Ancient History

Arms & Armor of the Gladiators

By Mike Toth, in Ancient History

The Pyramid of Khafre: Appearances Can Be Deceptive

By Sebastian Maydana, in Ancient History

300 Spartans: Why Are We (Still) Fascinated by This Story?

By Marica Felici, in Ancient History

4 Famous Graves of the Ancient Minoans & Mycenaeans

By Isabella Trope, in Ancient History

Hephaestus: The Outsider God

By Bethany Williams, in Ancient History

Chiron: Surrogate Childcare for Heroes

By Bethany Williams, in Ancient History

Did Tutankhamun Suffer From Malaria? Here’s What His DNA Tells Us

By Thea Baldrick, in Ancient History

The Colosseum: Roman Arena of Death

By Kieren Johns, in Ancient History

Hippos in the Sahara? Climate Change and Prehistoric Egyptian Rock Art

By Nicole B. Hansen, in Ancient History

Food in Ancient Egypt: What Did the Egyptians Eat?

By Nicole B. Hansen, in Ancient History

6 Powerful Women From the Bible

By Tendai Kashiri, in Ancient History

Pliny the Younger: What Do His Letters Tell Us About Ancient Rome?

By Laura Hayward, in Ancient History

Horace: The Son of a Slave Who Became Rome’s Leading Poet

By Laura Hayward, in Ancient History

Goddess Ereshkigal: The First Ruler of the Underworld

By Deianira Morris, in Ancient History

Persepolis: Capital of the Persian Empire, Seat of the King of Kings

By Nita Gleimius, in Ancient History

7 Bible Stories and Texts With Roots in Ancient Literature

By Nita Gleimius, in Ancient History

The Surprisingly Advanced Medicine of Ancient Egypt

By Thea Baldrick, in Ancient History

Qin Shi Huangdi: The Man Who Gave His Name to China

By Olivia Barrett, in Ancient History