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Ancient History

The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.

6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States
6 Stunning Similarities Between Ancient Rome and the United States

Despite about 2,000 years between them, there are quite a few things the United States shares with the ancient Rome’s Republic and Empire.

Who (or What) Was Ma’at in Ancient Egypt?
Who (or What) Was Ma’at in Ancient Egypt?

The idea of Ma’at was a fundamental concept in ancient Egypt, but what was Ma’at, and how did an idea manifest as a goddess?

Anubis: The Secrets of the Egyptian God of the Underworld
Anubis: The Secrets of the Egyptian God of the Underworld

Anubis was the ancient Egyptian god of mummification and guided souls as they transitioned from the world of the living to the underworld.

Hallstatt Culture: What Do We Know About the Earliest Celtic Culture?
Hallstatt Culture: What Do We Know About the Earliest Celtic Culture?

The Hallstatt period was the earliest phase of Celtic culture. What we know about these people comes exclusively from their material remains.

Apotheosis: How the Romans Made Men Into Gods
Apotheosis: How the Romans Made Men Into Gods

What did apotheosis mean to the ancient Romans and how did it pave the way for the deification of the Roman emperors?

The Roman Consuls: The Foundation of Political Power in Ancient Rome
The Roman Consuls: The Foundation of Political Power in Ancient Rome

The consuls were Rome’s most powerful magistrates, created to fill the void left behind by the kings. Discover the history of the Roman consulship.

10 Must-See Ancient Monuments Around the World
10 Must-See Ancient Monuments Around the World

Step into the ancient world where pharaohs, emperors, and lost civilizations left behind breathtaking wonders. These ten must-see monuments reveal history’s grandest architectural feats.

Sejanus: The Praetorian Prefect With Imperial Ambitions
Sejanus: The Praetorian Prefect With Imperial Ambitions

Sejanus was a Praetorian Prefect close to Tiberius who had imperial designs.