The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
Which ancient Greek ruins are among the most spectacular still standing?
Hermes Trismegistus is the founding figure of Hermeticism, an elusive Greco-Egyptian philosophy that influenced the Renaissance and modern occultism.
From ancient Egypt to Jamaica, meet four powerful black women who led their communities, embodying the traits of courage and independence.
The Epic of Gilgamesh, recounting the adventures of the semi-divine Sumerian king, may be the world’s oldest literary work. What does the narrative say?
Imperial Rome's legacy is more than the ruins left behind. Perhaps Rome's legacy resides in Latin, an unchanging language and the bedrock of legislation.
From bronze to iron, to bone and leather, the soldiers of the ancient world were clad in a large variety of interesting types of armor.
Today, we still use a calendar based on that of the ancient Romans, and many of their festivals also survive in modern holiday celebrations.
Ancient military leader Sargon led a fearless and almighty military campaign with a series of innovative organizational skills.