The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
While the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are famous as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, we don’t know where they were or if they really existed.
How did Nero become emperor of Rome? A mix of blue blood and maternal machinations brought him to power, but he would then have to battle his own mother for control.
An interview with Prof. Necmi Karul about Karahantepe’s Neolithic finds and the earliest three-dimensional storytelling scene.
The Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca is considered one of the greatest military leaders who ever lived, even threatening the might of Rome.
For many thousands of years, human beings have been creating towns and cities in which to live. Here are some of the first cities we ever built.
Thucydides’ account of the confrontation between Athens and Melos poses the question, does might make right?
Egypt was ruled by the Pharaohs, who represented the divine on earth and ensured the prosperity of their people. Meet the 15 most important Pharaohs you should know.
Homer’s Iliad is full of larger-than-life heroes. Meet the 13 greatest Greek warriors who fought in the Trojan War for the Achaean Army.