The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
The Bronze Age of the Mediterranean and Near East was dominated by powerful cultures that established some of the world’s first civilizations.
An important signifier of the Roman Empire’s might and power, Roman Legions were vast armies of Roman soldiers who protected the boundaries of the Empire.
Described as the “Holy Grail” of archaeology, the tomb of Alexander the Great has tempted and frustrated generations who have tried and failed to find it.
The Greek historian Polybius chronicled the history of the Roman Republic and attempted to explain its rise to power in his greatest work, The Histories.
Many places around the world hold invaluable treasures in the form of the oldest cave paintings, giving us insights into the lives of our prehistoric ancestors.
The Siege of Rhodes (305-4 BCE) is one of the ancient world’s great David vs Goliath stories. It pitted Rhodes against two great Hellenistic generals.
From the Jordanian desert to the sky-high altitudes of the Peruvian Andes, visiting these sites will give you a new appreciation for the religions that shaped our world.
The construction of roads was just as important in the ancient world as it is today. It enabled transportation and trade and connected Empires.