The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
The Minoan culture collapsed in the Late Bronze Age. Their cities disappeared, but what happened to the people when their civilization fell?
Explore the Roman origins of modern legal systems. Learn how the Twelve Tables, contract laws, and the Lex Aquilia established the foundations for justice and property rights.
The ancient city of Cahokia was one of North America’s largest cities until its abandonment and the vanishing of its people.
Ancient Roman laws had a huge impact on Roman society. The Roman legal system was established following rising demand for written rights by commoners.
Representing wealth and power, the golden death masks and the Lion Gate of Mycenae are some of the most important relics from Bronze Age Greece.
As Rome conquered the lands around the Mediterranean, it created provinces as administrative units to manage its expanding territory and population.
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.