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From a stolen ship design to imperial mastery, explore how Rome built a professional navy that became the backbone of its global success.
Livy may be Rome’s most famous historian, chronicling the history of Rome from Aeneas to Augustus. But he was an atypical “popular historian” in his day.
The Neolithic Era was a time of great change that brought new opportunities and challenges to everyday life.
Thutmose III masterfully handled wars, civil administration, cultural renewal, trade relations, and massive building projects. In addition, he expanded Egyptian territory to its greatest extent.
Discovered only 15 years ago from a fingerbone, the Denisovans quickly became one of our most mysterious extinct relatives.
The persecution of Early Christians in the Roman Empire proved a futile exercise in preventing the spread of Christianity. But why?
Ancient Rome was a patriarchal society, but the emergence of dynastic rule under the Caesars gave women an important role to play at the heart of Roman politics.
Khonsu, the Egyptian god of the moon, has found new fame as a Marvel superhero. What do we know about the ancient Egyptian god?
