The study of ancient history uncovered civilizations, innovations, achievements, and legacies that laid the foundation for the modern world.
The later 5th-century BCE, in particular, saw the rise of a new class of paid professionals who altered the way war was conducted.
How Diogenes of Sinope turned doing nothing into a radical act of freedom and why his philosophy matters more than ever in today’s busy world.
Greece is the home of modern-day drama. Today, there are 50 ancient theaters scattered around Greece.
With their victory at Troy, the Greeks thought their struggles had ended, but the journey home, recorded in the Nostoi, proved an even greater trial.
The tomb of Cyrus the Great was constructed in 530 BCE, but its original purpose was forgotten over the centuries and had to be rediscovered.
The concept of an underworld has been fundamental to civilization since the start of history. Discover five examples of underworlds from different cultures.
The Battle of Philippi in 43 BCE was the decisive confrontation between the “Liberators,” who assassinated Caesar, and the Caesarian faction led by Mark Antony and Octavian.
The many brutal symptoms of combat disorders faced by ancient Greek solders were documented by many historians and physicians.