The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
Ancient Roman warfare was dominated by religion, with many ritualized practices governing its conduct and progress.
The Colossus of Rhodes was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with travelers visiting Rhodes just to see its colossal ruins.
The Dionysiaca is a 5th-century CE poem about the life of Dionysus, describing his journey to India and triumphant return to the west.
Shortly after opening Tutankhamun’s tomb, many of Howard Carter’s team were dead. Many believe they were victims of the mummy’s curse. What happened to them?
Ancient Greece was home to the world’s most incredible buildings, some of which still draw many tourists today.
Archaeologists are rediscovering ancient Egyptian cities swallowed by time, sand, and sea. Learn the secrets of some of Egypt’s most interesting lost cities.
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.