The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
The 5,000-year-old city of Caral-Supe reshapes modern understanding of South America’s ancient civilizations, with archaeological finds revealing unique details of this fascinating culture.
From fertility rituals to flamboyant festivals, belly dancers twirl through history’s mists—but did they perform for Alexander the Great?
The enigmatic Medes were a Near Eastern people who helped destroy the Assyrian Empire and may have laid the foundations for the Achaemenid Persian Empire.
Sol was one of the oldest gods worshiped by the Romans. In the 2nd-3rd centuries CE, Sol Invictus was elevated to supreme deity by Aurelian.
Before the adoption of Roman coinage, Rome used various forms of currency that were based on a bronze standard.
In June 323 BCE, Alexander the Great died at the young age of 32 while at his palace in Babylon. The occurrence led to a lot of battles.
The Athenians are credited with coming up with a wide range of concepts and they include democracy, theatre, and literature.
Augustus had many heirs, but his favorites seem to have been his grandsons Lucius and Gaius Caesar, neither of whom made it to power.