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The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
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.
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.
Crafting handles on Minoan jars or vases required considerable skill and knowledge of the suitable materials to achieve the desired result.
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.
The Hittites built a successful empire in the ancient Near East. Their military success was based on their religion, technology, and military tactics.
Mycenaean gold artifacts, such as the mysterious "Mask of Agamemnon," reveal hidden insights into a Bronze Age civilization.
Octavia the Younger, the sister of Augustus and wife of Mark Antony, was one of the most important women in the establishment of Rome’s first imperial dynasty.
The Romans adopted the Persian cult of Mithras from their enemies. But why did they do that, and what was the ancient practice of “God stealing”?