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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.

The Celts & Celtic Mythology in Popular Culture
The Celts & Celtic Mythology in Popular Culture

The Celts still fascinate today and are often referred to in modern popular culture, from movies to tattoos. But do modern representations reflect the historical Celts?

4 Infamous Rulers of the Neo-Assyrian Empire
4 Infamous Rulers of the Neo-Assyrian Empire

The Neo-Assyrian Empire is synonymous with merciless warfare and barbaric methods of subjugation. Here are four of the Empire’s most cruel kings.

Battle of Himera: Carthage vs. Ancient Greeks of Sicily
Battle of Himera: Carthage vs. Ancient Greeks of Sicily

In 480 BCE, two great powers, Greece and Carthage, met near a small town in Sicily to decide the fate of the Mediterranean at the Battle of Himera.

What Would a Day in the Public Baths of Ancient Rome Look Like?
What Would a Day in the Public Baths of Ancient Rome Look Like?

Most residents of Rome took a daily trip to the public baths, where they not only got clean but caught up on the latest news and culture.

How Long Would It Take for an Ancient Traveler to See All Seven Wonders?
How Long Would It Take for an Ancient Traveler to See All Seven Wonders?

Retrace the epic journey of an ancient traveler, exploring the lost wonders of the world. Only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains for us today.

How the Hittites Used Fear & Strategy to Create a Bronze Age Empire
How the Hittites Used Fear & Strategy to Create a Bronze Age Empire

The Hittites built a successful empire in the ancient Near East. Their military success was based on their religion, technology, and military tactics.

The Secrets of Mycenaean Gold in Ancient Greece
The Secrets of Mycenaean Gold in Ancient Greece

Mycenaean gold artifacts, such as the mysterious "Mask of Agamemnon," reveal hidden insights into a Bronze Age civilization.

Meet Osiris, the Egyptian God Who Ruled the Afterlife (Myth & Facts)
Meet Osiris, the Egyptian God Who Ruled the Afterlife (Myth & Facts)

While Osiris ruled the afterlife, he was just as important to the living as he was to the dead in ancient Egypt.