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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.

Who Were the Famous Pompeii Victims?
Who Were the Famous Pompeii Victims?

In 2024, archaeologists uncovered surprising facts about the identities of the Pompeii disaster victims, shattering our commonly shared assumptions.

How the Mycenaeans Conquered the Minoans & Took Crete
How the Mycenaeans Conquered the Minoans & Took Crete

The Mycenaeans and the Minoans had a sophisticated relationship. Eventually, the Mycenaeans attacked the Minoans.

What Are the Literary Sources for the Trojan War?
What Are the Literary Sources for the Trojan War?

The Trojan War is one of the most famous events in history thanks to Homer, but his epics only tell part of the story. What are the other literary sources?

How Tiberius & Gaius Gracchus Almost Revolutionized the Roman Republic
How Tiberius & Gaius Gracchus Almost Revolutionized the Roman Republic

Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus are sometimes called martyrs, sometimes instigators of violence. The populist brothers left their mark on the Roman Republic.

Cimbrian War: Rome’s Greatest Threat Since Hannibal
Cimbrian War: Rome’s Greatest Threat Since Hannibal

When the Cimbri invaded Italy, it was the gravest threat to Rome since Hannibal, but it also allowed the ambitious general Marius to make his mark.

How Did Venice and Byzantium Become Bitter Rivals?
How Did Venice and Byzantium Become Bitter Rivals?

Politics and economics never make for an easy partnership; cooperation can suddenly turn to confrontation, as demonstrated between Venice and the Byzantine Empire.

What Happened to the Neanderthals?
What Happened to the Neanderthals?

Around 40,000 years ago, Neanderthals vanished from Europe and Asia while Homo sapiens moved in. What role did we have in their disappearance?

How Was Food Preserved Before Fridges?
How Was Food Preserved Before Fridges?

Refrigeration technology has evolved over the years in tandem with changing refrigeration needs.