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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.

The Rise & Fall of the Minoan Civilization (Bronze Age Greece)
The Rise & Fall of the Minoan Civilization (Bronze Age Greece)

Based on the island of Crete, before the ancient Greeks, the Minoans dominated the Aegean world for nearly 2,000 years during the Bronze Age.

The Weighing of the Heart Ceremony & Its Role in the Egyptian Afterlife
The Weighing of the Heart Ceremony & Its Role in the Egyptian Afterlife

The Weighing of the Heart ceremony was an essential step in passing from the world of the living to the realm of the dead in ancient Egypt.

Who Were King Arthur’s Legendary Wives?
Who Were King Arthur’s Legendary Wives?

According to Welsh tradition, King Arthur had three wives, not just one. What do we know about them, and in which sources do they appear?

Did Sparta Exist in the Mycenaean Period (Bronze Age)?
Did Sparta Exist in the Mycenaean Period (Bronze Age)?

Did the famous city of Sparta already exist during the Bronze Age when the Mycenaeans dominated Greece? Or did the City of Warriors come much later?

How Did Emperor Constantine Shape the History of Christianity?
How Did Emperor Constantine Shape the History of Christianity?

If it had not been for Emperor Constantine and his involvement in Christianity in the 4th century CE, Christianity would look much different today.

Why Does the Assyrian King Sennacherib Appear in the Bible?
Why Does the Assyrian King Sennacherib Appear in the Bible?

Sennacherib was an Assyrian king best known in the Bible for his invasion of Judah. But there is much more to him than the Bible reveals.

How Slaves Created the Free Greek State of Ancient Messenia
How Slaves Created the Free Greek State of Ancient Messenia

For centuries, the Messenians were suppressed by the Spartans as a slave underclass until they threw off their shackles and created their own free Greek city-state.

The Incredible Life of Demosthenes, the Greatest Orator of Ancient Athens
The Incredible Life of Demosthenes, the Greatest Orator of Ancient Athens

An orator and statesman, Demosthenes dominated Athenian politics in the mid-4th century BCE as it battled the rising power of Macedonia.