The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
As Rome conquered the lands around the Mediterranean, it created provinces as administrative units to manage its expanding territory and population.
Ancient Roman warfare was dominated by religion, with many ritualized practices governing its conduct and progress.
The Colossus of Rhodes was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with travelers visiting Rhodes just to see its colossal ruins.
The Dionysiaca is a 5th-century CE poem about the life of Dionysus, describing his journey to India and triumphant return to the west.
At the heart of the Roman Empire, the city of Rome was home to many incredible works of ancient architecture that are still admired to this day.
Becoming a lingua franca in any era is never by accident. Ancient Greek would hold that title for nearly 1,000 years in the Near East and Mediterranean.
The Romans built superb but different roads that still endure today. This plunge into the Roman road network illustrates the four types that held the Empire together.
Which ancient Greek ruins are among the most spectacular still standing?