famous as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, we don’t know where they were or if they really existed.
How did Nero become emperor of Rome? A mix of blue blood and maternal machinations brought him to power, but he would then have to battle his own mother for control.
An interview with Prof. Necmi Karul about Karahantepe’s Neolithic finds and the earliest three-dimensional storytelling scene.
Originally raised in 15 BCE, the Temple of Dendur travelled nearly 6,000 miles from Egypt to New York where it now sits in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Ancient Greek art is often considered the artistic pinnacle of the ancient world, but it was profoundly influenced by Near Eastern artistic styles and techniques.
Ancient Rome is sometimes remembered fondly for its adherence to republican democracy. But, by the first century it was promoting worship of its emperors.
Egypt was ruled by the Pharaohs, who represented the divine on earth and ensured the prosperity of their people. Meet the 15 most important Pharaohs you should know.